Sketchfab store lets users purchase 3D models royalty free.
Sketchfab, the 3D model sharing platform, has officially launched its Sketchfab store which will allow designers to sell and purchase 3D models online.
Founded in 2012, its community of 1.5 million users have published close to 3 million 3D models to the platform. This launch will enable creative professionals and hobbyists working across animation, architecture, 3D printing, virtual reality and beyond to monetise their work whilst users will be able to access thousands of high quality 3D models and textures royalty free. In addition, customers will be able to select and purchase models with confidence with Sketchfab’s “Model Inspector” tool, which allows every aspect of a 3D model, including textures and topology, to be reviewed in real-time. The Sketchfab viewer also supports VR and AR out of the box.
“We’re extremely excited to launch the Sketchfab store after a successful open beta,” shared Alban Denoyel, Co-founder and CEO of Sketchfab. “The store allows our extraordinarily talented community to easily monetise their work on a single platform, while the model inspector takes the guesswork out 3D model purchases. We cannot thank our early adopter buyers and sellers enough for sharing their thoughtful feedback and making the official store as strong as possible.”
Creators can now upload and monetise their work on the Sketchfab store.
Already used by brands such as Oath, Sony, HTC, Amazon and others, Sketchfab recently announced content partnerships with Facebook at f8, integrating their AR studio platform, and with Apple at WWDC, as one of the launching partners of their new 3D format. The launch also follows a six-month open beta program with early adopter buyers and sellers, during which the team gathered feedback and continuously added new features to develop the best store experience possible.
“Sketchfab’s store is a great place to buy assets because customers can inspect models from all angles instead of browsing through cherry-picked presentation images,” says Matthias Andre, Co-founder and Art Director of Bitgem, a team that creates 3D models and textures for game developers. “For sellers, it’s hassle-free as there is no need to create extensive presentation material. It’s easy to create great looking 3D previews and even showcase animations.”
