I came across a post by MisterTitanic, and it got me thinking, it’s surprising that there’s never been a post about free model websites. So, I decided to create one featuring some of the high-quality free models I usually use in my games. If I’ve missed any great sources, feel free to drop links to them below!
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Poly Haven - my top pick
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Free Pik - my top 3, good quality, easy to navigate
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Threedio - used to use this a lot, not sure if an account is required anymore
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Sketch Fab - pretty common one, requires account, has paid models on there as well
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CG Trader - decent free models, requires account, has paid models on there as well
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Turbo Squid - decent free models, requires account, has paid models on there as well
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Fab - another favorite, partnered with unity, requires account, also has paid models
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Free 3D - least favorite site, requires account, has paid models on there as well
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NASA - Any space enthusiasts here? These models are from NASA, showcasing what they’ve observed in space, all free
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3D Export - good quality + has low poly, requires account
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Grab Cad - good quality, a little confusing to navigate, don’t believe it requires an account anymore?
Disclaimer: For some of these websites, you’ll need to adjust the settings to find the free models. Try sorting the price from lowest to highest, or look for a ‘free’ filter button. Many of these sites also allow you to filter by specific file types (e.g., .obj).
Happy developing! Let me know if you have any questions.