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The 4 Best Websites for Free 3D Printing Files
By Amir M. Bohlooli
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!
Cults・Download free 3D printer models・STL, OBJ, 3MF, CAD
Top design
By Holoprops
Do you want a fantastic way to customize your Switch Dock? Here's the Nintendo Switch Crystal Dock Decor! Super easy to print in any color to go along with your TV setup, it's print-in-place with no support. The model was carefully designed not to obstruct the AirFlow of the Switch or the cables at the back.
Download STL Files
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ARTICULATED PRINT-IN-PLACE, POSABLE, ANIMATED, FIXABLE SNAKE
€3.75 -20% €3
Gingerbread Santa Claus
€2. 87
03The Thing Addams
€1.99
04Flexi Monkey Print in Place
€2.70 -20% €2.16
CRAIGHILL CHANNEL LIGHT - N (1/160) SCALE MODEL LANDMARK
€6
06EIFFEL TOWER - PARIS
€1.29
07Deer box
Free
083D Printable Red Baron car
€4.32
09Beat - Jet Set Radio
€10
10Rudolf the Reindeer with movement and luminous nose
€2. 40
11Army Jeep
€2
12☃️Articulated Monster Snowman - XMAS TREE ORNAMENT☃️
€2.50
13[Japanese Capsule Toy Machine]EduColon(Rich Design Set)
€4.76
14Winter Dragon
€3.84
15FLEXI PRINT-IN-PLACE STANDING GIRAFFE
€3.18 -50% €1.59
Mushroom jewelry box and mushroom piggy bank
€3
17CHRISTMAS TREE WITH LEGS
€2. 94
18Ping Pong Game
Free
19Space Elves Ghost Titan - December Discount
€25.12 -25% €18.84
Hi-Han, the hilarious donkey....
€6
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Wall shelf “Amanita Fungus”
€2.40
02DJI AVATA GoPro Mount
€2.50
03gene simmons kiss - 3Dprinting
€7
04PET-Machine, make Your own filament from plastic bottles at home!
€15
05Snowflake - Polymer Cutter (Clay Cutter)
€3. 05
06Cute Flexi Print-in-Place Circus Elephant
€2.83
07Christmas Rudolph the Reindeer - Crex
€3.20
08Flexi Print-in-Place Skeleton Hand
€1.91
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Recyled Christmas Tree
Free
03Brick Dice Tower
€4.76
04Hedwig Ornament
Free
05Skis
Free
06Peaky Blinders Gnome
€2. 66 -50% €1.33
Katana Man Helmet - Chainsawman Cosplay
€38
08Kaws Mr. Peely Fortnite Banana Doll
€4.80
09Bear and sasquatch
Free
10FLEXI PRINT-IN-PLACE CHRISTMAS DRAGONS
€3.83 -50% €1.91
Flexy Shark
Free
12String Spinner Machine for Knitwear
€3
13Reindeer - Flexi Articulated Animal (print in place, no supports)
€2 -30% €1. 40
STAR WARS ADVENT CALENDAR 2022 DAY #8, VINTAGE WAMPA BUMBLE RUDOLPH FIGURE, ORNAMENT. 3.75", 1/18 KENNER, HASBRO
€2.87
15TRIBUNE 1/32
€9.43
16Double Chassis Container - Road Train Trailer
€1.34
17GINGERBREAD COOKIE CUTTER
Free
18Bracket Rindow Bullet Light fo Marin Nicasio+
Free
19GUARDA-CHUVA DA COPA DO MUNDO DO QATAR 2022, CHAPÉU, BONÉ, GUARDA-CHUVA
€3.78 -30% €2. 65
HAPPY OCTOPUS
€1.88
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Condors of Conjuration
Free
02Christmas Cool Gnome / Gnomo Cool Navideño
Free
03flexi turtle
Free
04Road Runner
Free
05PRINT-IN-PLACE SPRING LOADED BOX
Free
06Cute Mini Octopus
Free
07King Cnidarian Fire Dispensers
Free
08Cnidarian Fire Dispensers
Free
🔁 Updated
Dog gives paw
€1. 18
Jeti Stick Protector - Long Version
Free
One euro coin
Free
ÖBB wagon 1:45 Bc4üh gauge 0 revised version
€35
Undying Machine
Volkswagen T1 Camper Van
Mario Star decorations
Takeuchi TL12v2 RC Skidsteer
Saying -Watching you- tile and nightlight cover
€0.65
S80 G19
€13.45
Holly Cinderling Dragon Eating Gingerbread Man, Cute Articulating Christmas Dragon
€2.87
Ronaldinho Gaucho Wall Decor
€0.93
Sorting trays for organizing Legos (or anything else)
€2. 87
S80 G19 Skeletonized
€14.17
Samurai Battlesuit Weapons | Greater Good
€4
15mm ACW CSA Napoleon 5 different guns set
€27.50
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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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🔩 Best useful 3D objects you can make with a 3D printer・Cults
🔩 Best useful 3D objects you can make with a 3D printer
Download useful, practical and functional 3D models
Discover for our TOP of the best useful items for 3D printing in everyday life. Whether you want to make your life easier in the bathroom, in the kitchen, at home or at work, this list of 3D printer models has everything you need. Start life hacking right now with your 3D printer!
