Anyone who practises 3D art knows it can be an incredibly time consuming process, so help in the form of ready-made 3D models is always welcome. In recent years, a large number of websites have appeared offering just that and, while you have to pay for the majority of them, there are many free 3D models online too. You just have to know where to look.
Here, we scoured the web and found a selection of free resources, which will hopefully save you time on your next project. Enjoy!
Joren Kandel has a vast collection of 3D models available to download for free3D artist Joren Kandel runs PixelLab, a blog focused on motion graphics. Having worked in the industry for nine years now, he's built up a large collection of 3D assets, many of which he generously offers as a free download.
All you need to do is sign up to his newsletter and wait for an invitation to access his 3D model freebies, in which you'll find everything from Christmas decorations and digital camera lenses to robots and architecture.
Use this free model to start creating your own 3D bike designGet your characters fit and healthy with this free bicycle model from Quality 3D models. This free .max file provides a great starting point for you to create your own personal 3D bike design.
Save time by populating your medieval scenes with this cool house modelPopulate your medieval scenes with this traditional house from TF3DM. This cool download comes available in .3ds, .obj, .c4d and .3dm formats.
Bring your underwater scenes to life with this free goldfish model
Bring your underwater scenes to life with this free goldfish model from Turbosquid. Available in .max and .3ds formats, this asset includes all textures and materials and should be used in accordance with Turbosquid's royalty free license.
Accesorise your characters in style with this free orient watch modelNeed to accesorise your characters? Check out this free orient watch model from Turbosquid. Ready rigged and including all materials and textures, this .max file is available for use under a royalty free license.
Download this cool UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter totally free from TF3DMTF3DM offer thousands of 3D models that you can download absolutely for free. And this cool UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter is one of them. The four-bladed, twin-engine, medium-lift utility helicopter is available in .3ds, .obj, .mb, .lwo and .max formats and free for personal use only.
The Greyscalegorilla team created these brilliant, free 3D models to celebrate Daft Punk's new albumTo celebrate the official release of a Daft Punk album, the Greyscalegorilla team decided to give away these professionally modeled Daft Punk helmet models for Cinema 4D. Texture and ready to render, incorporate these free 3D models into your sci-fi designs.
Add some designer furniture to your scene with this beautiful free 3D modelAfter some designer furniture for your scene? Then look no further than this Epoca Selva table model, created by 3D designer Evgeny. The free 3D model is available in .fbx, .obj and .3ds formats and comes complete with materials and textures.
Save yourself lots of time by downloading these free 3D wine glass modelsCreating realistic looking glass in 3D is both tricky and time-consuming. Here, 3D artist Mihai Panait has done the hard work for you, creating a set of various-shaped wine glasses. Available in .max, .obj and .3ds formats, the models are offered for use under a standard royalty free license.
This free 3D model by Curro Astorza is a sweet rideBased in Barcelona, 3D illustrator Curro Astorza is the man behind this detailed 1953 Cadillac Eldorado. The free 3D model is available to download in both XSI scene and .obj formats. The asset is free for use in both personal and commercial projects.
Turbosquid has hundreds of free 3D models on offer, including this cool turbo sonic carTurboSquid is the largest library of 3D products in the world. You have to pay for the vast majority of its catalogue, but they also offer hundreds of free 3D models for download, this cool turbo sonic car being one of them.
Want your characters to rock the Harry Potter look? Grab this free glasses download from TurbosquidOk, so it's not the most exciting model ever. But creating convincing looking glass in 3D is no easy task. So, if you fancy completing your character with the Harry Potter look, save yourself some time and hassle and grab this free glasses download instead. Note: only for use in 3ds Max.
iPhone 4This ultrarealistic model of an iPhone 4 was created by 3D artist Anders Kjellberg of Dogday Design. Offering it as a free download, the zip includes a file for Cinema 4D R11.5 (with textures) and an .obj (untextured). The model is free for both personal and commercial use but conditions apply. Check Kjellberg's site for full details.
Create your own space adventure with Nasa's extensive range of free 3D modelsFor everything space related, head over to the Nasa website where you'll find an extensive library of free 3D models. There's astronauts, lunar modules, satellites and more. Most models are in the common .3ds format but there are also .lwo, .fbx, or .obj formats available in some cases. Usage guidelines apply.
Find this free cool house model at ShareCG.comThis cool house is offered by ShareCG, the site that hosts the web's largest collection of free computer graphics resources including thousands of free 3D CG Models. The house is offered as an untextured .obj file but the download includes separate material files for easy texturing. Note: registration to the site is required to download models.
Download over 100 free plant and tree models courtesy of vegetation generator application XfrogHelp yourself to 130 free plant and tree models from Xfrog, the vegetation-generation application. Choose from a list of 30 species, then click the 'Try before you buy' button for a free model. Download formats include .obj as well as files for use in Maya, 3ds Max, Cinema 4D, Vue, Terragen 2, modo and Lighwave.
Find all of these models in this brilliant free pack from the guys at GreyscalegorillaThis brilliant collection of free Cinema 4D models from the Greyscalegorilla community are copyright free and ready to be used in your project. The pack includes everything from a VW camper to a Lego man from various 3D artists, including Rob Redman of Pariah Studios. There is also an accompanying demo video and details on how to install the pack.
Download this free wall lamp to use in any 3D interior projectNot the most exciting of models, we know, but one of those items that will always come in handy. This wall lamp is provided by online store 3D Export, where you can buy and sell models, as well as find a library of other useful free items. This lamp, offered as a .obj file, was created using 3ds Max 2010 and rendered in V-Ray 1.5.
Visit TurboSquid for all your 3D model needsDigital media supply company Turbosquid has literally thousands of 3D models available to purchase. But they also offer a percentage of them absolutely free of charge, although you do have to register with the site to take advantage of this service. This brilliant truck model comes in available in .c4d, .xml, .fbx, .ma, .mb and .obj formats. Photoshop textures are also available for this model. Available on a standard royalty free license.
Download this cool robot character free of charge at The Free 3D modelsThis cool character is available at 3D asset supplier The Free 3D Models. There site has a huge selection of products, organised into categories, with everything from furniture and plants to food and animals. One of our favourites is this little robot model, which is available as a .obj file.
Create your own version of Jurassic Park with this awesome, free T-Rex modelThis awesome model is another from digital media supply company Turbosquid. Registration is required to download and it should be noted that this asset is only available for versions of Lightwave 7.5 and above (formats .lwo, .lw and .lws).
Download this cool Mini model for free from 3D digital art site OyonaleOyonale is a site about computer graphics and digital art and has a section dedicated to free 3D models. Included in this section is this brilliant Mini model, which is available either in .obj format or .c4d, the latter of which includes textures and UV templates.
This female head model offered by Turbosquid provides a great start for any character or sculpting workFrom the over 300 free models offered by Turbosquid, included is this female head, which acts a great starting point for any 3D character or sculpting work. Available as a .max file, the site also has a male head available.
Check out Flying Architecture to download this cool tricycle and many more free 3D assetsThis gorgeous little retro tricycle was created by 3D artist Ivan Málek, who then shared it on Flying Architecture - a CG site, which provides 3D models, materials and textures. This particular model is available for use with Rhino and Modo and there is also a .obj file for download.
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