Accelerate your Unreal Engine lighting workflow with a native Poly Haven browser built into UE5. Search, preview, download, import, and apply CC0 HDRIs without leaving the editor. Filter by text, tags, and categories; quickly try out environments at low resolution, then download the best one at full res into your content browser. Assets are free for commercial use under the CC0 license—see the Poly Haven License for details.
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Features
✅ Fast in-editor search — with tags and categories, powered by the Poly Haven API
✅ One-click Download → Import → Apply flow — with live preview and scene restore
✅ Configurable resolution (1K–8K) — local cache control, and background downloads
✅ Editor‑native UI — feels at home in UE5 (Content Browser “HDRIs” button, Nomad tab)
✅ Works with HDRI Backdrop — can spawn or reuse a backdrop and restore original cubemaps after preview
Use Cases
Look-dev & lighting — audition multiple environments quickly, then commit the best one at full resolution.
Archviz & product shots — accurate reflections and GI with real-world HDRIs.
Realtime prototyping — iterate fast without leaving the editor.
Virtual production — manage HDRI libraries per project with consistent resolution control.
Quickstart
Install and enable the HDRI Browser plugin
Press the HDRIs button in the Content Browser
Set your preferred HDRI Resolution in Window -> Editor Preferences... -> General -> HDRI Browser Settings (default is 4k, current maximum is 8k)
Search or browse categories and select an HDRI to preview
Click the button to download, then import, then apply as needed
Credits and Collaboration
Developed in close collaboration with Poly Haven with permission to distribute this plugin.
Half of all earnings are directed to Poly Haven to support their mission of providing CC0 assets.
If you would like the best value while directly supporting their work, Poly Haven patrons can access this plugin through them, which is often more affordable than purchasing on Fab.
For current license terms and project information, refer to Poly Haven.