Upload Guidelines
Important Guidelines
Follow these guidelines to ensure your models are approved and published successfully.
✅ Do's
- Truly state authorship: Only upload models you created or have permission to share
- Upload quality photos: Include clear, well-lit photos of your makes
- Match photos to models: Make photos must show the actual 3D model
- Provide detailed descriptions: Include printing settings, materials used, and tips
- Use appropriate tags: Tag your models correctly for better discoverability
- Test before uploading: Ensure your model prints successfully
❌ Don'ts
- Don't upload excessive makes: Avoid uploading too many makes of tiny models
- Don't duplicate makes: Don't upload the same make to multiple models
- Don't use copyrighted content: Respect intellectual property rights
- Don't upload inappropriate content: Keep content family-friendly
- Don't spam: Don't upload multiple similar models
- Don't ignore feedback: Respond to comments and improve your models
File Format Requirements
Supported 3D Model Formats:
- .stl - Stereolithography files
- .step - STEP CAD files
- .3mf - 3D Manufacturing Format
- .prt - CAD part files
- .obj - Wavefront OBJ files
- .dxf - Drawing Exchange Format
- .umf - Universal Material Format
Supported Image Formats:
- .jpg/.jpeg - JPEG images
- .png - PNG images
- .gif - GIF images
- .bmp - Bitmap images
- .svg - Scalable Vector Graphics
Quality Standards
Model Quality
Ensure your 3D model is properly designed, manifold, and printable
Photo Quality
Upload clear, well-lit photos that showcase your model effectively
Documentation
Provide detailed descriptions, printing settings, and helpful tips
Reward System
Earn Prusameters!
Get rewarded for your contributions to the community:
- 20 Prusameters: Complete your profile (avatar, bio, location, languages)
- 10 Prusameters: Publish your first model
- 5 Prusameters: Create a collection
- 1-10 Prusameters: Upload makes (up to 100 per month)
- Performance rewards: Earn more Prusameters based on downloads and likes