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What is ambientCG?
ambientCG offers free PBR materials, HDRIs and 3D models for 3D art, architectural visualisation, game development and VFX. All assets are released under CC0, so you can use them without attribution, including commercially. It was started in 2018 by a single creator and is supported by Patreon and Ko-fi donations.
Pros
- Large library of free PBR materials
- CC0: no attribution needed, even commercially
- Also offers HDRIs and models
Cons
- Assets only: no editing tools
- Run by one person
Who should use ambientCG
Anyone who needs ready-made PBR materials for free.
Who may not need it
People who create their own procedural materials.
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