CGTrader

CGTrader is a digital marketplace connecting 3D artists with individuals and teams looking for models and other production assets. Founded in 2011 by 3D designer Marius Kalytis, the platform grew from his difficulty finding a useful marketplace for creators. Today, it brings together individual buyers, studios, and companies across industries.

The catalog serves a wide range of uses: characters and vehicles for video games, furniture and objects for architectural visualization, assets for film and animation, virtual- and augmented-reality content, and models ready for 3D printing. Users can also search by technical type—such as animated, rigged, PBR, or low-poly—and by software or file format.

Formats listed on the platform include OBJ, FBX, STL, BLEND, MAX, C4D, MA, and glTF. That range helps buyers find files that fit their workflows, although compatibility and readiness depend on each listing. Product pages describe the contents and license associated with the asset.

Purchases can support personal or commercial projects, with license terms that vary by asset. Some models are free and others are paid; the catalog includes filters for price, category, format, and technical characteristics. Its quality standard highlights certain file attributes, such as PBR textures, to make an initial review easier before downloading.

For sellers, CGTrader provides a place to publish work and reach international customers. The company also connects buyers with designers for custom projects, allowing a team to hire for bespoke work when an existing asset does not meet its needs. Artist portfolios and profiles sit alongside the downloadable model marketplace.

Business accounts add team tools, including a shared library so multiple employees can access purchased models, credit-based purchasing options, and license terms for broader commercial use. The company also offers services related to managing 3D content, including file conversion or technical review for certain projects.

The community is a visible part of the site, with designers, challenges, forums, tutorials, and search trends. Buyers can browse assets by industry and find creators; artists can use the platform for more than publishing a single model. Scope and terms depend on each product, account, and project agreement.

The legal terms identify UAB CGTrader as the operating company registered in Vilnius, Lithuania. Although the company has that corporate base, the main experience is online: compare formats, check licenses, buy or download models, and connect with designers. CGTrader functions as content and services infrastructure for digital production rather than a walk-in shop for physical 3D objects.