ambientcg.com

ambientcg.com offers free CC0-licensed PBR textures, HDRIs, and 3D models for artists and developers.

Low Risk
Website
Captured page preview of ambientcg.com

At a glance

Antivirus · registration · identity
Antivirus detections
0 flagged
59 harmless · 33 undetected · 0 no result
Domain registration
May 13, 2021Registered
5 years oldAt scan time
Operator identity
Claimed Only
Contact details are present but not independently verified
Verified factsSaved with this scan
  1. No engine classified the URL as malicious or suspicious in this scan; 59 returned harmless, 33 returned undetected, and 0 returned no usable result.
  2. The domain was registered May 13, 2021 and was 5 years old at scan time.
  3. Operator identity: Claimed Only. Contact details are present but not independently verified
  4. No browser protection warning was recorded for this address at scan time.
  5. The isolated page observation recorded 12 requests and did not mark the page as malicious.

The Dossier

The site presents itself as a long-running repository of free 3D assets. Its homepage states it has served over one million monthly downloads and lists clear licensing terms under CC0, allowing unrestricted commercial and non-commercial use without attribution. The domain was registered in May 2021 and shows a five-year history with no privacy masking. No security vendor flagged the domain, the certificate is valid, and the hosting IP carries a zero abuse score. The page contains no login forms, countdown timers, or deceptive elements, and navigation leads directly to asset categories, documentation, and a Patreon support link. These facts align with a straightforward digital-asset resource rather than any monetization or redirection scheme.

Evidence Map

Reputation
Observed

Multiple reputation sources returned usable results

Identity
Limited

Contact details are present but not independently verified

Behavior
Limited

Only partial behavior evidence was available

History
Observed

The domain was registered May 13, 2021 and was 5 years old at scan time.

Positive Signals
  • 1Zero detections from 92 security vendors
  • 2Valid certificate and 5.2-year domain history
  • 3Clear CC0 licensing stated on homepage
  • 4No login forms, pop-ups, or urgency tactics

Site Purpose and Asset Offering

ambientcg.com positions itself as a source of free PBR surfaces, HDRIs, Substances, and 3D models. The homepage lists categories such as Onyx Metal, Fabric and Leather, Borkum Collection, Paving Stones, Ground & Sand, Rocks, Ice & Snow, Tiles, and Wooden Flooring, plus a dedicated section for updated sky-only HDRIs. All assets are stated to be released under the Creative Commons CC0 license, permitting any use without attribution.

Operator Claims and Support Model

The page text explains the project began in 2018 after the operator grew frustrated with restrictive licensing on other platforms. Visitors are invited to support the site via Patreon for perks such as ad-free browsing and early access, or through Ko-fi donations. Texture requests are accepted only from patrons with no delivery guarantees.

Visitor Journey and Navigation

The layout includes top-level menus for Surfaces, Environments, Substances, 3D Assets, Supporter Login, License, Docs, and Gallery. A search function and direct category links allow users to browse or download assets immediately. No forms require account creation before access, and no pop-ups or urgency prompts interrupt the flow.

Security and Domain Profile

The domain has existed for 5.2 years, carries a valid certificate, and shows zero detections across 92 security vendors. The hosting IP has an abuse score of 0/100 with no prior reports. No redirects occur, and the domain is not internationalized or homoglyphic.

Observed Contact and Transparency

The page provides an Imprint & Privacy Policy link for legal contact details but lists no email addresses, phone numbers, or postal addresses directly on the homepage. A single social link is present. These elements are consistent with a small independent project rather than a commercial storefront.

Website Preview

Captured page preview of ambientcg.com
Visual findings

The website appears to be a legitimate, well-maintained platform for 3D assets with no visible indicators of malicious intent or scam patterns.

  1. 1The website displays a professional, well-structured layout for a 3D asset resource.
  2. 2Navigation menus and search functionality appear fully functional and relevant to the site's stated purpose.
  3. 3No deceptive urgency tactics, fake security badges, or intrusive pop-ups are present.
  4. 4The visual content is consistent with a legitimate repository for digital assets.

Threat Detection

Antivirus results, browser warnings, isolated page observations, and the threat pattern identified in this report.

Antivirus distribution
Recorded engine classifications, not a blanket clean bill
92 engines
Malicious0
Suspicious0
Harmless59
Undetected33
No result0
Antivirus consensus

Antivirus engine results

Result date Jul 19, 2026
Engine classifications
No malicious or suspicious classifications

This scan saved classifications from an antivirus network of 92 engines. 59 returned harmless and 33 returned undetected; those are different outcomes.

