Fab

Fab is a digital asset marketplace where creators can sell content to other creators.

Quick overview

Its range includes 3D models, environments, characters, animation, audio and visual effects, alongside game systems, templates, tools and plugins.

3D assets include buildings, furniture, vehicles, clothing and creatures.
Content is listed for Unity, Unreal Engine, UEFN and MetaHuman.
Search filters include rendering style, period, file format, publisher and licence.
Publishers can add interactive 3D previews with an Inspector for examining models.
Standard and Creative Commons Attribution licences are available.

Introduction

Fab is a digital asset marketplace where creators can sell content to other creators. Its range includes 3D assets, game content and creative tools.

Shoppers can explore characters, environments, animations, audio and visual effects, alongside templates, plugins and tutorials.

What Fab offers

The marketplace offers assets compatible with Unity and Unreal Engine, as well as content for UEFN and MetaHuman. It also supports 3ds Max, Maya, Blender and Cinema 4D, and lists assets in formats including FBX, glTF and USDZ.

Publishers can sell digital assets through Fab. The marketplace offers Standard and Creative Commons Attribution licences.

Product and service categories

Characters, clothing and accessories

Fab offers characters and creatures, including complete MetaHuman characters and editable character presets. Clothing and accessories include outfits, sportswear and hairstyles. Some outfits are described as parametric or resizable.

Environments and nature

Environment assets include forests, mountains, caves and landscapes. There are also castle, dungeon and village environments. Styles shown include low-poly and stylised assets.

Objects, furniture and vehicles

3D props include food and drink, furniture and fixtures. Other asset types include electronics, tools and decorative objects. Vehicles, transportation, weapons and combat assets are also listed.

Animation, audio and VFX

Animation assets include character and creature animations. The marketplace also lists audio files and visual effects. Animation tools include full-body motion capture plugins.

User interface assets

Fab lists UI assets, including UI kits. The UEFN range includes a Verse UI kit.

Game systems and templates

Game systems and game templates are available for platforms including Unity and UEFN. The range includes multiplayer game templates and systems. UEFN source assets include editable systems for creating Fortnite experiences.

Tools and plugins

Tools and plugins are listed alongside the other digital assets. These include animation systems and motion capture plugins. The UEFN range also includes Verse-powered tools.

Tutorials and examples

Fab lists tutorials and examples as asset types. Samples are available for UEFN, alongside tools, systems and 3D content.

Browse the full range on the Fab website.

More Info

Using the website

Search filters include rendering style, period, file format, publisher and licence. Rendering styles include cartoon and realistic, while period filters range from ancient to postapocalyptic.

Fab can also be accessed through Epic Games Launcher. Integrations are built into UEFN and Unreal Engine 5.3 and later, allowing users to browse content available for the tool and drag assets into a scene.

Notable features

Publishers can add an interactive 3D preview to a product’s media gallery. Its Inspector lets users view an asset in wireframe, visualise its UVs and isolate maps including roughness, normals, occlusion and opacity.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of marketplace is Fab?

Fab is a marketplace for digital assets. Creators can publish and sell their content through it.

Which file formats are listed?

Fab lists assets in formats including FBX, glTF and USDZ. Formats can also be used as a search filter.

What licences are available?

Fab offers Standard and Creative Commons Attribution licences. Licence is one of the available search filters.

Can I inspect a 3D model before buying?

Publishers can include an interactive 3D preview in a product’s media gallery. The viewer includes an Inspector for examining maps, wireframes and UVs.

Does Fab offer MetaHuman content?

Fab lists complete MetaHuman characters, outfits and compatible accessories. Characters can be refined and edited in Unreal Engine.

Is content available for UEFN?

Fab lists UEFN assets including 3D content, samples, game systems and templates. It also offers editable source assets for creating Fortnite experiences.

Key takeaways

Fab is a marketplace for digital assets sold by creators.
Asset types include 3D models, animations, audio, VFX and UI.
Game systems, templates, tools, plugins and tutorials are also listed.
Search filters cover file format, style, period, publisher and licence.
Publishers can create interactive 3D previews using Fab tools, and the viewer includes an Inspector.

Summary

Fab brings together digital assets for 3D creation and game projects, from buildings and characters to effects and editable systems. Its search filters and 3D viewer offer ways to examine the available content.