Subscription Plans and Pricing

Flexible Pricing for Stunning Visuals.

Choose a plan tailored to your creative needs. Access premium CGI.Backgrounds that captivate audiences, elevate projects, and bring your visions to life.

MonthlyAnnually

Classical Workflow

$ 45.00

USD

Billed monthly

50 Credits
1 user
Access to our entire collection of premium HDRi Maps and Backplates

3D / Interactive Workflow

$360.00

USD

Billed monthly

450 Credits
1 user
Access to our entire collection of premium HDRi Maps and Backplates
up to three 3D Scenes per month
or up to six RAY.HDR per month
or up to 15 HDRs per month

Advanced

$85.00

USD

Billed monthly

100 Credits
1 user
Access to our entire collection of premium HDRi Maps and Backplates
One 3D Background
or one RAY.HDR and one DNG

We Make Plans for How You Work

Each credit plan is thoughtfully crafted to align with the asset types you use most, giving you a seamless workflow and the best value for your budget. Whether you need high-resolution backgrounds, HDRIs, or complete 3D scenes, we have a plan that fits your creative process.

Credit Packs.

Our Credit Packs are designed for those who want the freedom to choose without a recurring commitment. Enjoy flexibility in how and when you use your credits, while still benefiting from significant savings. Perfect for teams or individuals with varying project needs.

Pack XS

$47 50

You save $2.50

Pack S

160

$148 80

You save $11.20

Pack M

400

$364 00

You save $36.00

Pack L

800

$680 00

You save $120.00

Pack XL

1500

$1200 00

You save $300.00

Assets you can buy with this credit pack:

4K JPGs: 40
TIFFs: 20
HDRs: 13
RAY.HDRs: 5
3D Backgrounds: 4
3D Scenes: 2

No automatic renewal. If necessary, you can buy another pack.
Credits give you access to our entire collection. The price varies depending on the asset type.

What can you buy with credits?

Credit: 10
Credit: 20
Credit: 30
Credit: 25
Credit: 30
Credit: 70
Credit: 100
Credit: 150

Trusted by leading innovators worldwide.

CGI.Backgrounds delivers high-quality CGI backgrounds for a wide range of industries, empowering teams to create stunning visuals effortlessly.

Pricing by Format

Explore our pricing variations based on download type

Backplate Licensing fee

Backplate 5K jpg

5K resolution, 8-bit color calibrated, optimized for smaller file sizes

$9.99USD

Backplate .tif

16-bit color calibrated, tone-mapped image with enhanced color depth for editing or printing

$19.99USD

Backplate .dng

16-bit original RAW format, ideal for professional editing.

$29.99USD

Hdri Map Licensing fee

Tone Mapped 360 TIF

Maximum size, 8-bit color calibrated for high-quality images

$24.99USD

HDRi

32-bit image with high dynamic range for detailed lighting and color data

$29.99USD

RAY.HDRi

Image-Based Lighting (IBL) data that matches real-world colors and lighting for HDRi maps.

$69.99USD

3D Content Licensing fee

3D Background

3D background image with lighting and materials

$99.99USD

3D Scene

Complete 3D scene with lighting, materials, and camera settings

$149.99USD

FAQ Subscriptions & Pricing

Frequently Asked Questions about our credit-based pricing plans below. These plans are designed for flexibility and transparency, where 1 Credit equals 1 USD. With clear, upfront pricing, you can access premium-quality assets tailored to your project needs. Find the most common questions asked around Subscriptions, Pricing and Credits

We want to provide a better, simpler experience for our customers. These updates help reduce costs, improve flexibility, and ensure our content meets the highest standards for realism and usability.

Content includes our backplates as 4K jpg, full-res Tif, Full res DNG files. Our standard .hdr and RAY HDR formats offer high dynamic range images. All content is individually priced.

In addition, we are adding two new types of content:

3D Backgrounds:

High-resolution images (up to 64k) designed for realism.
Built-in RAY HDR lighting for accurate shadows and highlights.
Ideal for automotive renders, product visuals, and single-angle setups.
Initially available for Unreal Engine. Other formats, such as Blender, VRED, and 3dsMax with VRAY, are available via request.

3D Scenes:

Complete 3D environments ready for rendering.
Includes RAY.HDRi Maps, textured floors, and customizable elements.
Available in formats for Unreal Engine (v5.3, v5.4), Blender (v4), VRED (2025 and earlier versions), and 3dsMax with VRAY.

