If you previously used versions for Blender 2.8x or 4.0+, ensure you delete old SimpleBake files from your addons folder before installing version 2.9.7 to avoid errors.
Seamlessly bake standard PBR maps (Diffuse, Metalness, Roughness) or traditional Cycles modes (Combined, Shadow, etc.).
For Cycles bakes, remember that your render sample count directly impacts speed; lower it if your bakes are taking too long.
Automatically save your bakes as PNG, JPEG, TIFF, or OpenEXR files and even export your mesh with materials already linked. Getting Started with the .zip File To install version 2.9.7 from your downloaded .zip file: Open Blender and go to Edit > Preferences . Navigate to the Add-ons tab.