A great print profile is the most direct conversation between you and your fellow makers. It answers the practical questions they're asking — what material to use, how to orient the parts, where to place supports, and how long it will take. It shares hard‑won experience so others don't have to repeat your trials.
This guide walks you through what makes a print profile trustworthy, downloaded, and reused — and what might get it flagged or removed.
Please note
Every new print profile is reviewed by our operations team.
Following this guide will help your profile pass review more smoothly and go live faster.
¶ Tips for Uploading Better Profiles ✅️
¶ 1. Upload Real Photos of the Printed Result
Every print profile should include at least one real photo of the finished print, and set it as the cover image.
- Use clear, high‑resolution photos
- Show all printed parts and the assembled model
- Ensure colors, materials, and parts match the profile
- Photos must come from an actual print using this exact profile — not renders, AI‑generated images, or prints made with different settings or machines
A real photo is your profile's strongest evidence. Every color, layer line, and seam visible in the image directly influences a user's decision to hit download.
¶ 2. Write Clear, Meaningful Titles and Descriptions
State the profile's key characteristics in a straightforward title:
💡 Good examples: Single‑Plate Print / TPU Tire Version / Full Spectrum Colorway / U1 Multi‑material Optimization
❌️ Avoid: New Version / Better Version / Updated Version / V2
In the description, clearly explain:
- What optimizations you made and why
- Recommended materials
- Key points to pay attention to during printing
- Whether special assembly, splicing, sanding, painting, or other post‑processing is needed
A good description helps users decide in advance whether this profile suits their needs, saving them from trial and error.
¶ 3. Provide Genuine Print Optimizations
We encourage every thoughtfully tuned profile. Here are typical optimization directions:
- Increase print success rate
- Prefer one‑piece multi‑color/multi‑material printing over "split + glue" assembly
- Optimize support structures and placement
- Improve part orientation
- Adjust seam positions
- Enhance assembly precision
- Merge multiple plates into fewer plates
- Offer different versions for different needs (e.g., speed‑optimized vs. surface‑quality‑optimized)
- Reduce print time
- Reduce material waste
¶ 4. Use Print Plates to Organize Multi‑part Models
If a model has multiple versions or accessories, we recommend using separate print plates and giving each a clear name so users can grasp the structure at a glance.
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Example: Two plates named Fried Egg and Egg Shell (Top & Bottom) respectively — the naming makes the layout clear
¶ 5. Grab the "First Profile" Spot
For models without any print profiles, the first high-quality upload is a win-win — it helps users right away, and often gains more visibility and downloads.
Keep an eye out for "great model + great profile" combos in the community — they might be your chance to reach a wider audience.
¶ What Hurts a Profile's Popularity 😕
¶ 1. Inconsistencies Between Profile and Information
❌️ Title or description doesn't match the actual profile
❌️ Uploaded files are incomplete or not clearly explained
❌️ The real photo's color/material doesn't match the profile, or the photo shows a hand‑painted model
❌️ Estimated print time doesn't match the slicer's actual time
¶ 2. Duplicate or Low‑Value Uploads
❌️ Largely identical to an existing profile
❌️ Only changing the color without introducing a new color scheme
❌️ Only tweaking minor parameters like layer height or infill
❌️ Only switching the build plate type
❌️ Only switching the filament brand
❌️ Only adding more parts or copies
❌️ Splitting a complete profile into multiple separate uploads
In these cases, we recommend updating the existing profile rather than publishing a new one.
Why update rather than republish?
Republishing your profile will reset your previously accumulated comments, likes and download counts all to zero. Unless the changes are substantial enough to warrant a new, independently trackable version, updating the existing profile is a better choice for both you and the community.
¶ Red Lines – Content That Will Be Removed 🚨
The following three categories are platform red lines. Any profile found in violation will be unpublished, and severe cases may lead to account suspension.
¶ 1. Misleading Titles and Unauthorized Brand Elements
In titles, descriptions, covers, or other public displays, avoid:
❌️ Absolute or comparative claims — such as "fastest", "perfect", "guaranteed success" — that cannot be verified
❌️ Statements that may create false expectations — e.g., unverified extreme promises or absolute descriptions
❌️ Unauthorized brand elements — including brand names, logos, characters, trademarks, and any wording that could be interpreted as partnership, endorsement, or affiliation
For any rights disputes or user confusion caused by such contents, the platform reserves the right to request modifications or remove the content directly.
¶ 2. Violating the Original Creator's License
If the original model uses the Standard Digital File License or No Derivatives license, do not:
❌️ Modify the model geometry
❌️ Add or remove parts
❌️ Alter surface textures
❌️ Add logos, text, or other visual elements
Under these licenses, you may still provide print profiles (settings, supports, plate arrangement, etc.) for the original model, but you cannot make any changes to the model's design or structure.
If the license is CC‑BY or CC‑BY‑SA, remixing is allowed — please clearly credit the original creator and provide a link to the source in the description.
Always double‑check that your profile complys with the original creator's license before uploading.
¶ 3. Violating Community Guidelines
All print profiles must comply with the Community Guidelines. Violating profiles will be removed, and serious cases may lead to account suspension.
¶ Final Words
A well‑maintained, thoroughly verified print profile is more than just a file — it's your calling card in the community. It drives downloads, sparks comments, attracts attention from other creators, and serves as an important plus when being considered for official features. Don't worry about your popularity — high quality content naturally draws users to you.