There are many sites out there where you can download models that people have designed and shared. Some are free, some paid, and some are a mixSites listed here are gathered from websites that focus on 3D Printing or from Makersmiths user feedback. Some sites contain free downloads or tools, some are paid.
If you have a favorite site not listed here, please post in the #3DPrinting Slack channel.
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Model Sources
| 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 | ★★ | ★★ |
| 3DExport | Marketplace | Free, Paid | ★★★ | ★★ |
| Zortrax Library | Repository | Free | ★★ | ★★ |
| STLFinder | Search Engine | Free, Paid | n/a | ★★ |
| 3DKitBash | Marketplace | Free, Paid | ★★ | ★★ |
| Threeding | Marketplace | Free, Paid | ★★ | ★★ |
| Repables | Repository | Free | ★ | ★★ |
| Libre3D | Repository | Free | ★ | ★ |
| Fab365 | Marketplace | Free, Paid | ★ | ★ |
| Redpah | Marketplace | Free, Paid | ★★ | ★ |
| 3D Warehouse | Repository | Free | ★ | ★★★★ |
| NASA | Repository | Free | ★ | ★★★★ |
| NIH 3D Print Exchange | Repository | Free | ★★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Instructables | Repository | Free | ★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Ameede.net | Repository | Free |
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| Turbo Squid | Repository | Paid |
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STL Creation Sites
| Site | Purpose | Comments |
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| It's Litho | Create your custom lithophanes. | You can upload your own images, select parameters, and create your own custom lithophanes. Site will generate an STL file for you |