MPFB Character Editor Extended v2.0.13 for Blender
Blender 4.2 - 5.0
- The MPFB Character Editor Extended v2.0.13 is a powerful, open-source human character generator and professional-grade toolset designed to function entirely within Blender. Building on the legacy of the MakeHuman project, this "Extended" version—specifically the 2.0.13 release—represents a significant leap forward, transforming Blender into a comprehensive character creation suite that rivals standalone industry alternatives.
- At its core, the plugin offers a "one-click" humanoid creation system. From a single base mesh, users can employ parametric modeling to adjust hundreds of attributes, including age, weight, gender, and ethnicity. Unlike traditional importers, MPFB 2.0.13 is a native generator; it allows for real-time, non-destructive editing using shape keys, meaning you can refine a character’s proportions at any stage of your production pipeline without breaking your setup.
- Rigging, often the most tedious part of character art, is handled automatically. The tool supports multiple rigging standards, including the industry-standard Rigify system. It provides both Inverse Kinematics (IK) and Forward Kinematics (FK) controls, complete with specialized helpers for eyes, hands, and feet. The v2.0.13 update specifically introduces a new OpenPose rig and the ability to generate OpenPose-compatible images, making it an essential bridge for artists working with AI-assisted animation and Stable Diffusion workflows.
- Visually, the plugin excels with its procedural material system. It includes advanced shaders for skin and eyes that work seamlessly across both Eevee and Cycles render engines. These shaders offer high-fidelity features like Subsurface Scattering (SSS) without the need for massive external texture files. Additionally, the Extended version is curated to include expanded asset libraries for clothing, hair, and body parts, alongside specialized exporters for Unreal Engine 5 (UE5).
- For professional developers and hobbyists alike, MPFB 2.0.13 offers a streamlined, modular architecture. It supports external MakeHuman (.mhm) files and is fully compatible with the massive library of community-created MakeHuman assets. Licensed under GPLv3 (with CC0 bundled assets), it provides a royalty-free, production-ready solution for games, VR, and film. Whether you are building a background crowd or a high-detail protagonist, this extension provides the precision of a dedicated character editor with the flexibility and power of the Blender environment.
