Sell OBJ Files Online —
Keep 100% of Every Sale
Proofly is the only 3D model marketplace that charges 0% commission. Upload your OBJ models with MTL materials and textures, set your price, and every dollar goes directly to you. Buyers pay a flat $1 platform fee — you keep everything else. Every download is automatically watermarked so you can trace piracy back to the source.
How much do you keep per sale?
Commission rates vary widely across 3D model marketplaces. On a $20 OBJ model sale, here is what you actually receive after each platform takes its cut:
| Platform | Commission | You keep on $20 sale |
|---|---|---|
| Proofly | 0% | $20.00 |
| CGTrader | 30–35% | $13.00–$14.00 |
| TurboSquid | 20–40% | $12.00–$16.00 |
| ArtStation / Fab | 12% | $17.60 |
| Sketchfab | 30% | $14.00 |
| Renderosity | 30% | $14.00 |
| Gumroad | 10% | $18.00 |
* Stripe processing fee (~2.9% + $0.30) applies on all platforms. Proofly charges no platform commission on top of this. Rates correct as of 2026; check each platform for current terms.
Why 3D artists sell OBJ files on Proofly
0% commission — your price is your revenue
Every other major 3D model marketplace takes 12–40% of your sale. Proofly takes nothing. Buyers pay a flat $1 fee per order — that funds the platform. You keep 100% of whatever you charge. Price an ArchViz furniture pack at $30 and you receive $30 (minus Stripe processing of ~$1.17).
Full OBJ+MTL material support in the 3D viewer
Proofly's in-browser viewer loads OBJ files with their companion MTL material file and textures. Buyers see your model fully textured — diffuse maps, specular, bump — before purchasing, with no download or plugin required. This dramatically increases purchase confidence and reduces refund requests compared to thumbnail-only listings.
HiddenMark watermarking — trace every leaked file
OBJ file sharing on Discord servers and piracy forums is a real problem for 3D artists. Proofly embeds an invisible HiddenMark code into the mesh geometry of every download — unique per buyer. If your OBJ model appears somewhere it shouldn't, upload it to the verifier to instantly identify which purchase was leaked. One-click DMCA certificate included.
Sell OBJ + textures + source files in one ZIP
Bundle your .obj, .mtl, and texture files with additional formats — FBX for rigged pipelines, GLB for web/AR, Blender .blend source — in a single ZIP archive. Buyers purchase the complete package. This multi-format approach commands premium pricing and reduces buyer confusion about which format to choose.
AI-generated listings in 20 languages
Click "Generate description" and Claude AI writes your listing title, description, and tags automatically. It also translates your listing into 20 languages so buyers searching in German, Japanese, Spanish, or Portuguese find your OBJ models in their language. International buyers represent a significant share of 3D model purchases.
How to start selling OBJ files on Proofly
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Create a free account
Sign up at proofly.store/register. No subscription fee, no upfront cost. Your Proofly profile becomes your storefront — add a bio, portfolio links, and specialization tags.
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Connect Stripe to receive payments
Go to Dashboard → Earnings → Connect Stripe. Takes about 5 minutes. Stripe handles all payment processing; earnings transfer directly to your bank account or debit card on your schedule.
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Upload your OBJ files
Drag your OBJ + MTL + textures (or a ZIP bundle) into the upload form. The viewer automatically loads the textured model. Add your price and publish — or use the AI description generator to fill in listing copy in seconds.
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Each download is automatically watermarked
When a buyer purchases, Proofly embeds a unique HiddenMark code in their copy of the OBJ file. No action required on your part. If the file appears on a piracy site, you have traceable proof of the exact purchase it came from.
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Track analytics and get paid
Dashboard → Analytics shows views, purchases, conversion rate, and buyer geography per model. Stripe deposits your earnings weekly or monthly — whatever schedule you configure.
