There are many site sites out there that have where you can download models that people have designed and shared. Many times even for what would seem to be a custom need that you have, someone has already designed it. Start off with these sites and then later you can get into designing your own creations.www.thingiverse.com - ThingiVerse Some are free, some paid, and some are a mix.
If you have a favorite site not listed here, please post in the #3DPrinting Slack channel.
Site | Type | Free/Paid | #Models | #Visitors | Comments |
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Thingiverse | Repository | Free | ★★★★★ | ★★★★ | Thingiverse is one of the most popular site for models, but can be a bit disorganized compared to others. |
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GrabCAD | Repository | Free | ★★★★★ | ★★★ | Nice engineering models, but not necessarily focused on printing. These you may have to modify in a CAD package before printing. |
Sketchfab | Repository | Free | ★★ | ★★★ | |
CGTrader | Marketplace | Free, Paid | ★★★ | ★★★ | CGTrader is a printable model database, but most come at a cost. Many jewelry items here. |
MyMiniFactory | Marketplace | Free | ★★★ | ★★★ | My Mini Factory has designs that are guaranteed to print. Many are paid and you can upload your designs to make money off them. This is the gallery for the 3D design tool TinkerCad and Autodesk. This site also has design challenges with nice prizes if you are a designer. |
https://cults3d.com/en - Cults 3D checks the models for printability and sorts them into categories.
https://pinshape.com/ - Pinshape has both free and paid models, so be careful which you fall in love with.
http://www.3dshook.com/ = 3DS Hook has more paid models. Also a place where you can start making money on your model if you get good at designing.
https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/ - 3D Warehouse is the gallery for Sketchup created designs.
https://www.cgtrader.com/ - CGTrader is a printable model database, but most come at a cost. Many jewelry items here.
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Yeggi | Search Engine | Free, Paid | n/a | ★★★ | Yeggi is the google for 3D model databases. It searches all the others listed here. |
https://www.ameede.net/ - Found a new one. It has sections for 3D Models and for CNC/Laser files.
https://grabcad.com/ - Nice engineering models, but not necessarily focused on printing. These you may have to modify in a CAD package before printing.
http://www.turbosquid.com/ - Turbo Squid. Last resort site. All models are paid and there is no way to sort by printable items.
In case I missed some, here are some more.
Free3D | Repository | Free, Paid | ★★ | ★★★ | |
Pinshape | Marketplace | Free, Paid | ★★★ | ★★★ | Pinshape has both free and paid models, so be careful which you fall in love with. |
Site | Type | Free/Paid | #Models | #Visitors | |
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Thingiverse | Repository | Free | ★★★★★ | ★★★★ | |
GrabCAD | Repository | Free | ★★★★★ | ★★★ | |
Sketchfab | Repository | Free | ★★ | ★★★ | |
CGTrader | Marketplace | Free, Paid | ★★★ | ★★★ | |
MyMiniFactory | Marketplace | Free | ★★★ | ★★★ | |
Yeggi | Search Engine | Free, Paid | n/a | ★★★ | |
Free3D | Repository | Free, Paid | ★★ | ★★★ | |
Pinshape | Marketplace | Free, Paid | ★★★ | ★★★ | |
XYZprinting 3D Gallery | Marketplace | Free, Paid | ★★★ | ★★★ | |
Dremel Lesson Plans | Repository | Free | ★★ | ★★★ | |
YouMagine | Repository | Free | ★★★ | ★★★ | |
Cults3D | Marketplace | Free, Paid | ★★ | ★★ | Cults 3D checks the models for printability and sorts them into categories. |
Yobi3D | Search Engine | Free | n/a | ★★ | |
3DExport | Marketplace | Free, Paid | ★★★ | ★★ | |
Zortrax Library | Repository | Free | ★★ | ★★ | |
STLFinder | Search Engine | Free, Paid | n/a | ★★ | |
Rinkak | Marketplace | Free, Paid | ★★ | ★★ | |
3DKitBash | Marketplace | Free, Paid | ★★ | ★★ | |
3DShook | Subscription Service | Free, Paid | ★★ | ★★ | 3DS Hook has more paid models. Also a place where you can start making money on your model if you get good at designing. |
RascomRas | Repository | Free | ★ | ★★ | |
Threeding | Marketplace | Free, Paid | ★★ | ★★ | |
Repables | Repository | Free | ★ | ★★ | |
Libre3D | Repository | Free | ★ | ★ | |
3Dagogo | Marketplace | Free, Paid | ★ | ★ | |
Shapetizer | Marketplace | Free, Paid | ★ | ★ | |
The Forge | Repository | Free | ★★ | ★ | |
Fab365 | Marketplace | Free, Paid | ★ | ★ | |
Redpah | Marketplace | Free, Paid | ★★ | ★ | |
Polar Cloud | Repository | Free | ★★ | ★★ | |
3D Warehouse | Repository | Free | ★ | ★★★★ | 3D Warehouse is the gallery for Sketchup created designs. |
STLHive | ShopFree, Paid | Free, Paid | ★ | ★ | |
Shapeking | Repository | Free | n/a | ★ | |
NASA | Repository | Free | ★ | ★★★★ | |
NIH 3D Print Exchange | Repository | Free | ★★★★★ | ★★★★ | |
Instructables | Repository | Free | ★★ | ★★★★★ | |
Ameede.net | Repository | It has sections for 3D Models and for CNC/Laser files. | |||
Turbo Squid | Last resort site. All models are paid and there is no way to sort by printable items. |