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TurboSquid
What TurboSquid is
TurboSquid is a web marketplace for free and premium 3D models, textures, and plug-ins. Its homepage describes more than 1.5 million models for games, movies, architecture, augmented and virtual reality, product design, and other projects. Downloads include OBJ, FBX, 3ds Max, Blender, Maya, Cinema 4D, 3DS, DXF, and STL formats. The site highlights assets for 3ds Max, Blender, Cinema 4D, Maya, Unity, Unreal, and Omniverse. Free models are available alongside paid listings. Purchases are royalty-free unless a listing says otherwise, so permitted uses do not require ongoing royalties or future payments. A standard license is included with each purchase, while Small Business, Enterprise, and Agency enhanced licenses cost extra per model and add higher indemnification and other protections. TurboSquid advertises 24/7 purchase assistance through chat or tickets and says refunds or store credit may be available when a model does not work. Founded in 2000, it is headquartered in New Orleans and was acquired by Shutterstock in 2021.
Who it suits
It suits game developers, architects, visual effects studios, advertisers, news agencies, and other creative professionals needing 3D assets. It also fits buyers who need formats for major 3D applications or royalty-free permitted use.
What it does well
- More than 1.5 million listed 3D models
- Free and premium assets available
- Downloads cover major 3D formats
- Royalty-free standard purchasing terms
- 24/7 purchase assistance advertised
What to know first
- Enhanced licenses cost extra per model
- Standard assignable rights require TurboSquid permission
- Security policy does not guarantee no unauthorized access
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprise enhanced license | Plus model price · Royalty-free usage · Indemnification up to $1,000,000 · Assignable model rights included · Waiver from injunctive relief included | $229, paid once |
| Agency enhanced license | Plus model price · Royalty-free usage · Unlimited indemnification · Assignable model rights included · Waiver from injunctive relief included | $429, paid once |
| Small Business enhanced license | Plus model price · Royalty-free usage · Indemnification up to $250,000 · Assignable model rights included | $99, paid once |
| Standard license | Included on every TurboSquid purchase · Royalty-free usage · Indemnification up to $10,000 · Assignable model rights with TurboSquid permission | On request |
As turbosquid.com lists them, read 8 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
TurboSquid combines a large 3D asset marketplace with free listings, many download formats, and a standard royalty-free license. Buyers needing stronger indemnification can choose paid enhanced licenses, while support and possible refunds address purchase issues.
Facts from TurboSquid's own pages
- Asset formats
- The site lists assets in formats including FBX, OBJ, 3ds Max, Blender, Maya, and Cinema 4D. · turbosquid.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Audience
- TurboSquid says its models are used by game developers, news agencies, architects, visual effects studios, advertisers, and creative professionals. · turbosquid.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Catalog size
- The homepage describes a library of more than 1.5 million free and premium 3D models. · turbosquid.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Enhanced licensing
- Small Business, Enterprise, and Agency enhanced licenses add higher indemnification and other protections for an additional charge per model. · turbosquid.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2000 · turbosquid.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Free assets
- The homepage offers a free 3D models section alongside premium models. · turbosquid.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- TurboSquid says it is headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. · turbosquid.com, 8 Oct 2026
- License
- The site says model purchases are royalty-free unless otherwise noted, with no ongoing royalties or future payments for permitted uses. · turbosquid.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Marketplace
- TurboSquid is an online marketplace for free and premium 3D models used in games, movies, architecture, AR/VR, product design, and other projects. · turbosquid.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Ownership
- TurboSquid says it was acquired by Shutterstock in 2021. · turbosquid.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Returns
- TurboSquid says customers may receive a refund or store credit if a purchased model does not work for them. · turbosquid.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Security
- TurboSquid's privacy policy says it uses SSL to protect transmission of critical account information, including credit card transmissions, and does not guarantee that unauthorized access or data loss will never occur. · turbosquid.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Security controls
- TurboSquid says it adds security features to maintain PCI compliance and prevent unauthorized access to personal information and purchased or published content. · turbosquid.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- TurboSquid advertises 24/7 assistance for model purchases through chat or support tickets. · turbosquid.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Supported applications
- The homepage highlights models for 3ds Max, Blender, Cinema 4D, Maya, Unity, Unreal, and Omniverse. · turbosquid.com, 8 Oct 2026
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