Brief overview
Poly was a Google-hosted collection of user-submitted 3D models that let people explore and obtain three-dimensional assets created by others. The service made it straightforward to find and retrieve models for use in other projects.
Typical uses
Creators commonly downloaded models from the collection and integrated them into games, apps, or other software. The library was designed to simplify the process of adding ready-made 3D content to digital projects.
Licensing and price
Models were distributed under Creative Commons terms, which made sharing and reuse easy for many users. There was no fee to download items listed in the repository.
Similar services
Poly resembled other online asset hubs where contributors share media files (for example, stock image or 3D asset sites). Those platforms similarly emphasize easy access and community-contributed content.
Key highlights
- Recommended alternative: Photopea — free access for editing assets.
- Downloads were available at no cost for users.
- The collection functioned like other community-driven media libraries (such as image and model sharing sites).
- It served as a centralized place for user-generated 3D content hosted by Google.
- The main purpose was to provide an accessible route to obtain models for games and software.
- Items were offered under Creative Commons-style permissions.
Technical
- Web App
- German
- English
- Free