# Finding 3D models and materials

## 3D modeling resources

### Public domain and creative commons

* [Polyhaven](https://polyhaven.com/): Poly Haven is a curated public asset library for visual effects artists and game designers.
* [AmbientCG](https://ambientcg.com/): CC0 textures, HDRI images and models (Formerly <https://cc0textures.com/>)
* [CG Bookcase](https://www.cgbookcase.com/textures): CC0 PBR textures
* [Share textures](https://www.sharetextures.com/textures): Copyright-free 3D models, textures  and more
* [3D textures](https://3dtextures.me/): Free 3D textures
* [TextureCan](https://www.texturecan.com): Free PBR textures
* [Share textures](https://www.sharetextures.com/): Copyright-free 3D models, textures and more
* [TextureFun](https://texturefun.com/): Free 3D resources
* [Good Textures](https://www.goodtextures.com): Free high quality textures for personal and commercial use
* \[Sketchup Textures]\(<https://www.sketchuptextureclub.com/>): Free textures, models and other resources

### Subscription and commercial sources

* [Poliigon](https://www.poliigon.com/): Subscription-based service providing textures, HDRIs and models. Some [free](https://www.poliigon.com/search/free)
* [Texture Box](https://texturebox.com/): Architectural, furniture and fabric textures. Some [free](https://texturebox.com/free).
* [BlenderKit](https://www.blenderkit.com/): Models, textures, HDRIs, 3D scenes and brushes. Works as a Blender add-on. Some free.
* [Quixel Megascans](https://quixel.com/megascans/): Textures, models and other 3D assets. Some [free](https://quixel.com/megascans/free).&#x20;

### Repositories focused on 3D printing

* [Thingiverse](https://thingiverse.com): Repository of 3D models for printing by Makerbot/Ultimaker of&#x20;
* [Printables](https://printables.com): Respository of 3D models for printing by Prusa3D
* [Thangs](https://thangs.com): Repository and search engine for 3D models for printing

### Other sources

* [SketchFab](https://sketchfab.com): Site for hosting 3D models, some available for download, some free or open source including [Cultural heritage category](https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/categories/cultural-heritage-history?sort_by=-likeCount)
* [Turbosquid](https://www.turbosquid.com/): 3D model hosting site, with some [free](https://www.turbosquid.com/Search/3D-Models/free) or open source content.
* <https://threedscans.com/> 3D scans of sculptures, no materials
* [Z Anatomy](https://www.z-anatomy.com/): - Open source atlas of anatomy
* [Tangrams](https://tangrams.github.io/heightmapper/#7.6625/25.434/10.717): Generate height maps of specific locations
* [Smithsonian 3D digitization](https://3d.si.edu): 3D models from the Smithsonian's collection
* [Textures by Miloš Belanec, ArtStation](https://www.artstation.com/deepmind/albums/89651)

### Textures

* [Gobos Light Textures](https://www.popoops.com/gobos-light-textures/): Patterns for modulating lights in blender


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