0Malicious0Suspicious59Harmless33Undetected0No result92Engines
Clean
Kaspersky
Harmless
Bitdefender
Harmless
Microsoft
Not queried
ESET-NOD32
Not queried
Avira
Not queried
Sophos
Harmless
Fortinet
Harmless
Google Safebrowsing
Not queried
Emsisoft
Harmless

No malicious or suspicious classifications. 59 engines returned harmless, 33 returned undetected, and 0 returned no usable result. This result is one part of the report and does not prove the site is safe.

Antivirus consensus
0 / 92 detections

Technical Details

Identity, domain, infrastructure, and connection facts saved with this scan.

July 19, 2026 at 5:55 AM UTC

Identity

6 facts
Operator
Claimed Only
On-domain email
Not observed
Other email
Not observed
Phone
Not observed
Postal address
Not observed
Social profiles
1 link

Domain

8 facts
Domain age
5 years old
Registered
May 13, 2021
Registrar
RegistryGate GmbH
Expires
May 13, 2027
WHOIS updated
May 14, 2026
Registrant
Unavailable
Registration country
Unavailable
WHOIS privacy
Not observed

Infrastructure

14 facts
HTTPS
Valid certificate
TLS protocol
TLSv1.3
Certificate issuer
Let's Encrypt · R13
Certificate subject
ambientcg.com
Certificate valid from
May 10, 2026
Certificate valid to
Aug 8, 2026
Network address
5.44.111.73
ASN
AS8648
Hosting organization
ONE-NETWORK dogado GmbH, DE
Country
DE
Server
nginx
Site platform
Unavailable
IP reputation
0% confidence · 0 reports
Tor exit node
No

Connections

12 facts
Scan scope
Domain
Destination host
ambientcg.com
Redirects
0
Cross-domain redirect
No
Redirect status codes
200
Lookalike characters
Not observed
Internationalized domain
No
Page response
200
Page requests
12
Unique IPs contacted
0
Countries contacted
2
Referenced domains
8
View saved technical facts40 facts

Identity

Operator
Claimed Only
On-domain email
Not observed
Other email
Not observed
Phone
Not observed
Postal address
Not observed
Social profiles
1 link

Domain

Domain age
5 years old
Registered
May 13, 2021
Registrar
RegistryGate GmbH
Expires
May 13, 2027
WHOIS updated
May 14, 2026
Registrant
Unavailable
Registration country
Unavailable
WHOIS privacy
Not observed

Infrastructure

HTTPS
Valid certificate
TLS protocol
TLSv1.3
Certificate issuer
Let's Encrypt · R13
Certificate subject
ambientcg.com
Certificate valid from
May 10, 2026
Certificate valid to
Aug 8, 2026
Network address
5.44.111.73
ASN
AS8648
Hosting organization
ONE-NETWORK dogado GmbH, DE
Country
DE
Server
nginx
Site platform
Unavailable
IP reputation
0% confidence · 0 reports
Tor exit node
No

Connections

Scan scope
Domain
Destination host
ambientcg.com
Redirects
0
Cross-domain redirect
No
Redirect status codes
200
Lookalike characters
Not observed
Internationalized domain
No
Page response
200
Page requests
12
Unique IPs contacted
0
Countries contacted
2
Referenced domains
8

What to do

1
Before interacting
Use normal caution

Safe to visit and download assets; review the License page before commercial use.

2
If you already interacted

No incident response is indicated by this scan. Continue using normal caution, and act only if you notice an unexpected download, login prompt, payment request, or account activity.

Final Verdict

Use normal caution

Why this verdict

Safe resource site providing legitimate free 3D assets under the CC0 Public Domain license.

Recommendation

Safe to visit and download assets; review the License page before commercial use.

Key evidence

  1. 1No engine classified the URL as malicious or suspicious in this scan; 59 returned harmless, 33 returned undetected, and 0 returned no usable result.
  2. 2The domain was registered May 13, 2021 and was 5 years old at scan time.
  3. 3Operator identity: Claimed Only. Contact details are present but not independently verified
Evidence: strongScope: DomainFresh scan: July 19, 2026 at 5:55 AM UTC

Safety FAQ

Is ambientcg.com safe to use?+

Safe resource site providing legitimate free 3D assets under the CC0 Public Domain license.

What should I do about ambientcg.com?+

Safe to visit and download assets; review the License page before commercial use.

How old is ambientcg.com?+

ambientcg.com is 5 years old and was registered may 13, 2021.

What if I already interacted with ambientcg.com?+

No incident response is indicated by this scan. Continue using normal caution, and act only if you notice an unexpected download, login prompt, payment request, or account activity.

When was this report updated?+

This report reflects the scan completed July 19, 2026 at 5:55 AM UTC.