Nations in 3D

Nations in 3D Add-on for BlenderTransform your Blender projects with Nations in 3D, a user-friendly add-on designed for Blender 4.0.0 and above.

This powerful tool makes it effortless to create stunning 3D maps of over 150 countries and territories, powered by pre-curated heightmaps that precisely align with real-world borders. Ideal for artists, educators, animators, and geographers, Nations in 3D simplifies the process of crafting detailed, customizable 3D landscapes.

Key Features:

150+ Pre-Curated Heightmaps: Includes over 150 meticulously crafted heightmaps, tailored to match the real-world borders of countries and territories, ready for instant use.

Flexible Heightmap Support: Choose from the included heightmaps or import your own PNG heightmaps to create unique 3D terrains.

Customizable Visuals: Fine-tune your maps with a dynamic color ramp featuring five adjustable stops, perfect for styling everything from oceans to mountain peaks.

Adjustable Terrain: Easily control the displacement strength to customize the elevation and depth of your 3D maps.

High-Resolution Output: Automatically applies a subdivision surface modifier for smooth, professional-grade terrain surfaces.

User-Friendly Interface: Access all controls through a dedicated panel in Blender’s 3D Viewport, making it simple to select heightmaps, tweak colors, and adjust terrain settings.

Organize the generated maps into separate collections

Blender 4.0.0+ Compatibility: Fully optimized for Blender 4.0.0 and later, ensuring seamless integration with modern workflows.

How to Use:

Select Height Map: In the Nations in 3D panel (located in the 3D Viewport’s N-panel), click "Select Height Map" to choose a pre-curated heightmap from the included collection or import your own PNG heightmap.

Adjust Color Stops: Customize the map’s appearance by tweaking the five color stops in the panel, allowing you to define vibrant gradients for different elevations, from lowlands to peaks.

Adjust Displacement Strength: Modify the displacement strength slider to control the height and depth of the terrain, tailoring the 3D effect to your vision.

Remember to select the plane you want to adjust before tweaking the color stop and displace strength

With Nations in 3D, creating breathtaking 3D maps is as simple as selecting a heightmap, adjusting colors, and fine-tuning the terrain. Whether you're visualizing global geography for education, animation, or creative projects, this add-on empowers you to bring the world to life with ease and precision.

Installation Instructions:

From Blender, edit -> preferences -> add-ons -> install from disk (click down arrow) and select add-on zip file

and access it from the N-panel in the 3D Viewport.