: Use visible watermarks on your preview images to deter easy re-posting.
Many high-end models on CGTrader have a textured preview (a glTF or USDZ file). A ripper uses a browser extension to intercept the network traffic. When you rotate the 3D preview, your browser downloads the model temporarily. The ripper saves that temporary file. While this usually yields a lower-quality version (decimated geometry), thieves often use AI upscalers to repair the topology. Cgtrader Ripper
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