When printing 3D models from MakerWorld, it is important to comply with the license terms set by the designer. Some licenses permit you to sell physical 3D prints of their models, while others prohibit all commercial use. Below is a guide outlining the rules for each license type.
License Comparison Matrix
| License Type | Commercial Selling | Attribution Required | Remixing / Sharing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Digital License | ✕ Prohibited | No | Prohibited |
| CC0 (Public Domain) | ✓ Allowed | No | Allowed (ShareAlike not req.) |
| CC BY | ✓ Allowed | Yes | Allowed (ShareAlike not req.) |
| CC BY-SA | ✓ Allowed | Yes | Allowed (Must share under same terms) |
| CC BY-ND | ✓ Allowed | Yes | No Remixes (Share original only) |
| CC BY-NC | ✕ Prohibited | Yes | Non-Commercial Remixes allowed |
| CC BY-NC-SA | ✕ Prohibited | Yes | Non-Commercial (Same terms only) |
| CC BY-NC-ND | ✕ Prohibited | Yes | No Remixes (Share original only) |
Standard Digital File License
✕ Personal Use OnlyThis is MakerWorld's default license. It grants you the right to download and print the file for personal, non-commercial use. You cannot sell physical prints, redistribute the digital files, or share modified versions of the model.
CC0 / Public Domain Dedication
✓ No RestrictionsThe creator has waived all copyright protections, dedicating the model to the public domain. You can copy, modify, distribute, remix, and sell prints of the model without attribution or restrictions.
CC BY (Attribution)
✓ Commercial Use AllowedAllows others to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the work, even commercially, as long as they credit the creator for the original creation.
CC BY-SA (Attribution-ShareAlike)
✓ Commercial Use AllowedAllows others to remix, adapt, and build upon the work even for commercial purposes, as long as they credit the creator and license their new creations under identical terms.
CC BY-ND (Attribution-NoDerivatives)
✓ Commercial Use AllowedAllows others to copy and distribute the work, even for commercial purposes, as long as the work is shared unchanged and in whole, with credit to the creator. No modified versions or remixes can be shared.
CC BY-NC (Attribution-NonCommercial)
✕ Personal Use OnlyAllows others to remix, adapt, and build upon the work non-commercially. New works must acknowledge the creator and be non-commercial in nature.
CC BY-NC-SA (Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike)
✕ Personal Use OnlyAllows others to remix, adapt, and build upon the work non-commercially, as long as they credit the creator and license their new creations under identical terms.
CC BY-NC-ND (Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives)
✕ Personal Use OnlyThis is the most restrictive Creative Commons license. It allows others to download and share the work with attribution, but prohibits commercial use or any modifications.