HDRI stands for High Dynamic Range Image, and it is a 360° image that is projected on an infinitely large sphere for lighting and background purposes.

Use HDRIs to light your scene

Change the HDRI

All new files use a default HDRI. To change it, 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. Choose the HDRI you want to use

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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

FAQ

• Can I upload a custom HDRI?

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Custom HDRIs