Auto Reload Image(s)


  • Where to find it:


    • Image Manager Palette / Right Mouse Click on Image / Reload / 
    • Image Manager / Per Image Info Panel / Reload /


  • Shortcut: (unassigned, use "Edit / Shortcuts" to assign)




Images in the Image Manager can now be set to 'Auto Reload' if the Source File on Disc changes.

Once activated, if there already is a change on disc, the selected files will automatically reload instantly.


An Example of live streaming changes made to a material in Substance Designer (left) into Mari (right)

All Auto-Reloading will be disabled on Project close to avoid reopening projects to a possibly changed look


  • Images in the Image Manager have a Auto Reload Checkbox in their settings that can be turned on to monitor changes to it on disc




  • Right mouse clicking in the Image Manager gives access to a Auto Reload Submenu allowing you to:


    • Turn on Auto Reload on all selected images at once
    • Deactivate Auto Reload on all selected images at once
    • Deactivate Auto Reload on all images regardless of selection