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3D art in Roblox
3D art in Roblox refers to the creation and integration of models, environments, effects, sounds, and more to create an engaging and immersive game. 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 games 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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Get up to speed with the many powerful tools and functions in Roblox Studio!
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Studio for artists
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Understand how to use incorporate your creations from off-platform into Studio.
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Overview General modeling requirements Downloadable references
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Create accessories, clothing, cosmetics, and bodies that you can sell on the Marketplace.
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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 games.
Environmental art
Environmental art teaches you how to recreate a high-quality environment for a first-person laser tag game.
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Check out our tutorials on creating your own Avatar items ready for the Marketplace.
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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.

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

Community creations
Check out these amazing showcase games created members of the community!
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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.
Create buttes and mesas with Studio terrain
Create beautiful and striking landscapes using Studio's powerful terrain and material tools. Learn more
Custom skyboxes 101
Apply your own custom skyboxes to your game to add some flair and elevate your world. Learn more
Use alpha masks to customize colors
Save time and optimize for performance by using alpha masks in your PBR textures. Learn more
Create perfect audio loops
Learn a quick technique to make seamless loops in your audio files. Great for ambience, music, sound effects, and more. Learn more
Use radial symmetry with Zbrush
Radial symmetry is an extremely versatile sculpting technique applicable in many third-party tools. This article is a primer on radial symmetry in Zbrush. Learn more
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
Topic overviews
Get started in Studio Get started with third-party software Get started with avatar items Create your first game Creator Store overview Marketplace overview3D art tutorials
Core curriculum Environmental art Gameplay scriptingSee Engine tutorials for additional 3D Art tutorials.
Avatar tutorials
Create rigid accessories Create layered accessories Create avatar characters from templatesSee Avatar tutorials for additional avatar tutorials.
Specifications and references
Technical specs
Blender and Maya .FBX export settings General mesh specifications Rigid accessory specifications Layered accessory specifications Avatar character specifications Marketplace policyReference files
Example models Reference avatar items Add-ons and toolsTexturing
Texturing requirements PBR textures Create customizable colors with alpha masks (staff)Guides and workflows
Studio tools
Importer Accessory Fitting Tool Animation Editor Animation Capture Avatar Setup Material Generator Terrain Editor Texture GeneratorToolbox and Asset Manager
See Studio overview for more.
Environment, lighting, and effects
Environmental art curriculum Assemble modular environments Light with props Add 3D audio Add 2D audio Add text-to-speech Enhance outdoor environments with realistic lighting Custom skyboxes 101 (Staff)See Lighting and effects for additional environment resources.
Avatar item creation
Avatar overview Rigid accessories overview Layered accessories overview Character bodies overview Marketplace overviewAnimation
Animation Capture Animation Editor Export animations from Maya Inverse kinematicsSee Animation for additional resources.
Facial animation and live heads
Basic head creation Create face accessories FACS pose referencesRigging and skinning
Rigging and skinning overview Avatar rig requirements Rig basic meshes Rig facial bones Skin facial bones Auto skin transferPublish to Creator Store and Marketplace
Creator Store overview Marketplace overview Marketplace policy Publish avatar items to Marketplace Marketplace fees and commissions