Blender 4.0: How to UV Unwrap Anything

After watching this tutorial, you will learn how to master UV unwrap in Blender 4.0. We are using vanilla Blender with no Add Ons or plugins.
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Software used in Tutorial:
Blender 4.0.1
Substance Painter 8.3.2
#blender #uvmapping #3dart
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Table of Contents
0:00 Introduction
0:13 Understanding UV Mapping
1:40 Let’s Begin!
1:47 Apply Scale
2:11 Project from view
3:04 Mark Seams
3:12 Unwrap
3:22 4 Step Process
3:37 Auto select edges
4:03 Orient your islands
4:13 Review UVs with a checker map
5:00 UV Distortion Overlay
5:28 Packing UVs
6:12 UV Tip 1: Avoid long UV Islands
6:18 UV Tip 2: Organize UVs
6:26 UV Tip 3: Select UV islands with ‘L’
6:33 UV Tip 4: Mark seams in UV Editor
6:38 UV Tip 5: How to minimize UV distortion
7:02 Channel support!
7:17 Wrap Up
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[@OnMars3D]

Check out my Patreon/KZbin Membership for all my project files, 3d models, bonus videos, Discord and more or just to support this channel 🙂 www.patreon.com/OnMars3D At 2:39 I talk about the UVs not being sync'd with the the mesh selection, you can just enable 'UV Sync Selection' next to the 'Select Mode' icons in the top right of the UV Editor window. Thanks to @dalerose4958 for pointing this out!

[@PersonWithDreamz]

You might need to pin this

[@OnMars3D]

oops, thanks @@PersonWithDreamz

[@bbkorp]

Man after many years in 3d universe, I was looking for a video / tuto to explain to my relatives what is UV unwrapping ! This video is soooo clear and interesting! Bravo and thank you

[@homemade_vancity]

Dude!! This is the most clearly put UV unwrapping video I've seen ... thank you for not explaining things like complex object UVs with a cube as the example 😍

[@OnMars3D]

Glad to hear it, thanks for the kind words!

[@kunemann]

Great tutorial. One thing that often times gets overlooked is „follow active quads“ for straighten uvs

[@OnMars3D]

Thanks for the tip, I'll cover that in a future video!

[@stedbenj]

Man! I've watched a LOT of UV unwrapping videos and yours makes the most sense, and is succinct. Kudos to you, kind sir.

[@OnMars3D]

Glad it was helpful!

[@SqueakRecords]

I remember trying to look into how to do this between 2008 and now and it has always been complicated and confusing to me, and while it's clear the technology has advanced to make this a more streamlined process, i've also never seen someone explain such an enigmatic topic to a beginner like me so easily like this before. Thanks!

[@zana3d]

I have to reiterate what everyone else is saying: this is the absolute BEST tutorial on UV mapping and unwrapping I have ever watched...and this is after years of fighting with uv maps and islands and wondering what was going on. You deserve a million thank you's, more likes and subs.

[@jankasperczyk53]

And its still totally useless for professional work

[@OnMars3D]

Appreciate it, thanks for the kind words @zana3d!

[@PDD555]

One of the best and more precise tutorials. You just explained settings I didn't even know existed and I'm grateful for it

[@22kaybee22]

You finally answered my question, how to select one island at a time! It's one of those things that's so obvious to most regular users that it's not easily searchable. But not so beginner that it wasn't in other tutorials. I learned a lot of other stuff too!

[@2tired2sleep2]

I’ve seen plenty of uv vids and this actually made everything click. Thank you thank you thank you

[@NycroLP]

Everything on point. Probably one of the best tuts ive seen on youtube.

[@HankHillspimphand]

thanks mate......many videos seem to assume you understand everything BEFORE telling about UV mapping. you make it very clear for beginners.

[@OnMars3D]

That was my goal, glad it helped!

[@sanse4409]

Perfect Tutorial! Thank you soooo much! Straight to the point and very helpful tips!

[@V3GAS4CE]

Amazing. You make it look so simple! Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@Ostnizdasht206]

Best UV unwrapping tutorial I've seen.

[@AmbroseReed]

This made things feel so much more straightforward, thank you!

[@astedroid]

no un-needed crap, straight to the point. This is why I love simple tutorials!

[@OnMars3D]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jfcomposition]

Respect: Knowledge, Presentation, Video and specially your speaking and voice control is on a high professional level. One of the best videos about UV !

[@OnMars3D]

Thank you, I put a lot of work into this video, glad it's being well received!

[@vickihaxmeier9015]

Great video! Straight to the point and easy to follow. Just what I was looking for. 🙏

[@bazibada]

Excellent tutorial on a complex subject !

[@ZXAMVs]

This is clearly one of the best and most concise uv tutorial I have seen. Totally recommended video 💯. I already knew the information but that's after expermenting and checking tutorials. If possible I think a video about uv techniqes would be a good part 2, stuff like UV Overlap, texel density and UDIMs.

[@OnMars3D]

Awesome, thank you! I'll cover those topics in future videos!

[@RealGaryGibson]

Awesome tips! Thank you!

[@j_productive]

Best unwrap video. Thank you!

