{"id":166134,"date":"2023-01-19T15:11:15","date_gmt":"2023-01-19T07:11:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/facfox.com\/docs\/?post_type=kb&#038;p=166134"},"modified":"2023-01-31T17:27:27","modified_gmt":"2023-01-31T09:27:27","slug":"the-best-stl-repositories-2023-free-and-paid-files-for-3d-printing","status":"publish","type":"kb","link":"https:\/\/facfox.com\/docs\/kb\/the-best-stl-repositories-2023-free-and-paid-files-for-3d-printing","title":{"rendered":"The Best STL Repositories 2023 \u2013 Free and Paid Files for 3D Printing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Where to find free STL files for 3D printing? There are many repositories and the number of STL and other files is getting bigger and bigger. Such platforms, together with the free and paid files to download, sometimes offer extra features. Let\u2019s take a look at them.<\/p>\n<h2>File Repositories \u2013 Free and Paid Files for 3D Printing<\/h2>\n<p>Not all file repositories were built in order to provide free or paid STLs for 3D printing in the first place. Such repositories as Sketchfab or CGTrader, for example, have a different focus. However, their vast collections contain a big amount of 3D printable files nevertheless.<\/p>\n<h3>Cults \u2013 The Best for Designers<\/h3>\n<p>Models: Free\/Paid<br \/>\nFiles: STL, OBJ, other.<br \/>\nSite:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cults3d.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Cults<\/a><br \/>\nThe high popularity of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/3dwithus.com\/articulated-dragon-models-flexible-print-in-place-for-3d-printing\">print in place articulated dragons<\/a>\u00a0pushed Cults to the first place in our ranking system. We labeled the website as \u201cThe Best for Designers\u201d as we witnessed the real success stories taking place there. A few talented designers managed to earn a substantial amount of money by selling their designs. This gives hope to independent designers for 3D printing and encourages them not to be afraid to put a price tag on the models.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"481\" height=\"271\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-166136 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/facfox.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Pasted-3.png\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>GIFs.<\/strong>\u00a0When browsing through Cults, you can find a lot of models displayed with the GIF animations. Such GIFs make the models, like Flexi articulated, for example, better presented. Some designers have all of their designs animated with the GIFs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Best 3D Designers.<\/strong>\u00a0On a specific\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cults3d.com\/en\/top-designers\/downloads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">page<\/a>, Cults list the designers who have a big number of followers, likes, sales, and downloads. After a brief research, the pages may give a great insight into niches and demand in design for 3D printing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Selling.<\/strong> Cults is the most convenient and straightforward platform to sell STL and other files for 3D printing. It is known that the open-source-driven 3D printing community is reluctant to pay for the STL files, but the models with the $1-2 price tag are doing quite well. Check the profiles of Top 100 Best Designers (in Sales).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Competitions.<\/strong>\u00a0Sponsored by various 3D printing-related manufacturers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Printables \u2013 The Best for Community<\/h3>\n<p>Models: Free<br \/>\nFiles: STL, Gcode, other<br \/>\nSite:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.printables.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Printables<\/a><br \/>\nJoseph Prusa and Prusa3D team have been assuring the community that their file repository would be more neutral and less brand-related. They kept their promise and the big rebranding happened recently. PrusaPrinters became Printables. Another update on Printables is the introduction of gamification.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Badges &amp; Prusameters.<\/strong>\u00a0Gamified leveling and reward system. Designers and makers can level up their profiles by earning various badges. Publishing models, sharing makes, generating likes, and other activities reward members with Prusameters \u2013 points, that can be exchanged for real products, including filament.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure style=\"width: 768px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.facfox.com\/imgs\/2023\/01\/31\/867b9489136cdf83.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"614\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Printables Badges and Prusameters Reward System Screenshot: Printables<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Gcodes.<\/strong> A rare and brave case when the Gcode file sharing is encouraged. We would recommend to use such files (FFF-tagged thumbnails) with an extra caution and make sure that you use the recommended 3D printer and filament.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Competitions.<\/strong>\u00a0Open to everyone and, in rare cases, for a specific 3D printer or filament only.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure style=\"width: 768px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.facfox.com\/imgs\/2023\/01\/31\/bfa2c4fb96a4c2b9.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"566\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gcode FFF Tags and Contest Badges Screenshot: PrusaPrinters<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>MakerBot Thingiverse \u2013 The Best Open Source<\/h3>\n<p>Models: Free<br \/>\nFiles: STL, OBJ, other.<br \/>\nSite:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Thingiverse<\/a><br \/>\nPart of the MakerBot\u2019s ecosystem.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Open Source.<\/strong> Thingiverse encourages to publish the files under Creative Commons License. Under these terms, such files are not only free but also can be altered in any way. This approach greatly benefits open source movement.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Remix.<\/strong> In relation to the previous point, Thingiverse has the best system for remixing the existing models. In some cases, remixed versions get even more attention than the original versions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Groups.<\/strong>\u00a0These are worth mentioning. Thingiverse groups have a slightly limited functionality compared to the traditional forums but the goal is the same. Similar to Facebook niche groups.<br \/>\nIncidentally, probably as a victim of its own success, Thingiverse had significant outages (long loading) in 2018-2019.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>MyMiniFactory<\/h3>\n<p>Models: Free\/Paid\/Subscription<br \/>\nFiles: STL, OBJ<br \/>\nSite:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.myminifactory.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">MyMiniFactory<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Crowdfunding Campaigns.