Clear Filepaths

Clear Filepaths

Blender files have the potential to contain personal data in the form of filepaths. Filepaths can be read in Blender through the Python API, or by analyzing the .blend file with a hex editor.
This addon lets you save a copy of the current file with those filepaths removed.

What it does

• Finds all filepath, filepath_raw, original, library_weak_reference, and packed_files strings in the current file
• Saves an uncompressed copy of the .blend file
• Reads in the copy and replaces all filepath instances with a dummy string
• It also duplicates then remaps everything in the copy to get rid of any "loose" filepaths that don't seem to be accessible by the Python API

The new file will be saved with the current filename appended with "_cleaned". Blender will close once the cleaned file is saved to prevent it from being accidentally overwritten.
A text file containing the cleared filepaths will also be saved.