n3kded - LOD Generator

LOD Generator

LOD Generator helps you create optimized Static Mesh LOD chains directly inside the Unreal Editor using a fast batch workflow.

Generate production-ready LODs for individual meshes or entire content folders in seconds. Perfect for environment assets, prop libraries, modular kits, marketplace products, mobile projects, VR projects, and large-scale game environments.

Designed for environment artists, prop artists, technical artists, level designers, world builders, optimization specialists, indie developers, and marketplace creators.

Objects in the preview media are for demonstration purposes only and are not included with this plugin.

Documentation

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Open the plugin from:

Tools → LOD Generator

Window → LOD Generator

Supported Engine Versions: Unreal Engine 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7

Main Features

• Batch LOD generation

• Folder-wide LOD generation

• One-click mesh optimization

• Production-ready presets

• Mobile preset

• Game Ready preset

• Cinematic preset

• Optimization preset

• Static Mesh analysis

• Existing LOD detection

• Triangle count analysis

• Folder scanning

• Automatic LOD creation

• Multi-LOD generation

• Adjustable LOD percentages

• Configurable LOD count

• Asset statistics panel

• Processing progress feedback

• LOD cleanup system

• Remove generated LODs

• Lightweight editor workflow

• Tools menu integration

• Window menu integration

• Production-ready optimization tool

Fast Workflow

Select one or multiple Static Mesh assets.

Analyze current asset complexity.

Choose a production preset.

Generate optimized LOD chains.

Save assets.

The entire workflow is designed to reduce manual setup and speed up optimization across large projects.

Perfect for:

asset optimization

environment production

marketplace preparation

mobile development

VR development

large asset libraries

performance optimization

Perfect For

• Environment assets

• Prop libraries

• Modular kits

• Marketplace products

• Mobile games

• VR projects

• Open world environments

• Large scenes

• Interior environments

• Exterior environments

• Industrial environments

• Sci-fi environments

• Horror environments

• Military environments

• Survival games

• Simulation games

• Asset packs

• Technical art workflows

• Optimization pipelines

• Production projects

Preset System

Includes ready-to-use optimization presets:

• Mobile

• Game Ready

• Cinematic

• Optimization

Each preset automatically configures recommended LOD reduction values and can be adjusted manually if needed.

Asset Analysis

Analyze selected assets before generation.

Provides:

• Triangle count information

• Existing LOD count

• Asset complexity overview

• Optimization planning

Useful for identifying heavy assets and planning reduction targets before generating LOD chains.

Folder Processing

Process entire content folders directly inside the editor.

Supports:

• Asset libraries

• Marketplace packs

• Environment collections

• Prop collections

• Modular asset sets

Quickly generate consistent LOD chains across hundreds of Static Mesh assets.

LOD Customization

Includes editable controls for:

• Generated LOD Count

• LOD1 Percentage

• LOD2 Percentage

• LOD3 Percentage

• LOD4 Percentage

• LOD5 Percentage

• Folder Selection

• Recursive Folder Processing

All values can be adjusted directly inside the editor.

Included Systems

• Static Mesh LOD Generator

• Batch Folder Processor

• Production Preset System

• Asset Analysis System

• Statistics Overview Panel

• LOD Cleanup System

• Folder Scanner

• Progress Feedback System

• Editor Workflow Integration

Optimized Workflow

The plugin is designed as a lightweight editor production tool and uses Unreal Engine's native Static Mesh LOD workflow.

This provides:

• Fast processing

• Stable generation

• Predictable results

• Clean asset workflow

• Easy optimization pipeline

• Large project support

Production Ready

Built for:

Unreal Engine 5 production pipelines

environment art workflows

asset optimization workflows

technical art workflows

marketplace asset creation

mobile game development

VR production

large-scale project optimization

No Blueprint setup required.