Printables 3D Models Scraper

Printables 3D Models Scraper

by powerai

Automatically scrape and structure 3D model data from Printables.com. Just provide a search URL to get comprehensive details with automatic pagination.

19 runs
3 users
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About Printables 3D Models Scraper

Need to pull 3D model data from Printables.com for a project? I've been there, manually copying details is a slog. This actor is basically a script I wish I'd had. You give it a search URL from Printables, and it handles the rest, crawling through pages automatically so you don't have to. It pulls down the full set of details for each model—think titles, creator info, download counts, tags, and even the main image URLs. It neatly packages everything into a structured dataset (JSON, CSV, you name it), ready for your database, analysis, or next app. I've used it to populate comparison sites, track trending designs, and create personal libraries. It saves hours of manual work and lets you focus on building something with the data, not just collecting it. Setup is straightforward: plug in your search, configure the output format, and run it. It’s a straightforward solution for developers, makers, and researchers who need reliable, structured access to Printables' vast catalog without the hassle.

What does this actor do?

Printables 3D Models Scraper is a web scraping and automation tool available on the Apify platform. It's designed to help you extract data and automate tasks efficiently in the cloud.

Key Features

  • Cloud-based execution - no local setup required
  • Scalable infrastructure for large-scale operations
  • API access for integration with your applications
  • Built-in proxy rotation and anti-blocking measures
  • Scheduled runs and webhooks for automation

How to Use

  1. Click "Try This Actor" to open it on Apify
  2. Create a free Apify account if you don't have one
  3. Configure the input parameters as needed
  4. Run the actor and download your results

Documentation

Printables 3D Models Scraper

Scrapes 3D models from Printables.com search results. Provide a search URL, and it returns detailed data for each model, handling pagination automatically.

Key Features

  • URL-Based Scraping: Starts from a complete Printables search URL.
  • Automatic Pagination: Scrolls and loads models until it hits the end of results or your item limit.
  • Comprehensive Data: Extracts a detailed dataset for each model:
    • Model title, ID, and URL.
    • Preview and gallery image URLs.
    • Social metrics: likes, rating, and download count.
    • Creator info: username, handle, level, profile URL, and avatar.
  • Structured Output: Returns a clean JSON array of model objects with a scrape timestamp.

How to Use

Configure the actor with the required input and run it. It will navigate the search results page, extract data from each model card, and output the collected dataset.

Input

Configure the actor using these parameters:

Field Type Required Description
searchUrl String Yes The full Printables.com search URL you want to scrape (e.g., https://www.printables.com/search/models?q=house).
maxItems Integer No Maximum number of models to fetch. If not set, it will scrape all available results from the search.

Output

The actor outputs a JSON array where each item is a model object. Example:

[
  {
    "searchUrl": "https://www.printables.com/search/models?q=house",
    "modelId": "143185",
    "modelUrl": "https://www.printables.com/model/143185-gingerbread-house-kit-card",
    "modelTitle": "Gingerbread House Kit Card",
    "modelImg": "https://media.printables.com/media/prints/143185/images/1355494_71ed7caf-620c-4125-b73d-23488f22980b/thumbs/cover/320x240/jpg/large_display_pc200281_143185.webp",
    "galleryImg": "https://media.printables.com/media/prints/143185/images/1355494_71ed7caf-620c-4125-b73d-23488f22980b/thumbs/inside/320x240/jpg/large_display_pc200281_143185.webp",
    "likes": 4700,
    "rating": 5,
    "downloads": 13215,
    "user": {
      "userName": "Nakozen",
      "userHandle": "Nakozen",
      "userLevel": "19",
      "userUrl": "https://www.printables.com/@Nakozen",
      "userAvatar": "https://media.printables.com/media/auth/avatars/74/thumbs/cover/40x40/png/74a8040c-b810-4a24-bd88-45e5987fe67f.webp"
    },
    "scrapedAt": "2025-11-18T08:36:19.242Z"
  }
]

Typical Use Cases: 3D model cataloging, market research, trend analysis, tracking creator performance, or aggregating content for community sites.

Categories

DEVELOPER_TOOLS INTEGRATIONS OTHER

Common Use Cases

Market Research

Gather competitive intelligence and market data

Lead Generation

Extract contact information for sales outreach

Price Monitoring

Track competitor pricing and product changes

Content Aggregation

Collect and organize content from multiple sources

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Actor Information

Developer
powerai
Pricing
Paid
Total Runs
19
Active Users
3

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