🏛️ Sketchfab
Quick Summary
Sketchfab is a 3D model marketplace and community platform where artists and studios buy and sell 3D assets. It serves both game developers and CGI/animation professionals, and features an in-browser 3D viewer for previewing models before purchase.
Sketchfab was acquired by Epic Games in 2021 and is being integrated into the Fab asset marketplace alongside Unreal Engine Marketplace.
Key Features
- In-browser 3D viewer: Preview every model in 3D before purchasing
- Large 3D library: Millions of models spanning organic characters, environments, props, and vehicles
- CC license variety: Models range from free/CC0 to commercial licenses
- CGI-grade quality: Many models are suitable for film/TV VFX, not just games
Use Cases
- Game developers sourcing high-quality environment assets
- CGI animators acquiring character or prop base meshes
- Architectural visualization teams sourcing furniture and objects