Free textures can help you save a lot of time when it comes to creating 3D art. Designing 3D textures from scratch can be laborious, and let’s face it: you’d probably rather be working on later stages of your project or the main features. Luckily, there are plenty of free 3D textures out there on the web.

Below, we’ve listed some of the best places to download free textures for a wide range of 3D projects, from metallic surface textures to wood textures, fabric, grass and more. We’ve included sites for different formats and platforms. These can be great resources whether you’re looking for something for a specific project or simply want to expand your media library.