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# Installation

Learn how to integrate our system with Adobe Substance 3D Painter

You can import and export asset directly from Adobe Substance 3D Painter using our plugin

### **Downloading the echo3D Adobe Substance 3D Painter Plugin**

The echo3D plugin for Adobe Substance 3D Painter can be found [here](https://storage.echo3d.com/2_SDKs/echo3DSubstance3DPainterPlugin.zip).

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### Installation

1. Launch **Adobe Substance 3D Painter** application. On the upper menu bar, locate and select **Python > Plugins Folder** opening a new window.&#x20;

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2. In the new window, open the “plugins” folder.

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3. Copy the plugin into this folder.

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4. In the Adobe Substance 3D Painter application, select **Reload Plugins Folder**.

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5. Select the **echo3d\_plugin** to enable the plugin.

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6. The plugin will load in the side bar.

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