All options save time and help you create professional-quality renders.

Click on the magnifying glass on the left of the search field, then select 3D Scenes or 3D Backgrounds in the search results header.

3D Scenes: Available in multiple formats, including Unreal Engine, Blender, VRED, and 3dsMax with VRAY.
3D Backgrounds: Available in Unreal Engine format. Other formats can be requested.

Same great content and new, more flexible licensing terms. We are introducing a royalty-free licensing model. This means:

You buy an asset once and can use it across multiple projects without additional fees.
The licensing terms are simpler, making it easier to understand how you can use the content.
The new system reduces costs and provides flexibility for users.

For full details, please check out our updated License Agreement .

Your creativity and loyalty inspire us every day, and we are deeply grateful for your continued trust in CGI Backgrounds.

Please review our updated License Agreement .
You will need to select a Plan, or you can now license all content as individual assets.
Explore the new pricing options, including Credit Subscriptions and Credit Packs.
Check your cloud library to ensure you can access previously downloaded assets.

Clarity & Simplicity: With 1 Credit equal to 1 USD, you know exactly what you’re paying.
Flexible Access: Pay only for the specific assets you need.
The more credits you purchase, the more significant the discount you receive compared to individual asset pricing.
High Value: Gain access to premium content at industry-leading prices.

Credit Subscriptions: You receive a set number of credits every month or year, depending on your plan. Charges are automatic. This option is ideal for regular users who want predictable access to assets.
Credit Packs: You make a one-time purchase of credits without any ongoing commitment. This option is perfect for occasional users or for one-time projects.

Both options provide savings compared to buying individual assets. Credit subscriptions provide a significant discount for regular users, while Credit Packs provide flexibility for users who may not know their content needs in advance.

Predictable Budgeting: Ideal for teams working with purchasing departments.
Increased Savings: The more credits you commit to, the more you save.
Custom Fit: Plans align with your specific workflow, ensuring you only pay for what you need.

Ready to optimize your workflow? Choose the plan that works for you and start saving today!

Total Flexibility: No monthly or annual commitments—use credits whenever you need them.
Custom Savings: Choose the pack that fits your budget and save more with higher credit volumes.
Workflow Freedom: Perfect for projects with unpredictable or varying asset requirements.

With Credit Packs, you’re in control. Save while enjoying the flexibility to create at your own pace. Choose the pack that works for you and start building today!

Credit Plans:

Best Price-Performance
Align with common workflows and optimized for those requirements

Credit Packs:

No monthly or annual commitments - buy your credits whenever you need them.
Perfect for projects with unpredictable or varying requirement.

Free Plan Users: Your cloud library will be removed as part of this update.
Other Users (Personal, Freelance, Pro, and Enterprise): Your cloud library will remain available. You can request previously downloaded assets in specific formats:

Backplates: JPG (4K), TIFF (full resolution), or DNG (full resolution).
HDR Files: Standard HDR or RAY.HDRi formats.

Yes. Any assets you downloaded before this update will remain available to you:

Non-commercial Images: These will continue to follow the original non-commercial terms.
Commercial Images: These retain their original licensing terms.

The royalty-free license and its terms apply only to the company or individual that licenses the content. If you are an agency or professional creating work for a client, the license does not extend to a third-party client. Our Agency License offer:

Simple USD Pricing: Eliminate confusion with transparent, credit-free costs.
Client-Friendly Pass-Through: Provide clear, predictable billing to your clients.
Comprehensive Protection: Indemnification covers both your agency and the brand you are work for.
Premium Content: Access the same high-quality assets designed to elevate your projects.

Choose Agency Pricing for a streamlined, secure, and transparent approach to delivering world-class visuals for your clients.

Learn more about our Agency Pricing.

Flexible Pricing for Stunning Visuals.

Classical Workflow

3D / Interactive Workflow

Advanced

We Make Plans for How You Work

Credit Packs.

Pack XS

Pack S

Pack M

Pack L

Pack XL

Assets you can buy with this credit pack:

What can you buy with credits?

Trusted by leading innovators worldwide.

Pricing by Format

Backplate Licensing fee

Backplate 5K jpg

Backplate .tif

Backplate .dng

Hdri Map Licensing fee

Tone Mapped 360 TIF

HDRi

RAY.HDRi

3D Content Licensing fee

3D Background

3D Scene

FAQ Subscriptions & Pricing

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