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The 4 Best Websites for Free 3D Printing Files
By Amir M. Bohlooli
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Explore these 3D printing websites to find the best 3D models to download for free.
Having access to a 3D printer is a rather exciting privilege. Whether you've only just got your hands on one or a 3D printing veteran, free 3D printing models are always welcome. Designing a 3D model from scratch requires time and skill that you might not have.
There are lots of websites and libraries where you can download free 3D models, but not every 3D model is 3D printable. Below, you will find the four best websites for downloading free 3D printer files.
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5234703/commentsThingiverse is the ultimate 3D printing library. This website is entirely dedicated to 3D printers, and most 3D models are uploaded as STL files that can be easily 3D printed. Each model comes with a 3D preview, pictures of the printed product, and print settings.
Thingiverse allows users to post photos of their makes, and creators can remix other 3D files and create new designs. You can look through the different user-published makes to find the best print settings for a file, or to get some inspiration.
One major point which makes Thingiverse the most popular 3D printing library among makers is that it is entirely free. Every file that you see on Thingiverse, you can download and use for free. On the other hand, if you're a creator, you cannot monetize your models on Thingiverse.
Though you don't need to pay any money to use the free 3D models on these websites, it doesn't mean that they're not copyright protected. Do your research before using these files in commercial projects!
MyMiniFactory is a 3D printing community and library where you can find thousands of free and paid 3D models for download. MyMiniFactory has a strong emphasis on role-playing games, such as D&D. Most of the models you'll find here are structures and characters designed for tabletop games.
If you're into printing tabletop figures, then you must have noticed by now that they look drastically better when printed in more than one color. Learn to bring more life to your prints by creating duotone prints.
MyMiniFactory has many community elements. Makers can write their stories in Community Stories, and they can partake in designing and printing competitions to win prizes. The site also hosts an ambitious project called Scan The World, whose goal is to offer art and heritage sculptures in the form of 3D printable files for free. So far, this project has cataloged 17,000 objects which you can download for free.
Cults is another 3D repository and community where you can download 3D models and print them. The site contains both free and paid models, and if you're a maker you can monetize your 3D model on Cults.
If you take a quick look at Cults, you'll realize that it's more oriented towards aesthetic and decorative models, rather than functional ones. Cults has a wide array of jewelry, art, and fashion models. If you're looking to make your own 3D printed jewelry, it's a good place to browse and download models.
Cults also hosts 3D printing contests where you can design a model according to the given guidelines to win a prize.
TurboSquid is a massive marketplace for 3D models. While some of these models are designed to be 3D printed, most are not. However, that doesn't mean that you can't print them with a little tweak.
TurboSquid contains paid and free professional 3D models. You can find some extremely detailed and realistic models available on the site, such as vehicle models, people, and animals.
You can find 3D printable models by searching for STL models. There are roughly 80,000 STL models available on TurboSquid, which was acquired by Shutterstock in 2021.
From Bytes to the Real World
3D printing is an awesome technology that lets you bring 3D creations out of your computer and into the real world. With a 3D printer, you can print any STL model, and you can get these STL models from the websites mentioned in this article.
Though you have to pay to download some models on these websites, there's still a good variety and quantity of free 3D models available. Now all you need to do is to find the model you like most, and get to printing!
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02Jack the fidget Zombie - Halloween
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03[3Dino Puzzle] Futabasaurus Set
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04Cute Ghost - Trick or Treat
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ARTICULATED ZOMBIE HAND
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06Cute Trick or Treat Ghost - Halloween Decor
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07Gentleman Ghost
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08BODIE ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE - N (160) SCALE MODEL LANDMARK
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09Home Key Holder For Wall Easy Print
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11Ball machine
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12Cute Halloween Bats (3 versions) keychain possible
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14Charizard - Flexible Pokemon - Easy to Print with NO Supports
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16Missile Pod-style Battery Holder AA/AAA /2Hatch Type
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17Ghost Platform Figure
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18Bird Feeder House with Motion Activated Camera
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02Soporte Cocina Bob Esponja
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03Cute Flexi Print-in-Place Skeleton
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04EMPIRE STATE BUILDING - NEW YORK CITY
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05Articulated Cute Spider
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06Crystal Corner Decor - Print-in-place
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07EvoFox - cosplay mask
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Rainy cloud - watering
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02MONSTER WORM 👹
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04Hexa Vase
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05HALLOWEEN PUMPKIN Ghost.
