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Sketchfab was acquired by Epic Games (Jan 2021)— see Epic Games for current status. See the full lineage →
Sketchfab

Sketchfab

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Sketchfab enables creators to instantly publish and share interactive 3D content on the web without plugins, while providing a marketplace for buying and selling high-quality 3D assets.

Last updated Jul 20, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team

Founded
2012
HQ
Paris, Île-de-France, France
Parent
Connections
11

At a glance

Employees
51-200
Funding
$7.2M
7integrations2competitors1corporate family1acquisitions

About

Leading web-based platform for 3D model publishing, sharing, and marketplace distribution, now integrated within Epic Games' content ecosystem

Sketchfab is a web-based platform for publishing, sharing, and discovering interactive 3D and AR/VR content, operating as part of Epic Games following its acquisition in 2021. Founded in Paris, France, Sketchfab allows creators, artists, and developers to upload 3D models that can be viewed interactively in any web browser without requiring plugins, leveraging WebGL technology. The platform hosts millions of 3D models spanning industries including gaming, architecture, cultural heritage, education, and e-commerce. Sketchfab operates a large marketplace where creators can sell and license 3D assets, making it a significant hub for the 3D content economy. Its embeddable viewer has been widely adopted by media organizations, museums, and brands to present 3D content on their own websites. The platform supports a broad range of 3D file formats and integrates with major 3D creation tools, making it a central distribution layer for 3D content creators worldwide. As part of Epic Games' broader ecosystem — which includes Unreal Engine, Fab, and other creative tools — Sketchfab's technology and asset library have been integrated into Epic's content marketplace strategy. The acquisition underscored the growing importance of 3D content pipelines in gaming, metaverse development, and real-time 3D applications. Sketchfab continues to serve its community of millions of creators and buyers as a distinct platform within the Epic Games family.

Business model

Marketplace + SaaS

Target market

SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise, Individual Creators

What they offer

  • 3D Viewer

    Embeddable, browser-based interactive 3D viewer powered by WebGL, requiring no plugins

  • Sketchfab Store

    Marketplace for buying and selling 3D models and assets across a wide range of categories

  • AR/VR Viewer

    Augmented reality and virtual reality viewing capabilities for compatible 3D models

  • Sketchfab for Teams

    Collaborative workspace for teams to manage, share, and review 3D assets privately

  • 3D Model Upload & Management

    Tools for uploading, organizing, and publishing 3D models in dozens of supported file formats

  • Sketchfab API

    Developer API enabling embedding and programmatic interaction with 3D content

Key features

Browser-based 3D rendering with no plugin requiredSupport for 40+ 3D file formatsEmbeddable 3D viewer for third-party websitesAR/VR content viewing3D asset marketplace with licensing optionsAnnotations and scene settings for 3D modelsPrivate and password-protected model sharingIntegration with major 3D creation tools

Use cases

3D asset distribution and portfolio sharing for artistsE-commerce product visualizationCultural heritage and museum digitizationGame asset discovery and licensingArchitectural and design visualizationEducation and scientific visualizationAR/VR content publishingEmbedding interactive 3D content in media and editorial

Customer segments

Independent 3D artists and creatorsGame developersArchitects and designersMuseums and cultural institutionsE-commerce brandsMedia and publishing companiesEducators and researchers

Tech & specs

Technology stack

WebGLJavaScriptPythonReactAWSglTF/GLB format support

Security & compliance

GDPR

Deployment

Cloud

API

Yes

Corporate history
  1. 2012 · Founded
  2. 2021Acquired by Epic Games3 sources
    Still operating as part of Epic Games
Connection details
See integrations with Sketchfab (7)

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