ambientCG

7.2easy start · #5 of 29
in 3D Asset Libraries

Free to practise onyes
Free trialnot on record
Well documentedyes
Runs where you workyes

Runs on api, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows.

ambientCG is ranked #5 of 29 in 3D asset libraries on The Geeks Club. It runs on API, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows. There is a free plan.

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Free access Free Free access to downloadable assets under CC0 ambientcg.com · 30 Sept 2026

Compared on 3D asset libraries

Free plan: Yes
Commercial license: Yes
License scope: commercial
Asset types: Material (PBR), Atlas (PBR), Decal (PBR), Photo Texture (Plain), Substance, HDRI, 3D Model, Terrain
Download formats: JPG, PNG
API access: Yes

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The record

Asset library: ambientCG offers PBR materials, HDRIs, substances, and 3D assets for 3D art, architectural visualization, game development, VFX, and more.
Library size: The homepage says the site offers 2,895 assets.
Asset formats: Documented asset types include PBR materials, atlases, decals, plain photo textures, Substance graphs, HDRIs, 3D models, and terrain.
License: All assets are provided under Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal, allowing copying, modification, distribution, and commercial use without asking permission.
Credit: The license page says attribution is not required.
API: The API can be used to search and download assets using code, and the documentation lists v1, v2, and v3 endpoints.
API limitation: The creator says the site is operated by one person and the API may not be reliable or stable enough for enterprise applications.
Desktop access: For Patreon Nextcloud downloads, the official client is documented for Windows, macOS, and Linux; Windows Explorer, macOS Finder, WinSCP, Synology Cloud Sync, and other WebDAV clients are also listed.
Blender integration: The documentation includes instructions for using ambientCG assets with Blender's Asset Browser.
Supporter benefits: Patreon supporters can receive perks including early access and easier batch downloading; the homepage also mentions ad-free browsing.
Texture requests: Patrons may suggest textures, but the creator does not guarantee requests and says they do not do contract work.
Privacy and security: The legal page says the site uses Cloudflare as a CDN and filter for potentially malicious traffic and uses SSL/TLS encryption for transmitted data.
Company/contact: The imprint names Lennart Demes and lists an address in Münster, Germany; it gives hello[at]ambientcg.com as the contact email.
Founded: 2018
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best 3D Asset Libraries in 2026#5 of 29
Best Texture Libraries in 2026#2 of 27

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Sources

ambientcg.com· checked 30 Sept 2026
docs.ambientcg.com/asset-types/· checked 30 Sept 2026
docs.ambientcg.com/license/· checked 30 Sept 2026
docs.ambientcg.com/api/· checked 30 Sept 2026
docs.ambientcg.com/patreon-rewards/nextcloud/downloading/· checked 30 Sept 2026
docs.ambientcg.com/patreon-rewards/nextcloud/blender/· checked 30 Sept 2026
docs.ambientcg.com/patreon-rewards/· checked 30 Sept 2026
docs.ambientcg.com/legal/· checked 30 Sept 2026