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Create or download VR models

Would like to start by finding pre-existing 3D models or creating your own 3D models to put into your VR world? Check out the online 3D model repositories and modelling software for VR on this page.

3D Model Repositories for VR

• Adobe Stock Adobe Stock offers royalty-free high-quality 3D models and free, community-uploaded models.
• cgtrader Free 3D models available for download, available in MAX, OBJ, STL, C4D, BLEND, MA, MB, etc.
• Clara Free Online 3D Modeling, Rendering, Sharing and Models.
• Poly Poly is a repository of open-source 3D models that you can import into your Unity or A-Frame VR project.
• Sketchfab The world’s largest platform to publish, share and discover 3D content online and in VR.

VR Modelling Software

Note: You might remember some of the following software programs from our 3D resource guide. However, keep in mind that CAD software (such as TinkerCAD, AutoCAD, etc) is best used to create prototypes and models that are to be 3D printed as opposed to VR animations, as the files may poorly in game engines.

• Blender Blender is a free and open source 3D animation suite. It supports the entirety of the 3D pipeline—modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing and motion tracking, even video editing and game creation. Advanced users employ Blender’s API for Python scripting to customize the application and write specialized tools; often these are included in Blender’s future releases.
• Daz Studio Daz Studio is a free 3D program that allows you to choose from and customize characters and scenes, that you can then animate in order to create VR environments. They also have easy-to-follow video tutorials for beginners.
• Sculptris Sculptris provides an excellent gateway into the exciting world of 3D. It's features are easy to learn, even for someone with no experience in digital art, yet robust enough for creating base models that can then be refined in other applications.
• ZBrushCoreMini ZBrushCoreMini is a free digital sculpting software designed for new artists of all ages. It has a streamlined interface that lets anyone jump right in and start sculpting immediately.

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