[@spdavis37]

UV mapping was the hardest thing to ~wrap my head around~ but thanks to your video, the mysteries have been ~unwrapped~ Thanks!

[@OnMars3D]

Glad to hear it!

[@WasUpBea]

As a beginner in blender this is extremely helpful and straightforward, thank you.

[@CarlosMontelara]

WOW, so simple. Thank you!!!

[@GrimGrotStudios]

Finally a UV Unwrap video that makes sense to me, thank you!

[@OnMars3D]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@MrRuedigers]

Thank you so much. That's the first video that teachs short, exact and clear. My workflow is much better now. Thank you.

[@OnMars3D]

Happy to help!

[@protraheric5097]

This seams really important.

[@tratorista4136]

this is the best tutorial ive ever seen

[@MyBlenderOdyssey]

Amazing! Keep up the good work!

[@nemesisxs10]

I'm a solo game dev and this was a godsend of a video. Tysm

[@OnMars3D]

Happy to help!

[@shynnobi]

That video comes just in time, right when I wanted to learn about UV mapping 🤩 Thanks

[@OnMars3D]

Hope it helps!

[@tientam779]

Very clear explanation of how to UV unwrap! Better than the intro texturing class I took in college.

[@OnMars3D]

Glad it was helpful!

[@andyengine7582]

Fantastic video! Thanks for this, One of the easiest and most informative unwrap video's I've come across for Blender. Great Job 👌

[@OnMars3D]

Appreciate it, thank you!

[@garazi9531]

I love how straight to the point the tutorial is, just what i needed... I already know abour UVs but changing from 3dsmax to blender was a bit confusing for me

[@brycec9372]

Any tips on changing from 3ds max to blender I am under going the same transition as my student subscription is soon to expire. I’ve noticed that the selection and navigation controls are a bit different and from max and it’s been frustrating.

[@Babalous]

Amazing video, thank you for your wisdom!

[@4chinny]

Really excellent explanation. Thanks!

[@graemeh6345]

Great tutorial. Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge!

[@OnMars3D]

My pleasure!

[@MohamedNasser-tu3uh]

after watching a lot of videos to under stand seams , that was the shortest and the best video , thanks man

[@OnMars3D]

Glad it helped!

[@leonoliveira8652]

This is absolutely amazing, whish I knew about it sooner. As soon as I get more energy, I WILL go back to blender!

[@OnMars3D]

Great to hear!

[@imretherenderer]

What a great tutorial! Thank you for sharing!

[@OnMars3D]

Happy to share!

[@mikailmaqsood818]

Thank you for such a clear and helpful tutorial :)

[@maumaqueda70]

Those were some tools I didnt know about, thank you!!

[@FlightDeckMagazin]

Perfect tutorial. Thank you very much.

[@OnMars3D]

You're welcome!

[@danilocoelho9915]

Really good material, really easy to follow along and packed with good info.

[@OnMars3D]

Great to hear!

[@3dtrip870]

You know your stuff, good to see on KZbin! Great tips, been using this same workflow for many years, it is best technique I know of.

[@OnMars3D]

Great to hear!

[@aslkdjfalsdkjfasldkfj]

Wow! No BS, clear explanation, and good audio?!? Immediate subscription! :D

[@OnMars3D]

Thank you!

[@lucyfaire1980]

Excellent tutorial, thank you!

[@OnMars3D]

Glad it was helpful!

[@arcangeel4828]

Man! You are so professional! Thanks for the video

[@OnMars3D]

Thank you!

[@OutlawRobot]

Omg, can't believe how much I learnt just from one video!!! Thanks brook, thanksss

[@OnMars3D]

Happy to help!

[@vivianmello1278]

tutorial soooo good, finally understood it! Thank you

[@OnMars3D]

You're welcome!

[@andrew_golubev]

Very useful video; thank you very much for the advices!

[@OnMars3D]

My pleasure!

[@salemmelas4515]

Very happy seing you making blender content, i often watch your tutorials on maya and try to convert some of the tips to blender. I hope we'll see more of blender in the future.

[@OnMars3D]

That's the plan!

[@SemageNamalSurendra]

3:24 Lifesaver ❤❤❤ Thank you so much

[@gamefabler9693]

Yo, dude. Your tutorials are insanely good. Thanks a lot. This helped my jump a head so fast.

[@OnMars3D]

Glad to hear it!

[@youssefmostafa8003]

Thank you greate tutorial

[@wonchung9627]

There are so many good videos on your channel that I really appreciate for understanding 3D. I also want to learn your tips and techniques on Substance Painter and environment lighting.

[@OnMars3D]

Awesome, thank you!

[@n1trosl889]

Thanks...you are the best🎉

[@StudioHoekhuis]

Great tutorial, thanks! 👍

[@OnMars3D]

No worries!

[@claudiadelgado8631]

thank you so much!

[@faryanblender8946]

You are really really really good

[@Onlygoodsir]

Brilliant

[@ibrremote]

Great tutorial. Really needed some tips to fix my model's UV. Thanks.

[@OnMars3D]

Happy to hear!

