Image 2 plane
Image 2 Plane is a powerful Cinema 4D plugin that lets you import entire folders of images directly into your 3D scene with a single click. Each image is automatically converted into a textured plane with an organized material and layer setup, allowing you to work with large image sets instantly inside Cinema 4D.
Designed for motion designers, illustrators, concept artists, and 3D generalists, Image 2 Plane removes the friction of manually importing and managing reference images, textures, and image-based layouts.
Tested and working with Cineam 4D 2024, 2025, 2026
Image 2 Plane Core Features
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Import endless amounts of images into your scene instantly
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Create image collages with full customization
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Extrude all images to give dimension
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Adjust subdivisions for use with Deformers
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Filter your import by image types (jpg, tif, png, etc.)
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Use the Position Effector with Fields
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Planes and Materials are organized into layers for easy hiding
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Save your default settings for quicker importing
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New refresh button lets you swap out your images easily
ONE CLICK IMPORTING
Getting images into your Cinema 4D scene could not be easier. Click Import Folder in the plugin interface and watch your images appear instantly in the viewport, each mapped correctly to its own plane.
This is the fastest way to bring large image collections into Cinema 4D for layout, reference, or creative experimentation.
UNIVERSAL CONTROL
Image 2 Plane provides global controls that affect every imported image plane at once. Adjust properties such as extrusion depth, rounding, bevels, subdivisions, and profile shapes from a single interface.
These universal controls make it easy to maintain visual consistency across large image collages while still allowing for creative customization.
ALL NEW POSITIONING TOOLS
The built-in positioning system gives you precise control over how image planes are placed in 3D space. Create clean grids, layered collages, or organic arrangements with predictable and repeatable results.
When combined with Cinema 4D’s MoGraph tools, positioning controls can also be animated for dynamic image-based motion graphics.
UNLEASH YOUR CREATIVITY
By removing the technical barrier of image importing, Image 2 Plane opens up entirely new creative workflows inside Cinema 4D. Use it for:
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Mood boards and reference layouts
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Image-driven motion graphics
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Design exploration and concept work
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Animated photo collages
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Image-based storytelling
Instead of fighting file management, you can focus on composition, animation, and creative direction.
Enhance Your Creative Workflow with IMAGE 2 PLANE PRO
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Tested and working with Cineam 4D 2024, 2025, 2026
Change Log
04-08-24
-Version 1.0 released