<\/strong>\u00a0MyMiniFactory helps to run fundraising campaigns. In the volume sense, they are not a rival for Kickstarter, but it is clear that they are growing their share in the TableTop Gaming and \u201cPrint &amp; Paint\u201d market niches.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Scan The World.<\/strong>\u00a0MyMiniFactory is home of a wonderful initiative. With their community curating every uploaded file, all 3D scanned historical and art objects are 3D printable without further editing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.facfox.com\/imgs\/2023\/01\/31\/0c332b7c903699d4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">3D Printed Models from Scan The World Collection (Photo: 3DWithUs)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Stores.<\/strong>\u00a0A marketplace for advanced designers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Competitions.<\/strong> Sponsored or in connection with various crowdfunding campaigns, including Print &amp; Paint-type competitions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tribes.<\/strong>\u00a0The tribes are mini-communities with creators and their followers within the MyMiniFactory ecosystem. Anyone can start following and supporting a tribe of their choice. 3D models with their original stories which are produced within the Tribes are best optimized for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/3dwithus.com\/best-resin-3d-printers\">resin 3D printers<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Thangs<\/h3>\n<p>Models: Free<br \/>\nFormat: STL, OBJ, other<br \/>\nSite:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/thangs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Thangs<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>3D Viewer.<\/strong>\u00a0This is an outstanding feature. In fact, at the first glance, it looked like a browser-based 3D design software.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure style=\"width: 768px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.facfox.com\/imgs\/2023\/01\/31\/9bde49b71f103a33.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Advanced Search, Workspaces, Leaderboards, and more. Screenshot: Thangs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>AR.<\/strong>\u00a0Models can be downloaded to Android and iOS devices as the objects for augmented reality.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Search.<\/strong>\u00a0Thangs\u2019 search engine can show 3D models from other file repositories.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Workspace.<\/strong>\u00a0Sharing and collaboration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Other STL Sharing Platforms<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pinshape.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Pinshape<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youmagine.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Youmagine<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cgtrader.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">CGTrader<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sketchfab.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Sketchfab<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.turbosquid.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Turbosquid<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/free3d.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Free3D<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/grabcad.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">GrabCAD<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/hum3d.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Hum3D<\/a>, and more to come \u2026<\/p>\n<h3>More to Come<\/h3>\n<p>Please let us know if any particular file repository should be added to this list. If there is an outstanding feature or great user experience for the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/3dwithus.com\/desktop-3d-printer-reviews-guide\">desktop 3D printer<\/a>\u00a0users (STL, guaranteed 3D printable, etc.) we will feature it.<\/p>\n<h2>3D Model Search Websites<\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes it is hard to find a desired STL even on a comfortable file sharing platform. In these cases, we would recommend trying the specialised 3D model search websites like\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yeggi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Yeggi<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stlfinder.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">STLfinder<\/a>, for example.<\/p>\n<h3>3Dfindit<\/h3>\n<p>Models: Free<br \/>\nFiles: 100+ Formats<br \/>\nSite:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dfindit.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">3Dfindit<\/a><br \/>\nAnother interesting search engine is 3dfindit. It offers free downloads in 121 CAD formats and consists of more than 5,000 manufacturers\u2019 catalogs. As an example, check the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dfindit.com\/en\/cad-bim-library\/manufacturer\/dape?path=dape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DAPE<\/a>\u00a0catalog. Architects, designers, and engineers find this platform with intelligent search valuable in their work. There they can download free CAD &amp; BIM data.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 768px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.facfox.com\/imgs\/2023\/01\/31\/08f9286ecf291d80.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"348\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Visual search engine Screenshot 3Dfindit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>More ways to Find Quality STL and Other Files for 3D Printing<\/h2>\n<p><strong>\u2013 Patreon.<\/strong>\u00a0Often talented designers, after publishing their first designs for free, turn to such crowdfunding platforms as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/search?q=stl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Patreon<\/a>. Premium 3D printable files and special packages are available after purchasing an upgrade to the specific tiers.<br \/>\n<strong>\u2013 Kickstarter.<\/strong>\u00a0Another place to look for the quality files for 3D printing. Some of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/discover\/advanced?term=stl&amp;sort=newest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Kickstarter<\/a> crowdfunding campaigns are real bargains.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>We hope our guide will help you to navigate and find the needed files for 3D printing. Please contact us or leave a comment if you have any suggestions.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/3dwithus.com\/free-stl-files-for-3d-printing-best-sharing-platforms\">The Best STL Repositories 2023 &#8211; Free and Paid Files for 3D Printing (3dwithus.com)<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Where to find free STL files for 3D printing? There are many repositories and the number of STL and other files is getting bigger and bigger. Such platforms, together with the free and paid files to download, sometimes offer extra features. Let\u2019s take a look at them. 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