How to project decals and images onto object surfaces in Blender

By E. Gachoki
Updated January 18, 2023

These methods can be used to also add decals and logos to 3D objects. They a compatible with EEVEE and Cycles render engines.

Method 1: Project images onto object surfaces the manual way

How to activate the import images as planes addon in Blender — Activating the import images as planes addon in Blender

On Blender’s header menu, go to Edit > Preferences > Add-ons
Activate the Import Images as Planes add-on

How to import an image as plane in Blender — How to import an image as a plane in Blender

Press Shift + A on your keyboard and go to Image > Images as Planes
From the popup select the image or decal you want to project
Align the image to the position you want to project to the object

How to add Shrinkwrap modifier in Blender — How to add a Shrinkwrap modifier in Blender

With the image selected, go to the Modifiers tab and add the Shrinkwrap modifier
For Target, choose the object you want to project the image

With the image selected, press the TAB key on your keyboard to go into Edit mode
Press W and select Subdivide
On the Number of Cuts, section put 15
Press TAB again to go back to Object mode

How to adjust the offset value on Shrinkwrap modifier in Blender — How to adjust the offset value on the Shrinkwrap modifier in Blender

Adjust the Offset value on the Shrinkwrap modifier until you are satisfied with the projection

Method 2: Project images onto object surfaces using the Product Rendering Tools add-on

Product Rendering Tools add-on has tools that enable you to import and project an image in a fraction of the time. Not only that, it takes just a few clicks.

Here is how it works: