In Q1 2024, a freelance environment artist in Poland was fined €12,000 for ripping 15 architectural models. CGTrader’s legal team successfully subpoenaed the ripper’s log files from their local machine.
Once a model is ripped, designers lose control over its distribution, which can be particularly damaging for those relying on platform income.
This write-up covers the update for a CGTrader Model Ripper , focusing on the tool's ability to extract 3D assets for educational or interoperability purposes Update Overview: CGTrader Model Ripper [v.2.4]