[@samtse9382]

so helpful,,thanks a lot!

[@shhubhaam9468]

Thanks Buddy

[@alfredb.4485]

Excellent!

[@Totorus]

Great tutorial, thanks for sharing!

[@Inferryu]

If I remember correctly, the reason for "less seams = better" is because UVs are stored per vertex, having a seam will double the UV data for each vertex on the seam increasing memory consumption, a resource that has become less "scarce" over the years.

[@heitorhiguchi1430]

thank you!!

[@nahlene1973]

I really enjoy your speed.

[@OnMars3D]

Glad to hear it!

[@santitabnavascues8673]

Despite seams not being an important matter in UV mapping, it is better that there is the least amount of them, as separate uv coordinates translate later in duplicate vertices when exported, especially for real time graphics

[@OnMars3D]

Very true, I will be discussing this in future videos!

[@LittleCaira]

pretty neat! Thx!

[@Dach101]

the unwrap from view is a new one for me, thank you"

[@OnMars3D]

No problem!

[@Canadian.Reacts]

UR A LEGEND

[@OnMars3D]

Appreciate it!

[@soggybreadst1cks812]

blender tutorials are usually over complicated or of poor quality. This is neither and I really appreciate the help.

[@OnMars3D]

Glad to hear that!

[@sosmanoriginal7048]

I now finally understand why my textures used to glitch out, thank you!

[@OnMars3D]

No problem!

[@Boris-ui8sk]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!

[@OnMars3D]

😊

[@GranokGab]

Nice video! Lots of good tips. The only thing I would add is to try allign quads to the uv, I use the "UV Squares" addon for that, works great and is pay what you want. When baking texturers, if the edge move diagonally on the uv it can cause artefacts, the addon lay down the model following the quads, so that they allign pixel perfect to the texture. It needs to be used correctly, so I guess that's why he didn't talk about it in the video, but in the example of the wheel he is unwrapping, i would have split the cirlce geometry and unwap everything perfectly alligned.

[@-whisper-]

I'm currently studying at an art college where 3D is part of my graduation, sadly I wasn't taught the basics of 3D. So this is a life saver for my graduation.

[@OnMars3D]

Happy to help!

[@RiseTheDrake]

Project from View is actually a laughably good solution to resetting your UV map, there is a "reset" option only in viewport edit mode UV context menu, but it collapses all the faces of the mesh into 0-1 of the UV tile, and overlaps ALL of them. This means if you have like 15.000 faces, your Blender will probably cascade into a black hole.

[@CarlosSaulRodriguezA]

Easily the best video about UV unwrapping, by far. Not only explains it and gives good advices but also about being efficient, logical...

[@CelestineMoon]

Thanks !

[@OnMars3D]

No problem!

[@noctology]

thank you 🙏

[@OnMars3D]

You're welcome!

[@yourdreamboy891]

This is the basic and main thing we learn about UV unwrapping. I came here to know something extra but I watched it till the end anyway.

[@chryssdale5747]

Was trying to uv unwrap an oven where the edges were curved. This one helped

[@OnMars3D]

Glad it helped!

[@danieluorji]

Thank you

[@TheJovialBrit]

That's what I love about Substance Painter. It can hide the seams rather efficiently.

[@OnMars3D]

Agreed, it's a great tool!

[@pro_suh6994]

so helpful!

[@OnMars3D]

Glad it was helpful!

[@onjofilms]

Very well done. Would have liked to see about having different UVMaps though.

[@rajendrameena150]

so simple explanation, if you put some objects to unwrap in the end of the video, it will be super helpful to practice and fear of uv will be disappear.

[@OnMars3D]

Thanks for the suggestion, I'll include that for future UV Mapping videos!

[@OrcaGuyreal]

"if you have clean topology" in my dreams.

[@mikeha]

very easy to follow, great tips, thanks. do you ever use the addon UV Squares? It allows you to convert a curved section to a straight rectangular one to make it easier to place on the uv grid

[@Radiocactive_garlic]

Very clear and well explained ! Maybe you could have mentioned how to lay your UVs in a perfect grid patern, other than that, great job ;)

[@OnMars3D]

Thanks for the tip!

[@andrewclarke3529]

This is the clearest tutorial on UV unwrapping I have ever seen, thank you so much

[@tim_arterbury]

Wow! This is the best Blender UV unwrap tutorial I’ve ever seen! Thank you!!

[@OnMars3D]

You're very welcome!

[@MrExtendet]

Throw some plugins in there and this really would be a goat tutorial. Also when talking antialising it would prob be interesting to showcase the follow active quads feature.

[@KiyoshiKenji881]

first tutorial where I felt like I actually understood what was happening.Its probably all going to go down hill once i try it but now I have confidence for at least the first few hours until i run into an issue that I don't understand and give up on blender once again ;~;

[@OnMars3D]

Glad to help!

[@schroedingersdog7965]

0:05 ". . . with no extra UV mapping add-ons or plug-ins." Thank you!

[@OnMars3D]

No problem!

[@MasterZeroFX]

Rule of the thumb for uv is: if the texture appears, it works, no need to waste time.