How to Paste Keyframes in Blender?

To paste keyframes in Blender, first copy the desired keyframe(s) using Ctrl+C, then move the current frame indicator to the desired frame and paste the keyframe(s) using Ctrl+V.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

Steps to Copy and Paste Keyframes

1. Select the Keyframe(s): In the Timeline, Dope Sheet, or Graph Editor, select the keyframe(s) you want to copy. You can select multiple keyframes using Shift + Left Click or by dragging a box around them.
2. Copy the Keyframe(s): Press Ctrl + C. This copies the selected keyframe(s) to Blender's internal clipboard.
3. Move the Current Frame Indicator: Move the green line (current frame indicator) in the Timeline, Dope Sheet, or Graph Editor to the frame where you want to paste the keyframe(s). You can drag the indicator, use the arrow keys, or directly enter the frame number.
4. Paste the Keyframe(s): Press Ctrl + V. This pastes the copied keyframe(s) onto the current frame for the selected object and property.

Considerations and Tips

• Object Selection: Make sure you have the correct object selected in the 3D Viewport or Outliner before pasting. The pasted keyframe will affect the active object.
• Channels: The keyframe is pasted in the channels it was copied from. If you are pasting into an object with different channels (e.g., trying to paste a location keyframe to a rotation channel), the paste operation might not work as expected or might result in unintended animation.
• Dope Sheet vs. Graph Editor: You can copy and paste keyframes between the Dope Sheet and Graph Editor. The Graph Editor provides more control over the animation curves.
• Deleting Keyframes: If you need to delete a keyframe before pasting, select it and press X or Delete.
• Context Menu: You can also copy and paste keyframes by right-clicking on the selected keyframe(s) and choosing "Copy" or "Paste" from the context menu, respectively.
• Copying to Different Objects: You can copy keyframes from one object and paste them to another, provided the objects have compatible properties (e.g., both have location, rotation, and scale). However, this can lead to unexpected results if the objects are drastically different.

By following these steps, you can effectively copy and paste keyframes in Blender to streamline your animation workflow.