Blender is packed with powerful features, and learning how to efficiently manage objects can save you tons of time. If you’ve ever wondered how to separate a single object into multiple pieces, this micro tutorial is for you! We’ll break it down step-by-step, so you’ll feel confident by the end of this post. Ready to level up your Blender game? Let’s dive in!
Why Separate Objects?
Sometimes, you’ll need to split a single object into multiple pieces for easier editing, better organization, or specific design needs. Thankfully, Blender makes this straightforward with the P shortcut in Edit Mode. Here’s how it works:
Step 1: Getting Started
- Open your Blender project and select the object you want to split.
- Enter Edit Mode by pressing Tab.
- Select the geometry you want to separate.
- Press P on your keyboard to bring up the separation menu.
Step 2: Explore Your Separation Options
1. Selection
This is the go-to method for separating specific parts of your object:

- Select the geometry you want to turn into a new object.
- Press P and choose Selection.
- The selected mesh will now be its own object.
Pro Tip: This option is perfect when you want precise control over which parts to separate.
2. By Material
Have multiple materials assigned to a single object? This option is a game-changer:

- Press TAB to go to Edit Mode
- Press P
- Select By Material.
- Blender will split the object into multiple pieces based on its materials.
Example: Imagine an object with four materials (e.g., white metal, dark metal, medium metal, and emissive material). Using By Material, Blender will separate the object into four new objects—one for each material.
3. By Loose Parts
This option is ideal for objects with disconnected geometry:

- Press P and choose By Loose Parts.
- Blender will create a new object for each piece of unconnected geometry.
Example: If your object is a robot with loose parts, such as legs, rings, and small decorative pieces, Blender will turn each unconnected piece into its own object.
Step 3: Wrap Up
Once you’ve separated your object, you’re ready to fine-tune or reposition the individual pieces. It’s that easy!
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Thanks for reading, and happy blending!
Thanks! Very clear and easy to follow.
Nice animation of the process!
Most welcome. Glad we could help.