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09Eagle Transport - Space 1999
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13FRANKENSTEIN IN 3 PIECES (REMOVABLE)
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Cults, the 3D printing platform
Welcome to Cults, the world’s leading independent website for 3D printer files. Discover and download the best 3D models for all your 3D printing & DIY projects.
Cults is a digital marketplace for 3D printing and design. Use our 3D model library to discover everything you can do with a 3D printer (FDM, SLA, DLP, SLS) event with CNC machining and laser cutting. You don’t know how to make a 3D file but you want to 3D print objects? Cults is for you! Browse our different categories and download the best 3D printer models for free, open-source or paid mode. The formats you can download are in STL, OBJ, 3MF, CAD, STEP, SCAD or DXF, DWG, SVG format, they are all 3D printable guaranteed or CNC compatible.
We are connecting 3D print files makers with people who want to use their 3D printer. Our 3D model repository acts as a real source of inspiration since the best designers share their best STL files daily to offer you their latest inventions!
On Cults you can also find a 3D printer nearby, get voucher codes to buy cheap 3D printers or filaments at best prices and also a whole series of 3D printing contests. Cults is a joyful community that brings together all 3D printing fans to dialogue and create together.
Commission system
You are a designer and you want to sell your 3D models optimized for 3D printing? Thanks to Cults you can earn money with your files STL, OBJ, CAD, 3MF, etc. ! For each download, you will receive 80% of the net selling price (excluding VAT) via PayPal. Cults keeps 20% of commission which is used to finance bank fees (about 5%) and then all the costs related to the technical maintenance of the platform: hosting, bandwidth, accounting, email communications, translations, etc. There is no subscription system or fixed fee to pay. You sell, you win!
If you are still hesitating to share your models on Cults, feel free to read this article Why publish my designs on Cults? List of advantages and benefits to get an idea.
- Designers 80%
- Cults 15%
- Banking fees 5%
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3D printer models
Looking for 3D printer models? The Internet is filled with sites that offer them for free. We have collected the TOP 10 catalogs that you can use to search and download free models in STL format. We hope you can find what you are looking for.
- Yeggi
- Yobi 3D
- STLfinder
→ myminifactory.com
My Mini Factory is a 3D model depository operated by iMakr, an online store that sells 3D printers and accessories. It also has one of the biggest 3D printer shops in Central London. The site contains 3D models designed by professionals, and all models stored on it are checked for quality. You can also make a request for the desired model, which their designers will create and put in the public domain. Billing itself as a 3D printing social network, MyMiniFactory is a thriving community of makers who love to showcase their creations. Users vote for the best models, which allows popular creations to rise to the top of the list and gain popularity. The site presents models that are stored on its social network, as well as outside it, for example, on the Thingiverse and YouMagine sites.
→ thingiverse.com
The most popular and famous site among 3D printer users, Thingiverse is owned by MakerBot Industries, the creator of the popular Replicator 3D printer series. The site allows users to store and share 3D model files that are used with 3D printers. It's a very popular site and has a large community of people hosting various categories of files on it. So if you're looking for "cool" printable stuff, Thingiverse is worth a visit. It is a portal designed to provide its users with ways to share their designs and to help print 3D creations. The site has a system that tries to find out what you like. The more you interact with the site, downloading and evaluating various developments, the better its recommendations will be.
→ 3dshook.com
Another online community for 3D printing hobbyists showcasing interesting 3D printer accessories, electronics and most importantly 3D models. The site contains many very interesting models of cars and buildings, as well as various add-ons and spare parts for your 3D printer. A huge catalog of paid and free models for a 3D printer. There are original unique products. Convenient search, navigation, rubricator. 3DShook has over 40 categories and adds over 100 new models to its collection every month. On 3DShook you can always find something for your home, animals, kids or something special for yourself.
→ youmagine.com
YouMagine catalog for Cube series consumer 3D printers manufactured by 3D Systems. The site mainly offers various ways to buy 3D printer supplies and files, but it also has a number of cool free items available, mostly in the Kids section. Some of these elements can be customized by children using an online application. The company offers 3D modeling and publishing tools on its website for both hobbyists and professionals. The site offers a content warehouse where the community hosts and shares models. Registration is required to download files.