What OBJ categories sell best
OBJ is the most universally compatible 3D format — imported by every major 3D application and game engine. The highest-demand OBJ categories are:
Proofly vs TurboSquid and CGTrader for OBJ files
TurboSquid and CGTrader are the dominant platforms for OBJ model sales, but both have significant drawbacks for independent creators:
TurboSquid: 20–40% commission + exclusivity pressure
TurboSquid takes 20% at the Non-Exclusive tier and drops to 20% only if you agree to exclusivity (StemCell program, which locks your geometry to specific standards). Non-exclusive sales start at 40% commission. On a $50 OBJ model: TurboSquid takes $10–$20; Proofly takes $0.
CGTrader: 30–35% + subscription tiers
CGTrader charges 30–35% commission depending on your sales tier. There is no way to reach 0% short of leaving the platform. CGTrader does support OBJ files but does not offer an in-browser 3D viewer for buyers — thumbnails only, which reduces conversion for complex multi-part models.
ArtStation / Fab: 12% — better, but still a cut
ArtStation (now part of Fab) charges 12% commission — lower than most, but it still cuts into every sale. On a $30 OBJ pack that sells 100 times, you lose $360 to ArtStation vs $0 on Proofly. Proofly also adds HiddenMark watermarking that ArtStation/Fab does not offer.
Proofly charges 0% commission on all tiers, from your first sale to your thousandth. Zero exclusivity requirements. You can list the same OBJ model on all platforms and use whichever drives traffic best.
Frequently asked questions
What percentage do I keep when I sell OBJ files on Proofly?
You keep 100% of your listed price. Proofly charges 0% commission. Buyers pay a flat $1 USD platform fee per order — this covers payment processing and platform infrastructure. For example, if you price an OBJ model at $15.00, you receive $15.00 (minus Stripe's standard processing fee of ~2.9% + $0.30). Compare this to CGTrader at 30–35%, TurboSquid at 20–40%, or ArtStation/Fab at 12%.
Does Proofly support OBJ files with MTL materials and textures?
Yes. Proofly's in-browser 3D viewer loads OBJ files together with their companion MTL material file and linked textures. When you upload a ZIP archive containing your .obj, .mtl, and texture files (.png, .jpg), the viewer automatically loads the full textured model for buyers to preview before purchasing. Buyers see your model with all materials applied — diffuse maps, specular highlights, and bump maps — directly in their browser without installing any software.
How are my OBJ files protected from piracy?
Every purchase is automatically protected by HiddenMark — an invisible watermark embedded in the mesh geometry of the OBJ file. Each buyer receives a uniquely coded copy tied to their purchase transaction. If your model appears on a piracy site or sharing group, upload it to proofly.store/hiddenmark to instantly identify which specific purchase was leaked. You receive a DMCA-ready certificate with proof of authorship and the buyer record.
Can I sell OBJ bundles with multiple formats and source files?
Yes. Pack your OBJ + MTL + textures alongside other formats in a single ZIP archive — for example, OBJ, FBX, GLB, and your Blender .blend source file all in one package. Buyers download the complete bundle with one purchase. This is a common strategy for premium listings: offer OBJ for general use, GLB for web and game engines, FBX for rigged character pipelines, and the source file for artists who want to modify the mesh.
Do I need exclusivity to sell OBJ files on Proofly?
There is no exclusivity requirement. You can sell the same OBJ model on multiple platforms simultaneously — CGTrader, TurboSquid, ArtStation/Fab, Sketchfab, and Proofly at the same time. Many 3D artists use Proofly as an additional revenue channel alongside their existing storefronts, taking advantage of the 0% commission to price competitively or offer better value bundles.
How do I get paid for my OBJ model sales?
Connect your Stripe account during onboarding — takes about 5 minutes. When a buyer completes a purchase, Stripe transfers the sale amount directly to your connected Stripe account. Configure automatic weekly or monthly payouts to your bank account or debit card in the Stripe dashboard. Proofly never holds your earnings — revenue flows directly from buyer to your Stripe account via Stripe Connect.
What 3D categories sell best as OBJ files?
The strongest-selling OBJ categories include: architectural visualization assets (furniture, fixtures, building elements), product visualization models (consumer goods, electronics, vehicles), game environment props (rocks, vegetation, debris), character and creature models, interior decoration scenes, and industrial/mechanical parts. OBJ's universal compatibility — every major 3D application imports OBJ — makes it the default format buyers expect for production-ready assets.
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