To copy an image to the clipboard in Blender, you can use either a keyboard shortcut or the user interface menu.
Blender provides a simple method to transfer an image currently being viewed into your system's clipboard, allowing you to paste it into other applications. This is particularly useful when working with image textures, renders, or other visual elements within Blender's interface.
Here are the two primary ways to copy an image to the clipboard, based on the available information:
Methods for Copying an Image
You can choose the method that best suits your workflow: using a convenient keyboard shortcut or navigating through the menu.
1. Using the Keyboard Shortcut
This is often the quickest way if you prefer using keyboard commands.
- Shortcut: Press Ctrl + Shift + C simultaneously.
This shortcut is designed to copy the displayed image content from the active editor window (such as the Image Editor or UV Editor when an image is loaded) directly to your system's clipboard.
2. Using the UI Menu
If you prefer using menus, you can find the option within the Image menu.
- UI Path: Navigate through the menus:
Image|Copy to Clipboard.
This menu option performs the same action as the keyboard shortcut, copying the image data from the current view or selection to the clipboard.
Summary Table
For clarity, here's a quick summary of the methods:
| Method | Action | Location / Input |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard | Copy Image to Clipboard | Ctrl + Shift + C |
| User Interface | Copy Image to Clipboard | Image Menu -> Copy to Clipboard |
Using either of these methods will place the image data onto your clipboard, ready for pasting into another program like an image editor, document, or email. Ensure you are in an editor window displaying the image you wish to copy before using these actions.
