.BLEND1 File Extension

Blender Document Backup File

Developer	Blender
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Category	Backup Files
Format	.BLEND1
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What is an BLEND1 file?

The .BLEND1 file extension is used by Blender, a popular open-source 3D modeling and animation software. This file extension represents a backup file of a Blender document. Blender automatically creates these backups to ensure that users do not lose their work due to unexpected issues or crashes.

More Information.

Blender introduced automatic backup features to protect user work and provide recovery options in case of software crashes or power failures. The .BLEND1 file format was created to serve as a sequential backup of the primary .BLEND file, which is the main file format for Blender projects.

Origin Of This File.

The .BLEND1 file is a backup created by Blender, a software developed by the Blender Foundation. Blender is widely used for 3D modeling, animation, visual effects, and rendering.

File Structure Technical Specification.

File Format: .BLEND1 is a compressed backup file of the .BLEND format.
Compression: It may use a form of compression to reduce file size.
Contents: Contains all the data of the original .BLEND file, including 3D models, animations, textures, and scene settings.
Structure: The internal structure mirrors that of the primary .BLEND files but with additional metadata to indicate it is a backup.

How to Convert the File?

Windows

Rename the File:
- Locate the .BLEND1 file in File Explorer.
- Right-click on the file and select “Rename.”
- Change the file extension from .BLEND1 to .BLEND (e.g., project.blend1 to project.blend).
- Press Enter to confirm the change.
Open in Blender:
- Launch Blender on your Windows system.
- Go to “File” > “Open” and navigate to the renamed .BLEND file.
- Open the file to access your project data.

Linux

Rename the File:
- Open a terminal window.
- Use the mv command to rename the file.
Open in Blender:
- Open Blender on your Linux system.
- Go to “File” > “Open” and navigate to the renamed .BLEND file.
- Open the file to access your project data.

macOS

Rename the File:
- Open Finder and locate the .BLEND1 file.
- Click on the file name to make it editable.
- Change the file extension from .BLEND1 to .BLEND (e.g., project.blend1 to project.blend).
- Press Enter to confirm the change.
Open in Blender:
- Launch Blender on your macOS system.
- Go to “File” > “Open” and navigate to the renamed .BLEND file.
- Open the file to access your project data.

Android

Rename the File:
- Use a file manager app that supports renaming files.
- Locate the .BLEND1 file in the file manager.
- Rename the file from .BLEND1 to .BLEND.
Transfer and Open in Blender:
- Since Blender is not available on Android, transfer the renamed .BLEND file to a desktop system (Windows, Linux, or macOS) using a file transfer method (e.g., cloud storage, USB drive).
- Open the file in Blender on the desktop system.

iOS

Rename the File:
- Use a file management app that supports renaming files, such as the Files app.
- Locate the .BLEND1 file.
- Rename the file from .BLEND1 to .BLEND.
Transfer and Open in Blender:
- iOS does not support Blender directly. Transfer the renamed .BLEND file to a desktop system (Windows, Linux, or macOS) using a file transfer method (e.g., iCloud, email).
- Open the file in Blender on the desktop system.

Others

For Other Platforms:
- Similar to Android and iOS, if Blender is not available on your platform, you will need to transfer the .BLEND1 file to a desktop system (Windows, Linux, or macOS) where you can rename it to .BLEND and open it with Blender.

Advantages And Disadvantages.

Advantages:

Data Recovery: Provides a way to recover recent versions of a project if the main file is corrupted.
Automatic Backup: Reduces the risk of data loss due to crashes.

Disadvantages:

Storage Usage: Can consume additional disk space due to multiple backup files.
Potential Confusion: Users may become confused by multiple backup files if not managed properly.

How to Open BLEND1?

Open In Windows

You can open a .BLEND1 file by renaming it to .BLEND and then opening it with Blender on Windows.

Open In Linux

Similarly, rename the .BLEND1 file to .BLEND and open it with Blender on Linux.

Open In MAC

Rename the file extension to .BLEND and open it in Blender on macOS.

Open In Android

Android devices do not natively support .BLEND or .BLEND1 files. You would need to use a file management app to transfer the file to a desktop environment where Blender is available.

Open In IOS

iOS devices do not support these file formats directly. Use file transfer services to move the file to a desktop with Blender.

Open in Others

Blender must be used on most platforms to open .BLEND files, including .BLEND1 files renamed to .BLEND. Other software typically does not support .BLEND1 files.