Help me find free 3D models that are not going to get me in trouble - Off-Topic https://forums.3dmodels.org/off-topic/help-me-find-free-3d-models-that-are-not-going-to-get-me-in-trouble/ Forum Hum3D Discussion Board en-GB Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:23:19 +0000 wpForo 60 RE: Help me find free 3D models that are not going to get me in trouble https://forums.3dmodels.org/off-topic/help-me-find-free-3d-models-that-are-not-going-to-get-me-in-trouble/#post-7929 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:10:59 +0000 Thanks everyone! Just found some cool stuff on Poly Haven.

]]> Off-Topic hzr414n https://forums.3dmodels.org/off-topic/help-me-find-free-3d-models-that-are-not-going-to-get-me-in-trouble/#post-7929 RE: Help me find free 3D models that are not going to get me in trouble https://forums.3dmodels.org/off-topic/help-me-find-free-3d-models-that-are-not-going-to-get-me-in-trouble/#post-7928 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:04:48 +0000 Check out Quaternius if you're into games - dude makes awesome free assets. Kenney.nl is great too for simple stuff. Both are super clear about letting you use their stuff in projects.

Watch out for sites like Sketchfab - lots of people uploading ripped game assets as "free". I have been in the business for 10 years and have seen too many developers get into trouble.

turbosquid, cgtrader has free stuff too.

]]> Off-Topic BarneyLot https://forums.3dmodels.org/off-topic/help-me-find-free-3d-models-that-are-not-going-to-get-me-in-trouble/#post-7928 RE: Help me find free 3D models that are not going to get me in trouble https://forums.3dmodels.org/off-topic/help-me-find-free-3d-models-that-are-not-going-to-get-me-in-trouble/#post-7927 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 13:32:23 +0000 Here's what I use on a regular basis:


- Poly Haven (everything is free, even commercial)
- Epic's Marketplace has free stuff every month
- Unity Store free section
- Blender Kit


The main thing is to check the license before downloading. I got burned once by using a free model that turned out to be ripped from a game 😅

]]> Off-Topic TylerAdunk https://forums.3dmodels.org/off-topic/help-me-find-free-3d-models-that-are-not-going-to-get-me-in-trouble/#post-7927 Help me find free 3D models that are not going to get me in trouble https://forums.3dmodels.org/off-topic/help-me-find-free-3d-models-that-are-not-going-to-get-me-in-trouble/#post-7921 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 12:41:47 +0000 I get frustrated looking for free models online... Every site looks super sketchy and I don't want to download viruses or use stolen content. Working on some personal projects, but can't afford paid stuff yet. Does anyone know of any safe places to get models?

Also kind of confused about what I'm actually allowed to use in my projects - any help is appreciated!

]]> Off-Topic hzr414n https://forums.3dmodels.org/off-topic/help-me-find-free-3d-models-that-are-not-going-to-get-me-in-trouble/#post-7921