→ 123dapp.com
Autodesk 123D is a suite of computer-aided design (CAD) and 3D modeling tools aimed specifically at hobbyists. Along with the toolkit, Autodesk also has a website where users can record their designs and share them with other users. Many of these models can be downloaded and printed using Autodesk as a utility to interface with the MakerBot 3D printer. The goal of the Autodesk website is to "help engineers build products faster." The site offers tools to help them collaborate on their files. For the casual 3D printing enthusiast, the best part of the site is the large library of free files created by a community of over a million engineers. Registration on the site is required, but the number of files that are then available is worth it.
→ cgtrader.com
Being primarily a place to buy and sell a variety of 3D models (not necessarily just those designed for 3D printers), CGTrader does offer a selection of free models that can be used on 3D printers. The site has a system that tries to find out what you like. The more you interact with the site, downloading and evaluating various developments, the body will have better recommendations.
→ cults3d.com
A French community and marketplace where developers can share or sell their creations. The site has a collection of high quality models that you can download. Users can follow the work of the designers they like and get instant updates when a new creation is posted on the site. The site's name, Cults, is a backwards spelling of St. Luc, the patron saint of artists. The site also supports English. This is a relatively new community, so the number of its users is not very large yet.
→ instructables.com
The Instructables website is a community where users can share their DIY projects. This also includes products obtained using 3D printers. The site also provides explanations and instructions describing how to build 3D elements, and some designers take the time to answer questions from site members. Instructables allows users to store and organize their 3D printing projects. This is done to help them work together in the future. You can think of this site as a GitHub 3D printing site where users can share their files, discuss projects, and participate in them. The site also offers the ability to make a request, so if you can't find what you're looking for, you can ask the site's community about it.
→ pinshape.com
Pinshape, a marketplace for 3D models, is similar in style (layout, look, and ability to capture likes) to the well-known site Pinterest. You can buy models from designers, or download them for printing yourself if they are offered for free. Pinshape allows users to host and share 3D model files on it. Basically, this site acts as an online store where you can buy 3D printed parts, or order your own 3D model to be printed. But if you look closely enough, you can find people who sell their products and also offer the files you need so you can print them yourself.
→ 3dfilemarket.com
A new and growing repository of 3D File Market models. All models are tested for suitability for 3D printing. You can download as many models as you like without registration, although you must provide your email address to access the 3D model files. This is a very simple site aimed at being a repository of model files for 3D printers, and nothing more. The basic design of the site allows users to put files on it for public access, and download files that they would like to use. The site contains many small, simple 3D models ready to be printed, as well as a good selection of everyday items and even spare parts for 3D printers.
Search engines for 3D models in various formats, including STL for a 3D printer. Use queries in English, these search services collect information about models from all over the Internet.
→ yeggi.com
Yeggi is a search engine that will browse major 3D printing sites to find files compatible with 3D printers. You can also browse some popular searches to get an idea of what the community is currently interested in.
→ yobi3d.com
When in doubt, use yobi3D to search for files that match the desired 3D printer. This tool is useful if you want to search for one thing across all sites at once. A very convenient format filter, fast search, high-quality previews and stl models prepared for 3D printing for printing.
→ stlfinder.com
This is another STLfinder that surfs the web looking for 3D printing. To select files compatible with 3D printers, he goes through many 3D modeling sites.
Free STL files for 3D printers. Top 25 Sites
Top 25 Sites with Free STL Files for 3D Printers in 2021.
What is a 3D printer file?
1. Instructables.
2. Thingiverse.
3. Prusa Printers.
4. MyMiniFactory.
5. CGTrader.
6. Pin Shape.
7. TurboSquid.
8.3DExport.
9. YouMagine.
10. NIH 3D Print Exchange.
11. Threeding.com.
12. Free3D.
13. GrabCAD.
14. Cults3D.
15. SketchFab.
16. 3DfindIT.
17. 3Dshook.
18. Zortrax Library.
19. Libre3D.
20.Fab365.
21. NASA 3D Resources.
22. Redpah.
23. Yeggi.
24. STLFinder.
25. Thangs
Conclusion.
Anyone can buy, install and turn on a 3D printer without any prior design skills, but what's next? Surely you need ideas to continue your 3D printing journey, right? Not everyone has the knowledge to come up with the perfect intricate 3D print design of their dreams.
