HDRIs for Cinema 4D

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are Cinema 4D HDRIs?

  HDRIs are 360° images that hold a wide range of light, from deep shadow to bright sun. In Cinema 4D, an HDRI lights the whole scene and shows up in reflections, so your renders look like they were made in a real place.

• How do I use HDRIs in Cinema 4D?

  Install the Poliigon Cinema 4D Plugin to browse, download and import any HDRI with a single click. The plugin sets up the lighting for your chosen render engine automatically.

• Which render engines do these HDRIs work with?

  Poliigon HDRIs work with V-Ray, Corona Render, Arnold, OctaneRender, Redshift, D5 Render and KeyShot for Cinema 4D.

• Can I use these HDRIs for commercial projects?

  Yes. Every Poliigon license allows commercial use, including the free license. You can use the assets in your own finished work, such as architectural and product visualisation, advertising, games, film and TV. You can't share or resell the asset files, give clients scene files that contain them, put them in games or apps where users can access the files, or use them for AI or machine learning. See the full license details.

• Are there free Cinema 4D HDRIs?

  Yes. Poliigon offers a selection of free HDRIs you can download with a free account. Sign up to access them and explore the full 7,000+ library.