Pen and pencil holder
Free
GROVIE MONSTER
Free
Mechanical quick release phone stand
Free
Filament clip / Universal filament clip
Free
Mobile phone holder in socket
Free of charge
Universal phone holder _ Samsung galaxy / Xiaomi Redmi
Free
Refrigerator Storage Box Fresh Spacer
Free
FLEXI BEETLE
Free
Egg separator (kitchen)
Free
MONEY CLIPS
Free
Tripod smartphone
Free
Bag stopper
1 €
Bag Clips
Free
Switcherang: Nintendo Switch 9 Joy-Con Grip0009
Free
Headset Holder
Free
PASTE PUSHER
Free
Cable Gland for Desktop Sit-Up
Free
Clamp with hand screw
Free
Cable clip
Free
Adjustable rugged waterproof box
Free
v2 sound amplifier
Free
1.
75 mm "DAS FILAMENT" Filament ClipFree
Cool Squeeze - fan grip
Free
Egg tray
Free
Walnut cracker [my grandmother's design].
Free
Bag Clip with Screw Cap (Modified Version2)
Free
Makeup organizer box
Free
GuitarPicks
Free
3DMX / Crocmark (Bookmark)
Free
Monster Cookie Cutter
Free
Tape dispenser
Free
Mini Vise
Free
Optimized G-Clamp
Free
Pistachio Opener
Free
Phone Amplifier Hex
Free
Salt and Pepper Text Shakers
Free
Self-aligning Gimballed drink holder
Free
Solo Finger Pen
Free
Tools tray
Free
Cable management Hive
Free
Phone Stand with Cable Routing
Free
DIRECT SQUEEZER
Free
Print in Place Allen Key Holder Inspired by Wiha
Free
Turbine Faucet Watersaver
Free
Geometric phone holder
Free
Joycon & Knuckles
Free
Miyuka Beads Sorting Box
Free
Bird lemon squeezer/MAJ
Free
Bag Clip with Screw Cap (Modified Version2)
Filament clip / Universal filament clip
Shower Head Industrial Holder
Filament clip / Universal filament clip
Here is a list of best STL files of useful and functional objects for 3D printing0219 Cults and are perfectly 3D printable .
This collection contains useful free or premium 3D models of to make your life easier. Designers from all over the world are facing the same challenges as you and have put their design skills to the service of with innovative, practical and above all 3D printable solutions!
This TOP useful 3D printable has everything you need to make your daily life more than efficient and practical . You'll find everything you need to amplify your phone's sound, clean things up, save toothpaste, repair... One of the criticisms often made about 3D printing is that creators only make useless things, this collection is - perfect example to prove otherwise. As proof, the 3D printer and 3D file sharing platform allow 3D designers from all over the world to put their skills and design ideas at the service of all.
If you print the file for home, don't forget to show us how you use it by posting a photo of the result! This will help designers better understand the impact their ideas have on the daily lives of 3D printer owners.
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 supplies, 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 3D Systems Cube series consumer 3D printers. 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 wide 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, appearance, 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.