It is for these purposes that sites providing free files for 3D printers are needed. And do you know what is the best thing about it? You can get a huge number of cool 3D printer models for FREE from the online repositories of these websites! But, before we introduce you to them, let's see what 3d print files are.
What is a 3D printer file?
Standard Triangle Language, Stereolithography or Standard Tessellation Language - abbreviated STL - is the name of a file format that describes the surface geometry of a 3D object.
Models for 3D printers are created using computer-aided design (CAD) programs with the .STL file extension. These files encode the surface geometry of 3D models using a process known as tessellation. Tessellation is the process of adding new convex polygons to a polygon mesh to increase detail without creating overlaps or gaps on the surface of the 3D model.
3D printer files mostly use binary or ASCII encoding to store each model information. Due to its compactness, the binary encoding of STL files is much more common than the ASCII text format.
STL files are widely used in:
- 3D scanning
- 3D print
- Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
- Rapid prototyping
- And other areas…
Now that you've bought a 3D printer, all you have to do is buy materials, download or create digital models - and start creating a new world!
In this article, we'll take a look at the 25 most popular free STL file repositories.
1. Instructables.
What could be more fun than being able to create, explore and share things on one platform? As one of the best 3D printer file sites, Instructables can be seen as a community for professionals and hobbyists who use it to showcase their creations on the portal.
Instructables was launched in August 2005 by Eric Wilhelm and Saul Griffith. It is currently owned by Autodesk. Site users can upload slideshows and videos showing a project they have not yet documented. They also have the ability to submit requests related to a specific design.
Designers are always ready to help and kindly answer all questions individually. On top of that, special themed contests are held monthly to add fun to the community stream. You can team up with members to create many new projects through step-by-step collaboration and collaboration.
Instructables, or as the name suggests, not only provide the ability to download 3D printer files, but also provide tutorials and instructions related to 3D design.
2. Thingiverse.
Founded by Zach Smith as a companion site to MakerBot Industries, Thingiverse is another website dedicated to sharing digital design files created by users. Since this is not a niche community, you can find just about anything on this platform.
With so many options to choose from, Thingiverse has become extremely popular with 3D printing professionals for its amazing STL file repository. This website primarily provides free and open source projects that are licensed under the GNU licenses.
Members can even choose a user license type to share projects they have created. With over 1.6 million models available on thingiverse, you can find the perfect design for your 3D product.
Users can also like, comment and describe their projects, which encourages sharing of innovations and close collaboration. By posting your design, you can also see how other users remake, print, or use it.
3. Prusa Printers.
At PrusaPrinters you can 3D print amazing seasonal 3D designs, some of which are paid, while others are completely free.
Prusa Research, based in Prague, Czech Republic, is a 3D printing company founded by Josef Prusa in 2012, who was one of the main developers of RepRap. His PrusaPrinters website is widely known for its 24/7 customer support with email and live chat in many languages.
There are more than 41,000 free models available on this site that can be downloaded as STL files for 3D printers, and they are especially suitable for all FDM 3D printers. Here you can also interact with the community, provide technical support, showcase your printer, offer print-on-demand, read the latest articles, and more.
4. MyMiniFactory.
Are you a professional 3D printer expert and want to be part of a community of high-end designers?
Well, then welcome to MyMiniFactory where you can chat with some highly professional design experts and request an STL file of your choice if you can't find one that suits your requirements.
Such a case is quite rare, because, rummaging among the thousands of models tested by more than 120 professionals, you will surely find the right model.
MyMiniFactory is working to create the largest printing ecosystem where designers can share both paid and free projects with other users. MyMiniFactory also recently launched its Android app, through which you can download over 70,000 premium or free 3D printable models. These files are created by talented designers so you can easily view, select, download and print them at home or in the office.
5. CGTrader.
Here you will find 3D models and textures related to CG, AR/VR drawings, entertainment, games and 3D printing. On CGTrader where you can find both free and paid STL files of 3D models.
It also allows you to download certain plugins and scripts to further enhance your 3D model. Along with a state-of-the-art service, CGTraders allows you to hire a designer of your choice.
The 3D models presented there are of excellent quality and a high level of detail, meeting all the needs of users.
Backed by a strong community of professional 3D designers, CGTrader is the world's largest 3D model marketplace selling licensed content as well as custom 3D models. It provides all types of AR and 3D visualization solutions, making it a powerful e-commerce platform.
