Poly Haven
The Public 3D Asset Library

Poly Haven is a community-funded, open 3D asset library offering HDRIs, textures, and 3D models free for both professionals and hobbyists. Based in South Africa, the small team works with artists worldwide to grow a constantly expanding library of high-quality assets. All content is free to use with no restrictions, supported by community donations via Patreon.
Users can browse and download freely licensed HDRIs, textures, and 3D models from the library, which is sustained through community donations on Patreon.
3D artists, game developers, and designers seeking free, open-use assets
Background.
- Status
- launched
- Business model
- free
- Company
- Poly Haven
Founders
- Greg Zaal
- Rob Tuytel
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