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Frequently Asked Questions

• What is TurboSquid?

  TurboSquid is an online marketplace that offers a vast library of premium 3D models for use in games, movies, architecture, AR/VR, product design, and more. Artists upload their models to sell or share, and customers can purchase royalty-free assets in formats like FBX, OBJ, Blender, and Maya. TurboSquid is widely used by professionals in the creative and technical industries to save time and enhance their projects.

• Are TurboSquid 3D models royalty‑free once purchased?

  Yes. Unless otherwise noted, TurboSquid’s 3D Models are licensed on a royalty‑free basis, meaning that once you purchase the model you don’t owe ongoing royalties or future payments for its permitted uses.

• Can I modify a purchased 3D model, and how does that affect the license?

  Yes. You are allowed to modify 3D Models you purchase in order to create “Creations” (such as games, film, VR/AR, etc.). However, even after modification the underlying model is still subject to the terms of the 3D Model License.

• What uses are permitted for a 3D model under the license?

  Many typical uses are permitted, including games (console, PC, mobile, VR/AR), digital media (film, web, advertising), news/editorial, corporate uses, education, product‑design visualization, 3D printing (with conditions) and more.

• Are there restrictions on using models marked “Editorial Use”?

  Yes. Models labelled with “Editorial Use” may only be used in purely editorial, academic, or news‑worthy contexts (e.g., news reporting, teaching, scholarship). They cannot be used commercially for advertising, merchandising, branding or promotional purposes unless you have explicit rights.

• Can I resell or redistribute the 3D model files as part of a template or stock library?

  No. Redistribution of the 3D model files themselves (e.g., in a design template, stock library, clearinghouse) is prohibited under the license unless they’re incorporated into a larger “Creation” where users cannot extract the model itself.