6. Pin Shape.
Owned by 3D printer manufacturer FormLabs, PinShape is another amazing site where you can download both free and premium 3D printer files.
It was founded in 2013 by Lukas Matheson, Nick Schwinghamer and Andre Yanes to help designers showcase their amazing digital designs, but unfortunately the company closed and the website was later acquired by FormLabs in 2016.
PinShape invites you to sell or share your designs on this attractive platform and become part of its proud community of over 70,000 designers and makers from around the world.
This website will also help you learn more about 3D printing, including the basics to get you started. Pinshape features complex 3D printer files with miniatures, jewelry, household appliances, games, toys and artwork.
7. TurboSquid.
TurboSquid is one of the fastest growing STL file repositories. It provides the best architectural models for games and graphics. One of the distinguishing features of this website is a quality control tool called CheckMate.
This tool helps you evaluate each 3D model in terms of its scaling, resolution and many other factors.
He also has an excellent customer support program who is always ready to help if there is a problem with any purchase. Here you can download free or paid STL file or share your file with others. You can also sell your file at your preferred price on this platform.
Model types on this website include 3DS Max Models, Maya Models, Cinema 4D Models, Blender Models, FBX Models, OBJ Models, Unity Models, Unreal Models, Animated Models, Rigged Models, and Low Poly Models.
The 3D models featured on this website are based on STEMCELL 3D models and Kraken models that provide consistent content and high quality results. Please note that not all models are 3D printable.
8.3DExport.
Launched in 2004, 3DExport is not just a website that provides 3D printer files for download, it is also a learning platform that provides over 290 tutorials related to 3D, VFX, game development and CAD for free. With over 500,000 members, 3DExport is another thriving site on the internet.
In addition to 3DsMax and low poly 3D models, 3DExport offers a decent selection of over 28,000 3D printable designs.
If you filter your search, you can find a small collection of 3D printer STL files that focus more on decorations. 3DExport is very famous for providing high quality 3D content where designers can buy or sell their work.
9. YouMagine.
YouMagine can be described as the best open source print and design file platform that you can easily view, download and print in 3D. Like many of the websites above, YouMagine is also a community for those who love to design, remix, share, display, learn, and 3D print their designs.
Martijn Elserman, Siert Wijnia and Eric de Bruyne, who are the founders of Ultimaker, a leading manufacturer of 3D printers, also created this amazing website. There are over 18,000 free 3D printer models that can be printed from almost any FDM printer.
The latest Covid-19 related design trends professionally designed by Eric De Bruyne are also available on this platform. Models include an advanced face shield, mask filters and hands-free adapters.
10. NIH 3D Print Exchange.
NIH 3D Print Exchange, abbreviated as “3DPX”, is an online portal hosting 3D biomedical models for the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) community. It provides medically applicable and scientifically accurate 3D printer files that can be shared, downloaded or distributed.
EyeWire links its latest collections to the response to COVID-19 curated by e-NABLE, RCSB MOM, the Jump Simulation-sponsored Heart Library, and Neuroscience.
The website includes over 10,400 STL files that can be printed as 3D models for the biology community. NIH employees submit their 3D files through a self-service model where submission is done using the CataystEX software available on NIH computers.
11. Threeding.
com.Threeding.com is another fast growing marketplace and file sharing website with over 63,000 free and paid 3D print files and models. This site contains more than 9900 STL files to download.
Here businesses and individuals can exchange, share, buy or sell various 3D models. using Threeding.com you can print ancient artifacts in 3D for your home museum.
It can be called one of the strongest contenders in the field of 3D content. Media reports say that Threeding could help popularize synthetic animal parts such as horns and tusks.
Threeding.com was launched by a group of students from the Bulgarian National Academy of Arts in 2013 and quickly gained popularity among hobbyists, geeks and designers.
The site operates on a model similar to that of eBay. Users must register on the site, create a store and start selling their products. Uploading products to the website is free, but Threeding charges a fee when it comes to purchasing.
One of the great things about this website is that it even provides a 3D printing service so you can make a 3D model and send it home with just one click.
12. Free3D.
Free3D offers you the ability to share your files, instantly download any model you like. TF3DM is the place where you can view over 15,000 3D models along with a small collection of 3D printing files of about 7,400+.
