Skip to Content

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