Where to Download Gaussian Splats: Free & Paid Sources (2026)
Guide · 2026-06-11 · 8 min read · by SplatMart Team
Looking for ready-made gaussian splats? Here's an honest rundown of every place to download splat files in 2026 — free community galleries, capture-app showcases, and marketplaces — plus what to check before you hit download.
You can download gaussian splats from free community galleries, capture-app showcases, and dedicated marketplaces. The right source depends on what you need: a quick test file, a polished commercial asset with a clear licence, or a specific category like an interior or a product scan. Here's the honest rundown of every option in 2026.
SplatMart — marketplace with free and paid splats
SplatMart is a dedicated gaussian splat marketplace: browse by category (interiors, architecture, nature, objects and more), preview every splat interactively in the browser, and download in multiple formats — the source .ply plus compressed .spz and .sog versions generated automatically. Every listing shows its specs (splat count, file size, capture tool) and licence before you buy, there's a free section, and sellers keep 90% of each sale, so the catalogue grows from real captures.
SuperSplat gallery (superspl.at) — free community shares
The PlayCanvas SuperSplat editor has a public gallery where the community shares scenes for free. Quality varies from quick phone scans to spectacular showcase pieces. Two things to know: scenes are stored in the compressed SOG format (you may need a tool like SplatTransform to convert back to .ply for editing), and licensing is per-creator — check before commercial use.
Capture-app showcases — Polycam, Luma, Scaniverse, Teleport
The big capture apps each host public galleries of user scans: Polycam's explore page, Luma AI's featured captures, Niantic Scaniverse's map of public scans, and Teleport by Varjo's Discover feed. These are great for inspiration and casual viewing, but download options and licences are limited — they're designed to keep you inside each app's ecosystem.
Free asset packs and stock sites
- The Pixel Lab gives away a 10-model splat pack (statues, skulls, ruins) in .spz format in exchange for a newsletter signup.
- Sketchfab and Epic's Fab have early gaussian splat support, but splat listings are still rare compared to traditional 3D models.
- Research datasets (Mip-NeRF 360, Tanks and Temples) provide raw capture images you can train yourself — useful for learning, not for production assets.
What to check before downloading any splat
- Format: .ply is the editable source; .spz/.sog are 10–20x smaller for web delivery. Ideally get both. See our file formats guide.
- Splat count vs your platform: web and mobile want compressed scenes under ~2M splats; desktop can handle far more. More gaussians isn't better — it's a performance budget.
- Cleanliness: has the creator removed floaters and cropped the bounds? It saves you an editing session.
- Licence: free downloads often allow personal use only. Marketplaces state commercial terms explicitly.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I download gaussian splats for free?
SplatMart's free section, the SuperSplat community gallery at superspl.at, and The Pixel Lab's free splat pack are the main sources. Capture apps like Polycam, Luma AI and Scaniverse also host public galleries, though downloads are more restricted.
What's the best site to buy gaussian splats?
SplatMart is built specifically for buying and selling splats: interactive previews, multi-format downloads (.ply/.spz/.sog), visible specs and clear licences on every listing. General 3D marketplaces like Sketchfab and Fab have only early, limited splat support.
What file format will my downloaded splat be in?
Usually .ply (full-quality source) or a compressed format like .spz or .sog for web use. SplatMart listings include both where available, so you don't need to convert.
Can I use downloaded splats commercially?
Only if the licence allows it. Community galleries are per-creator and often non-commercial; marketplace listings state usage rights up front, which is the safest route for client work.
Can I view a splat before downloading it?
On SplatMart and superspl.at, yes — scenes preview interactively in the browser. That's the fastest way to judge quality, coverage and floaters before committing.