However, if you are looking for a website where you can get free 3D models for your CAD or 3D game designs, then free3D is the place for you.
Model types provided by TF3DM include Cinema 4D, Lowpoly, ObJ, Rigged models, Animated models, FBX models, Maya models, and Blender models.
These models can be represented by almost anything, including vehicles, architecture, aircraft, characters, electronics, animals, plants, sports, food, weapons, and anatomy.
Free3D allows you to complete your projects in half the time it would take you to complete them. Of course, not all models are available for 3D printing, but the ones that are are sure to make your day unforgettable.
13. GrabCAD.
GrabCAD is the largest community of engineers, manufacturers, designers and students. This community has over 9,250,000 members that you can connect with and learn from. You can even share your ideas and CAD models on the platform.
This website provides a free CAD library as well as tutorials and assignments to help you learn and become a competitive designer. You can even join certain groups and connect with people who have the same interests as you. The best part is that you can get answers to questions from experts in a wide variety of industries.
GrabCAD has even developed several 3D printing and CAD collaboration software products such as GrabCAD shop (3D print management software), GrabCAD Print (Stratasys 3D printing workflow simplification software) and GrabCAD Workbench (CAD collaboration software).
WorkBench is a free cloud-based collaboration solution that helps engineers and their teams manage, view and share CAD files and maintain a workflow. This software has raised the profile of the GrabCAD community.
14. Cults3D.
Are you a hobbyist and enjoy typing just for fun? Well, then Cults3D is the perfect place for you. Here you can find some well-defined and vibrant STL files of miniature models that will amaze you.
Cults3D is very similar to Thingiverse where you also get to interact with some experienced designers and creators. On this website, you can find collections from the simplest 3D models to the very intricate and complex ones.
Almost all designs are completely free on Cults, but if you're looking for the highest quality file to 3D print, the portal may charge you a small amount.
On Cults3D, you can request STL files for any subject, whether it's a model of your favorite artist or a cute miniature of Groot with his puppy eyes. All created by your favorite high end designers like Clerx, MaxLab, TOYMAKR3D, VanDragon_DE, 3DZipGuy or SimonRob.
SketchFab.
Who is not interested in complex miniatures and sculptures? Their passion will never fade. Well, if you too are looking for a website that offers free STL and OBJ file models for them, then SketchFab is the place for you.
You can get the best quality drawings for your design, which can be downloaded directly from the resource. The website also has a collection of 3D models for experts. The designs offered here are practically compatible with all 3D printers.
SketchFab is a community of over a million creators on the cusp of becoming the world's largest platform for sharing, publishing and discovering 3D content. You'll be happy to know that the company behind the Fortnite and Unreal engines is SketchFab and was recently acquired by epic games.
Created in 2011, the SketchFab website uses no third-party plugins and has a WebGL JavaScript API that helps render 3D on web pages in all modern web browsers.
16. 3DfindIT.
3DfindIT contains billions of 3D CAM and BIM models from hundreds of thousands of manufacturers worldwide. It is a 3D visual search system for 3D component manufacturers.
You can find 3D parts based on their functionality, 3D objects using a parametric pattern, 3D components with a parametric text term, or 3D elements using a photo or sketch, or even by color.
It is considered a vital platform for engineers, architects, planners and designers. 3DfindIT is specifically designed for professional or semi-professional users. This search engine is undoubtedly a brand new revolution with amazing new methods for browsing your favorite designs.
17. 3Dshook.
3DShook gives you the ability to choose from 40+ categories and find the perfect gift or 3D design for your home decor. You can get a free file or buy a premium product from this site.
All products are 100% tested, useful, fully functional and professionally designed. You can also order 3D printing from 3Dshook using 3D printing services like 3DHub. They also provide a small sample gallery of free STL files to convince you to buy a subscription.
3DShook is a subscription-based service that offers weekly, monthly and yearly memberships to its users. You can even find here some useful and free tools created by the team to finally convince you to purchase a subscription. The founders of 3DShook like to call it the "Gift Maker" because they think of it as a personal production machine.
All of the designs available on 3DShook can be printed on consumer grade 3D printers, adding to the desire to explore this website. This site even has instructions on how to use the downloaded file and then print it on a 3D printer.
18. Zortrax Library.
The Zortrax Library is a collection of ready-made models uploaded by users of Zortrax printers. Here you can get free model files and download them along with your project management in one place.
