You can upload your custom HDRIs to use them as skyboxes and/or environmental lighting. Learn more about HDRIs here: Environment Lighting (HDRI)

Upload your HDRI

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All new files use a default HDRI. To upload your own, follow these steps:

1. In the right sidebar (make sure that nothing in the scene is selected), click on the ‘Library’ icon beside the current HDRI (ex. Afternoon Sky)
2. In the popover, click on the ‘+’ icon button on the top right
3. Use the dialog to choose, upload, and name your HDRI. You can upload HDR, EXR, JPG, or JPEG). Click ‘Save’
4. Once you see the new HDRI in your library, select it to apply it to your scene.

Lighting Settings

• Strength: Controls the intensity of the lighting emitted by the HDRI
• Show Environment: Toggle visibility of the HDRI as a cubemap
• Shadows: Toggle shadows caused by directional light
• Light Direction: Adjust the direction of the environmental light
• Shadow intensity: Controls the intensity of the shadow

Related

Environment Lighting (HDRI)

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