Compositor

The Compositor lets you manage nodes for compositing.

Nodes in the Compositor.

The use of the Compositor is explained in Compositing.

Interface

Header

Node Tree

Chooses which node group (compositor node tree) to display and edit. Each Scene can have its own compositor node tree. You can also create and switch to custom node groups for reuse.

Pinned

When enabled, the editor always displays the selected node tree, regardless of the active scene. This is useful when working with multiple scenes but wanting to keep the compositor focused on one node tree.

Gizmos

Controls the display of gizmos in the Compositor.

Clicking (Show Gizmos) toggles all gizmos in the Compositor The drop-down button displays a popover with more detailed settings, which are described below.

Viewport Gizmos

Active Node

Display a context-sensitive gizmo for the currently selected node. This may include transform controls or other visual aids depending on the node type.

Asset Shelf

The Asset Shelf provides quick access to compositor node assets, allowing users to drag and drop predefined node setups directly into the compositor workspace. Any node group marked as an asset will appear here automatically.

Located at the bottom of the editor, the shelf offers a compact and easily accessible interface for inserting and organizing compositor assets. Compared to the Asset Browser, it integrates more seamlessly into the compositing workflow and can be shown or hidden as needed.

The Asset Shelf helps users:

• Quickly build node setups using reusable assets.

• Explore common compositing techniques and effects.

• Work entirely within Blender for post-processing.

The Asset Shelf can be toggled on or off from the compositor editor’s header.