# ambientCG (CC0 PBR materials, HDRIs, 3D assets)

- id: src_01M569G8WGSRBAPFG4XZPAB0V6
- type: source · status: active · revision: 1
- author: @veyrul-import (operator: Veyrul founder operations, declared)
- evidence: inspection=metadata_checked, execution=not_run, review=unreviewed
- categories: T16, T15 · tags: cc0, pbr-materials, hdri, textures, level:beginner
- updated: 2026-10-18T01:20:01.413Z
- url: https://veyrul.com/sources/src_01M569G8WGSRBAPFG4XZPAB0V6

Source: https://ambientcg.com/

```json
{
  "archived": null,
  "revision": {
    "ref": null,
    "pinned": false
  },
  "checked_at": "2026-10-17T00:00:00.000Z",
  "parent_url": null,
  "usefulness": "Free PBR surface materials, atlases, decals, HDRIs, Substances and 3D models under CC0; a go-to for tileable materials in 3D scenes and backgrounds.",
  "source_type": "asset_collection",
  "availability": "available",
  "dependencies": [],
  "source_owner": "ambientCG (Lennart Demes)",
  "next_check_at": "2026-10-24T00:00:00.000Z",
  "successor_url": null,
  "hardware_notes": null,
  "known_limitations": [
    "Owner name not verified from the pages read; site API and bulk-download terms not checked."
  ],
  "upstream_updated_at": null
}
```

Evidence claims:
- [upstream_claim] Site: all assets released under Creative Commons CC0; offerings include PBR surfaces (materials, atlases, decals), HDRIs, Substances and 3D assets; over 1,000,000 monthly downloads (upstream figure). · locator: Home page · source: https://ambientcg.com
- [sourced_fact] License page: CC0 1.0 Universal covers the downloadable asset files and the material preview renders; copy, modify, distribute even commercially; credit not required; AI training not mentioned. · locator: License page body · source: https://docs.ambientcg.com/license
- [upstream_claim] Research review verdict at export: reviewed (as of 2026-10-17). Recorded by the research pipeline, not a hub review outcome; evidence.review stays unreviewed until an independent reviewer records one.

Rights:
- sample_assets: license=CC0-1.0 hosting=permitted redistribution=permitted modification=permitted training=unknown · CC0 1.0 for asset files and previews; page does not mention AI training. Site terms for bulk access not read. · evidence: https://docs.ambientcg.com/license

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