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Free Desktop App
Download and install for free on any Windows computer
Built for Unreal Engine
Supported by an Epic Games Megagrant, CGI.B Connect is optimized for the Unreal Engine
One-Click IBL Setup
Load HDRi Maps into the Unreal Engine and set up Image Based Lighting in a single clickTurbocharge Your Unreal Engine Workflow
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We do not support Unknown at the moment.
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Powerful Search
Quickly search our entire collection of 7,000+ Premium HDRI Maps. Find exactly what you need, and import your HDRi Maps into Unreal with full IBL data in one click
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Find any Premium asset in our collectionAI-Assisted
Upload a reference image and find similar HDRI Maps and Backplates using AIGet Inspired
Find inspiration by browsing similar images for every backplateStart Finding
Find what you need and quickly load HDRi Maps into the Unreal EngineEasy Access
Access your CGI.Backgrounds account through the web or the App to see all your account activity and access any images you've licensed
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Manage every aspect of your CGI.Backgrounds account, all in one placeAccess Past Purchases
All your CGI.Backgrounds assets, organized and ready to useManage Your Subscription
Quickly upgrade or downgrade your subscription level as your needs changeLeverage Your Lightboxes
Access your previously-created lightboxes to see all your ideas at your fingertips
Faster Setup For Unreal
Integrate with the Unreal Engine and load any HDRi Map--including fully configured IBL data--in a single click
Built For Unreal
Quickly export any CGI.Backgrounds HDRi Map into Unreal EngineAutomatic IBL Setup
Automatic setup of Image Based Lighting data, so you can hit the ground runningGet Started Faster
Reduce time wasted on basic configuration. Dive into your design process faster.Deep Integration
Supported by an Epic Games Megagrant, CGI.B Connect is designed with the Unreal Engine in mindTry the Free CGI.B Connect App Today
We do not support Unknown at the moment.
Click here for downloading the Windows version.
By downloading the CGIB Connect App you agree to the CGI Background's Terms of Use
Technical Information
The free CGI.B Connect app supports a variety of computers and workflows. Connectors for DCCs beyond the Unreal Engine are on the way.
Works With Other DCCs
Bulk export lets you build an effective workflow with any DCC by easily exporting your CGI.Backgrounds purchases to your desktop Queued Downloads
Our professional HDRi Maps have unparalleled lighting data, which makes for big files! Queue downloads in multiple formats and view your download status in the app Supported Software
CGI.B Connect works with UE versions XX. Available for Windows. Beta version is available for Mac. More Connectors Coming Soon
Our team is hard at work building more connectors to load IBL data and HDRi Maps into additional DCCs automatically. For now, Unreal Engine is fully supported for one-click setup, with other DCCs supported via Bulk Export
How to use the CGI.B Connect App to connect with Unreal Engine
Learn how to use the CGI.B Connect App
How to use the CGI.B Connect App to connect with Unreal Engine
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