PixelSquid

What PixelSquid does

PixelSquid was a New Orleans-based digital content company founded in 2015 that operated a library of 3D-rendered design objects distributed as PNG images and PSDs (Photoshop files). The company's core product was "spinnable" 3D assets that could be viewed from multiple angles and downloaded for direct use in creative and design projects, with primary integration oriented toward Adobe Photoshop workflows. Its target end users were creative professionals, designers, SMBs, and individual consumers needing high-quality 3D visual assets without specialized 3D modeling expertise.

The business model centered on a downloadable asset library sold through digital channels. Following its 2024 acquisition, PixelSquid's entire 3D catalog was migrated to Shutterstock's 3D Objects platform, and the company's website now redirects users to Shutterstock. As a result, PixelSquid no longer operates as an independent distribution entity; it functions as an integrated content property of Shutterstock (a strategic operating parent). The company's documented headcount is 1-10 employees, and no pricing model, revenue figures, or funding history are publicly disclosed in the available source material.

Name

PixelSquid

Legal name

PixelSquid

Website

https://pixelsquid.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

PixelSquid provided a downloadable library of spinnable 3D design objects (PNG and PSD) for creative professionals using Adobe Photoshop. The company was acquired by Shutterstock, with its 3D asset catalog now distributed exclusively through Shutterstock's 3D Objects platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Stock 3D Digital Assets

akta.pro primary industry

CG Asset Creation (Modeling, Texturing, Lookdev, Rigging) (MPAHABAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Stock Motion Graphics Assets & Templates (MPAHACAO)

Keywords

• 3D asset library
• Stock 3D objects
• Design asset downloads
• Photoshop 3D assets
• Spinnable 3D images

Headquarters

HQ city

New Orleans

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels1 record

Core offering

PixelSquid is a digital 3D asset library providing downloadable PNG images, PSDs, and 3D objects designed for Adobe Photoshop and other creative workflows. The company created spinnable, multi-angle 3D objects that creative professionals could download and integrate directly into design projects. Following migration/acquisition, all PixelSquid 3D assets are now distributed exclusively through Shutterstock's 3D Objects platform.

Product overview

PixelSquid is a 3D asset library offering downloadable PNG images, PSDs, and 3D Objects for creative and design use. The company's assets are distributed through its own platform and have been made available on Shutterstock as 3D Objects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PixelSquid 3D Assets

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ShutterstockcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPixelSquid has migrated its entire catalog of 3D assets (PNG images and PSDs) to Shutterstock's 3D Objects platform. All PixelSquid 3D assets are now exclusively available for download through Shutterstock. This represents a complete distribution channel transition where Shutterstock serves as the primary marketplace for PixelSquid's digital asset inventory.

Recent moves2 records

Direct peers

• Sketchfab: Online 3D model marketplace where creators publish downloadable 3D assets for use in games, AR/VR, and design. Directly comparable as a stock 3D asset distribution platform competing for the same creative professional audience.
• TurboSquid: Long-standing 3D model marketplace offering royalty-free and editorial 3D assets for designers, animators, and game developers. Closely comparable to PixelSquid as a downloadable 3D asset library serving creative professionals.
• CGTrader: 3D model marketplace with both free and paid 3D assets for CG, design, and AR/VR workflows. Direct peer in stock 3D asset distribution with a similar catalog-licensing model.

Broad incumbents

• Adobe Stock: Adobe's stock content marketplace embedded inside Creative Cloud for photos, illustrations, video, and 3D. Comparable as a creative asset subscription service and an incumbent channel through which designers source 3D and 2D visual resources.
• Shutterstock: Global creative content marketplace spanning photos, video, music, and 3D objects. Relevant because Shutterstock is now PixelSquid's parent and exclusive distribution channel, and competes across adjacent creative asset categories.
• iStock (Getty Images): Getty's stock image, video, and illustration marketplace serving SMB and enterprise creative buyers. Comparable as a stock content distribution channel with overlapping customer segments for budget-conscious designers.
• Getty Images: Premium stock photography, video, and creative imagery platform with enterprise licensing. Comparable as a broad incumbent in stock creative content distribution targeting agencies and large brands.
• Envato Elements: Unlimited subscription download platform for graphics, templates, video, audio, and 3D assets used by designers and marketers. Comparable as a competing subscription creative asset library covering overlapping asset categories.

Emerging players

• Pond5: Stock video, audio, and creative media marketplace with a contributor-driven catalog. Overlaps with PixelSquid as a creator-economy stock content marketplace serving video and motion professionals.
• MasterBundles: Marketplace for design bundles, templates, and digital creative assets sold by independent creators. Comparable as a peer in the broader digital design asset distribution space serving freelance creatives.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/pixelsquid360
• Facebookfacebook.com/PixelSquid360
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pixelsquid

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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