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3D art in Roblox	An overview of 3D art tools, resources, and workflows for creators of all experience levels.	true

3D art in Roblox refers to the creation and integration of models, environments, effects, sounds, and more to create an engaging and immersive experience. 3D artists bring the world, objects, and characters to life with a variety of tools and techniques using Roblox Studio and external applications.

No matter your creative background, Roblox provides a variety of tools, guides, tutorials, and reference files to help inspire and level up your 3D art creation in your experiences and beyond.

Quick reference

Whether you're just getting started with Roblox or need a quick refresher, use the following popular resources to get up to speed.

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3D art in Roblox Studio Get up to speed with the many powerful tools and functions in Roblox Studio! Studio for artists

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Use third-party applications Understand how to use incorporate your creations from off-platform into Studio. Overview General modeling requirements Downloadable references

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Create avatar items Create accessories, clothing, and bodies that you can sell on the Marketplace. Overview Marketplace overview Fees and commissions

Tutorials

To dive deeper, follow along with guided curriculum that teaches you the skills you need to create and monetize your experiences.

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Environmental art Environmental art teaches you how to recreate a high-quality environment for a first-person laser tag experience.

Create

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Avatar item tutorials Check out our tutorials on creating your own Avatar items ready for the Marketplace. Create accessories Create clothes Create characters from templates

Showcases

Check out the following showcases made by Roblox and the community. Each of these highlight amazing creativity and technical accomplishments by talented creators.

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Roblox creations Check out various experiences created by Roblox. Click to see documentation, downloadable resources, and links to try out the experiences yourself! Mystery of Duvall Drive Beyond the Dark Modern City template

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Community creations Check out these amazing showcase experiences created members of the community! Toyokawa Inaru Shrine by @nezko Hotel Resort by @ChooShu_Cho Lab by @thisfall

From the staff

The following articles are from the staff, covering a broad array of topics that can help you on your creative journey both within Studio and beyond.

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Create beautiful and striking landscapes using Studio's powerful terrain and material tools. <Button variant="contained" color="secondary" size='large' style={{marginRight:8, alignSelf: 'flex-start'}}>Learn more

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Custom skyboxes 101

Apply your own custom skyboxes to your experience to add some flair and elevate your world. <Button variant="contained" color="secondary" size='large' style={{marginRight:8, alignSelf: 'flex-start'}}>Learn more

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Save time and optimize for performance by using alpha masks in your PBR textures. <Button variant="contained" color="secondary" size='large' style={{marginRight:8, alignSelf: 'flex-start'}}>Learn more

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Learn a quick technique to make seamless loops in your audio files. Great for ambience, music, sound effects, and more. <Button variant="contained" color="secondary" size='large' style={{marginRight:8, alignSelf: 'flex-start'}}>Learn more

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Radial symmetry is an extremely versatile sculpting technique applicable in many third-party tools. This article is a primer on radial symmetry in Zbrush. <Button variant="contained" color="secondary" size='large' style={{marginRight:8, alignSelf: 'flex-start'}}>Learn more

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Looking for more?

Stay up to date with new articles written by our staff on the DevForum. Topics can range from third-party tools, behind-the-scenes, tutorials, and more.

Additional resources

The following is a list of common 3D art resources ordered by subject, as well as other Studio and Avatar documentation. You can also use the side navigation bar, search bar, or assistant to find specific articles and topics.

Get started and tutorials

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<Typography variant='body1' style={{marginBottom: 12}}>Get started in Studio <Typography variant='body1' style={{marginBottom: 12}}>Get started with third-party software <Typography variant='body1' style={{marginBottom: 12}}>Get started with avatar items <Typography variant='body1' style={{marginBottom: 12}}>Create your first experience <Typography variant='body1' style={{marginBottom: 12}}>Creator Store overview <Typography variant='body1' style={{marginBottom: 12}}>Marketplace overview

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<Typography variant='body1' style={{marginBottom: 12}}>Core curriculum <Typography variant='body1' style={{marginBottom: 12}}>Environmental art <Typography variant='body1' style={{marginBottom: 12}}>Gameplay scripting

See Engine tutorials for additional 3D Art tutorials.

