3D Community News | 2015年7月22日, 星期三
Nuno Silva - 9 Best Free Websites For Pbr Textures And Materials

When it comes to achieving realism in your 3D renders, Physically Based Rendering (PBR) materials are an essential part of the process. These texture sets, typically including albedo, normal, roughness, displacement, and ambient occlusion maps, are designed to behave accurately under real-world lighting conditions. Read the article and learn about the best free sources Nuno suggests us! 

In this article, Nuno Silva shares his personal list of the 9 best free websites to download high-quality PBR textures in 2025. Whether you're working on architectural visualization, gaming assets, or digital art, these resources will level up your work without costing a cent.


1. CG Bookcase.

Perfect for beginners, CG Bookcase offers 100% free and royalty-free textures with no need for an account. Most assets come in 2K or 4K resolution and include all the necessary PBR maps. The site is clean, simple, and well-categorized, that means ideal for quick and easy access to high-quality materials.


 2. Poly Haven.

Probably the most famous free resource out there, PolyHaven provides all assets under the CC0 license, completely free for personal or commercial use, no attribution required. Textures are available in 4K and 8K resolutions and come with complete PBR map sets. The site also offers HDRIs and 3D models.


3. Textures.com.

A veteran in the field, Textures.com offers a mix of free and premium textures. By creating a free account, users receive daily credits to download high-res textures. With thousands of options from bricks and metal to decals and skin, it’s a reliable and broad platform for a variety of project needs.


4. AmbientCG.

AmbientCG hosts over 1,000+ high-resolution textures released under the CC0 license. With resolutions up to 8K and a rich mix of procedural and photorealistic textures, this platform provides clean, seamless assets for both real-time and offline rendering pipelines.


5. 3DTextures.me.

This hidden gem, called 3DTextures.me, doesn’t require sign-ups, and while attribution is appreciated, it’s not mandatory. It features a user-friendly interface with organized categories such as leather, sci-fi, ground, and more, and includes all standard PBR maps.


6. Share Textures.

Another excellent free platform, Share Textures provides both realistic and stylized materials. All textures include full PBR maps, and the site stands out for its ease of navigation and consistent quality.


7. Fab.com (Formerly Megascans via Epic Games).

Epic Games' new real-time asset marketplace, Fab.com, includes a wealth of free PBR materials, especially for users of Unreal Engine. Just apply the filters for “free” and “textures” to access stunning high-quality options, many still sourced from Megascans. Compatible with multiple platforms like Unreal, Unity, and Blender.


8. Poliigon.

Known for premium quality, Poliigon also offers a curated free section with textures in up to 8K resolution. These include extras like imperfections, masks, and even some HDRIs and 3D models. A great option for achieving photo-realistic results in demanding projects.


9. 3Dassets.one.

This is a search engine for free texture sites. Instead of visiting each platform separately, 3Dassets.one allows you to search across multiple resources, like Poly Haven, CG Bookcase, and AmbientCG, at once, making it a time-saving companion when hunting for the perfect material.


Bonus Tip.

Nuno also recommends checking out his Resources Page, where you can find free downloadable assets tailored for various render engines, Photoshop, AI tools, and more.


Watch the Full Tutorial.

🎥 Watch the full video tutorial to see sample uses and practical tips directly from Nuno Silva:


Nuno Silva is a professional 3D artist and educator known for his practical YouTube tutorials covering rendering, post-production, and resource optimization. With a passion for making high-end visualization techniques accessible, his content helps thousands of artists sharpen their skills and build efficient creative workflows.


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