Mixamo
Mixamo is a web-based service that provides character assets, motion captured animations, as well as an automatic rigging service for humanoid character meshes. The platform is widely used in video games, films, and other digital media projects.
Mixamo offers a vast library of pre-made 3D character animations, ranging from basic movements like walking and running to more complex actions like fighting or dancing.
Users can upload their own 3D character models or choose from Mixamo's selection of pre-made characters. Once a character is selected, users can apply animations from the Mixamo library to their character with a click of a button.
This allows creators to quickly animate their characters even if their knowledge of 3D rigging and animation is limited.
The platform has become popular for its convenience and flexibility.
Extensive Mixamo Tutorials Playlist by CGDive
Learn all about working with Mixamo and the Blender addon in the playlist below.
Mixamo addon for Blender
An addon for Blender is available which converts simple Mixamo rig created on the web-platform into an animation friendly control rig.
Download the Mixamo Rig Addon
An article about the Mixamo Rig Addon is available HERE.
- For Blender 4.2 and later, please use the Mixamo Rig extension, available on the official Blender Extensions platform:
- For Blender 4.0, and 4.1 you can use this version:
- For Blender 3.6 and earlier, please get the official version:
Official development has been discontinued. That is why for newer Blender versions, you have to download the community versions above.
