How to Move an Object to a Collection in Blender

Organizing your 3D scenes in Blender by using collections makes project management much easier. This guide covers the quickest step-by-step methods to move single or multiple objects into a new collection using keyboard shortcuts and the Outliner window.

Method 1: Using the Move Shortcut (Fastest Method)

The quickest way to move an object to a new collection is by using the M key shortcut in the 3D Viewport.

1. Select the object (or hold Shift to select multiple objects) in the 3D Viewport.
2. Press M on your keyboard to open the Move to Collection popup menu.
3. Click + New Collection at the top of the menu.
4. Type a name for your new collection.
5. Click OK or press Enter.

Blender will instantly create the new collection and transfer your selected objects into it.

Method 2: Using the Outliner Window

You can manually create collections and drag objects directly inside the Outliner panel.

1. Locate the Outliner panel (found in the top-right corner of the default interface).
2. Right-click an empty space in the Outliner list and choose New Collection.
3. Double-click the newly created collection to rename it.
4. Left-click and drag the object icon from its current position and drop it onto the new collection name.

Method 3: Link to a New Collection (Keep in Original Collection)

If you want an object to appear in a new collection without removing it from its current one, you can link it instead.

1. Select the target object in the 3D Viewport.
2. Press Shift + M to open the Add to Collection menu.
3. Select + New Collection, name your collection, and click OK.

The object will now exist in both the original collection and the new collection simultaneously.