The Zortrax Library is more of an application to help you complete your projects quickly and conveniently. You can download your preferred model from there, and the downloaded model will immediately appear in the Local Files tab.
The application also allows you to edit previous models and adjust their appearance whenever you want. Over 1100 3D printer models on this website are optimized for ABS filament, so manufacturers who are not yet familiar with this filament may want to give it a try.
The Zortrax Library includes a collection of clothing and accessories, games and cosplay, robotics, Zortrax parts, household items, medicine, art and design, aviation and architecture.
Libre3D.
Are you a committed supporter of the open source 3D movement? If yes, then Libre3D can be your second home. This is because the inventor of the RepRap project, Adrian Boyer, is on the board of directors of this website.
This website offers over 480 free STL files for download and also provides a great SCAD to STL file converter service. All files in this resource are open source, and the renderer can be used from Github.
20. Fab365.
South Korean company Fab365 is a place where users can view high quality STL files, download them and print them at any time. This is an electronic marketplace for files for 3D printers.
There is a fairly small collection of 3D printer files that are available for free on this website, but most are subscription-based and require registration to purchase. His collections of 3D printer models include cartoon items, military collections and miniatures.
This website is partnered with Creality, Prusa Research, Fiberlogy, Anet 3D printer, Wham Bam, Tesla Filament, Two Trees, Wild Rose builds, Ev3DM, Noulei Tronxy, Biqu BIGTREETECH and Inov3D. This website even features composite robotic models to help create a new movement in 3D printing culture.
21. NASA 3D Resources.
You must be thinking how smart it is to name a website like that to fool web surfers, but you should be glad to know that this website actually provides files for NASA 3D printers! And the best part is that all of these resources are completely free to use and download. Here you can find a huge collection of 3D models, textures and images from NASA.
This may seem like a dark gray website with a very boring interface, but this website is actually heaven for those who are both interested in astronomy and 3D printing.
You can download STL files for educational purposes to make the Hubble Scape telescope, Landsat 9, the M2020 Perseverance rover, the Curiosity rover, or even amazing landmarks like the Apollo 11 landing site.
22. Redpah.
Redpah is a 3D printing file marketplace where you can download both premium and free STL files of various models such as jewelry, appliances, miniatures, toys, characters and more. Its repository contains 4800+ STL files for download.
An amazing feature is the website's ability to sort 3D printing projects based on the work of popular designers. It even offers a powerful security mechanism and takes strong action against any illegal activity such as piracy.
23. Yeggi.
Yeggi is a wonderful website where you can find deluxe 3D model files filtered from all over the internet and communities for your 3D printer. It is also called Google for 3D printable models. Currently, he has collected about 3.1 million 3D models from sites such as Thingiverse, TF3DM, Pinshape, STLfinder, MyMiniFactory, GrabCAD, Cults and many more.
Among other things, it shows you the top 100 3D model files to find the most popular 3D printed materials on the web. Search queries aside, it provides interesting 3D printing related articles and has a fairly interactive homepage.
24. STLFinder.
And again, as the name suggests, STL finder is a website where you can find almost any 3D printing STL file and get it in no time.
Immediately after logging in, you can view the millions of 3D model files indexed on the page. If you create an account on this website, you can bookmark your favorite searches to speed up future searches.
This website will help you get professional 3D models for your 3D project right away. You may need an architectural model, a new toy for a child, or a necklace model… Well, all you need is just a search in STLFinder.
25. Thangs.
Thangs is a 3D collaboration and sharing community. Here you can get many file upload options for your 3D printer.
This is the only platform or file search engine for 3D printers with a geometric search function. It is the world's largest database of 3D models and is used to analyze, search and compare models.
Conclusion.
So that ends our list, although it could actually be much longer. As the world evolves and people show an unprecedented interest in 3D printing, websites providing 3D printing files not only flourish, but new ones appear. This proves that this list can go on and on.
Several other websites such as 3Dwarehouse, Embodi3D, Cubify, SproutForm, AutoDesk 123D, Repables, CubeHero, Bld3r, Print me a Sheep, CGStudio, Shapeways, XYZ Printing, Tridimensiia, 3DaGoGo, 3DKToys, etc., no less waiting for your visit. These are all CAD and 3D modeling toolkits that provide free as well as premium file downloads.