How to list open-source 3D models
and earn royalties on Print2Create
Thousands of open-source 3D models exist on Thingiverse, Printables and MyMiniFactory. List them on Print2Create with verified technical data and earn an automatic commission on every sale — no printer, no inventory, no investment.
Get started nowThe concept: create value from open-source models
Thousands of open-source 3D models are available online, but they're often raw: no weight, no estimated print time, no recommended material. As a result, users don't know if they can easily get them printed.
Your role as a creator: select the best models, verify and complete the technical data (print time, material weight, optimal material), then publish them on Print2Create. When a customer orders, our partner printers handle manufacturing and shipping. You earn royalties on every sale, automatically.
Why is it worth it?
What creators ask before getting started
No advanced skills needed
You don't need to know how to model in 3D. You just need to select a good model, verify its print settings and fill in the technical information.
Zero investment, zero inventory
No 3D printer needed, no raw materials to buy, no stock to manage. You list the model, our printer network manufactures on demand.
Recurring and automatic income
Every model you publish becomes a source of passive income. On every order, your commission is paid automatically with no action needed on your part.
Work at your own pace, from anywhere
No minimum commitment, no imposed schedule. List one model a week or ten a day — it's your choice.
How to list a model in 4 steps?
A simple and fast process to start generating income
Find an open-source model
Browse open-source 3D model libraries: Thingiverse, Printables, MyMiniFactory… Choose a popular and well-designed model.
Verify the technical data
Slice the model to get print time, material weight and validate the optimal material (PLA, PETG…). This added value justifies your royalties.
Publish on Print2Create
Import the 3MF file, add quality photos, fill in verified technical data and set your price. Validation is fast.
Earn your royalties automatically
As soon as a customer orders your model, a printer from the network manufactures it. You receive your commission on every sale, without doing anything more.
Verified technical information
Each listed model must include these essential data to guarantee a successful print
Choose popular models
Decorative items, replacement parts and everyday accessories are the most searched. Check trending models on Thingiverse and Printables.
Take great photos
Quality photos on a neutral background significantly increase conversion rates. Show the object from different angles, with a photo of the printed object if possible.
Fill in all technical data
The more complete and accurate your information (time, weight, material, dimensions), the more buyers trust you and the more successful the prints are.
Set a fair price
A competitive price attracts more buyers. Analyze similar products on the catalog to position your model at the right level.
Why choose Print2Create to list your models?
Effortless passive income
Publish once, earn on every sale. No manufacturing, no shipping, no customer service to handle. Our partner printers take care of everything.
No 3D printer needed
You don't need to own a printer. Our network of verified printers in France manufactures objects on demand.
Quality guaranteed by verified data
The technical information you provide ensures a successful print. Fewer returns, more customer satisfaction, and therefore more recurring sales.
A catalog that grows with you
The more models you list, the more revenue streams you create. Each model is a new sales opportunity.
How are royalties calculated?
When a customer orders a product you listed, you automatically receive a fixed commission on each sale. You set the amount of your royalties yourself when publishing the model.
Even open-source models generate royalties: the value you bring is the technical verification, data formatting and making the model accessible to customers who don't master 3D printing.
Payment is automatic and transparent. You can track your earnings in real time from your creator dashboard.
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Ready to list your first model?
Create your free creator account and start listing 3D models today. No commitment, no fees.