ambientCG vs Texturelabs

ambientCG is a free library of downloadable assets for 3D art, architectural visualization, game development, VFX, and related work. Its collection includes PBR materials, HDRIs, Substance graphs, atlases, decals, photo textures, models, and terrain; the homepage lists 2,895 assets. Downloads are available in JPG and PNG. The assets use the Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal license, permitting copying, changes, distribution, and commercial use without permission, and attribution is not required. You can browse and download on the website or use the API to search and download assets with code; its documentation lists v1, v2, and v3 endpoints. The creator cautions that the API may not be stable or reliable enough for enterprise applications. Documentation also covers use with Blender's Asset Browser. Patreon supporters may receive early access and easier batch downloads, and the homepage mentions ad-free browsing. Access to downloadable assets is free at free.

Texturelabs is an online source of free original textures, tutorials, and custom tools for art and design. Its library spans subjects such as brick, concrete, fabric, glass, paper, stone, water, and wood, alongside atmosphere, film, grunge, and ink and paint. Tutorials cover Photoshop and After Effects. The Tools section includes Photoshop actions, brushes, gradient maps, patterns, and plugins, plus After Effects templates, bulk downloads, and lossless textures. Retratone offers print-style halftones, pattern styles, custom inks, and 100 built-in presets that users can save. Distressor is a Photoshop panel with 14 distress styles based on real-world samples. Textures can be used in personal and commercial work, including film, advertising, print, apparel, and video games, subject to restrictions against resale, redistribution, repackaging as competing design products, and AI training use. The plugins require Adobe Photoshop and Creative Cloud installation. Free textures and tutorials cost nothing; plugins and downloads are one-time purchases.