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Avatar tutorials

<Typography variant='body1' style={{marginBottom: 12}}>Creating accessories <Typography variant='body1' style={{marginBottom: 12}}>Create clothing <Typography variant='body1' style={{marginBottom: 12}}>Create avatar characters from templates

See Avatar tutorials for additional avatar tutorials.

Specifications and references

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Technical specs

<Typography variant='body1' style={{marginBottom: 12}}>Blender and Maya .FBX export settings <Typography variant='body1' style={{marginBottom: 12}}>General mesh specifications <Typography variant='body1' style={{marginBottom: 12}}>Accessory specifications <Typography variant='body1' style={{marginBottom: 12}}>Clothing specifications <Typography variant='body1' style={{marginBottom: 12}}>Avatar character specifications <Typography variant='body1' style={{marginBottom: 12}}>Marketplace policy

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<Typography variant='body1' style={{marginBottom: 12}}>Texturing requirements <Typography variant='body1' style={{marginBottom: 12}}>PBR textures <Typography variant='body1' style={{marginBottom: 12}}>Create customizable colors with alpha masks (staff)

Guides and workflows

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<Typography variant='body1' style={{marginBottom: 12}}>3D Importer

<Typography variant='body1' style={{marginBottom: 12}}>Accessory Fitting Tool

<Typography variant='body1' style={{marginBottom: 12}}>Animation Editor

<Typography variant='body1' style={{marginBottom: 12}}>Animation Capture

<Typography variant='body1' style={{marginBottom: 12}}>Avatar Setup

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<Typography variant='body1' style={{marginBottom: 12}}>Terrain Editor

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See Studio overview for more.

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<Typography variant='body1' style={{marginBottom: 12}}>Environmental art curriculum <Typography variant='body1' style={{marginBottom: 12}}>Assemble modular environments <Typography variant='body1' style={{marginBottom: 12}}>Light with props <Typography variant='body1' style={{marginBottom: 12}}>Add 3D audio <Typography variant='body1' style={{marginBottom: 12}}>Add 2D audio <Typography variant='body1' style={{marginBottom: 12}}>Add text-to-speech <Typography variant='body1' style={{marginBottom: 12}}>Enhance outdoor environments with realistic lighting <Typography variant='body1' style={{marginBottom: 12}}>Custom skyboxes 101 (Staff)

See Lighting and effects for additional environment resources.

Avatar item creation

<Typography variant='body1' style={{marginBottom: 12}}>Avatar overview <Typography variant='body1' style={{marginBottom: 12}}>Accessories overview <Typography variant='body1' style={{marginBottom: 12}}>Clothing overview <Typography variant='body1' style={{marginBottom: 12}}>Character bodies overview <Typography variant='body1' style={{marginBottom: 12}}>Marketplace overview

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<Typography variant='body1' style={{marginBottom: 12}}>Animation Capture <Typography variant='body1' style={{marginBottom: 12}}>Animation Editor <Typography variant='body1' style={{marginBottom: 12}}>Export animations from Maya <Typography variant='body1' style={{marginBottom: 12}}>Inverse kinematics

See Animation for additional resources.

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<Typography variant='body1' style={{marginBottom: 12}}>Basic head creation <Typography variant='body1' style={{marginBottom: 12}}>Create face accessories <Typography variant='body1' style={{marginBottom: 12}}>FACS pose references

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Rigging and skinning

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Publish to Creator Store and Marketplace

<Typography variant='body1' style={{marginBottom: 12}}>Creator Store overview <Typography variant='body1' style={{marginBottom: 12}}>Marketplace overview <Typography variant='body1' style={{marginBottom: 12}}>Marketplace policy <Typography variant='body1' style={{marginBottom: 12}}>Publish avatar items to Marketplace <Typography variant='body1' style={{marginBottom: 12}}>Marketplace fees and commissions