🎨 Printables 3D Models Scraper

This actor allows you to scrape 3D models from Printables.com by providing a search URL. It automatically handles pagination and extracts comprehensive model information including titles, images, ratings, download counts, and creator details.

Features

• URL-based Scraping: Extract 3D models by providing a complete Printables search URL
• Automatic Pagination: Automatically scrolls and loads more models until reaching the end or max items limit
• Comprehensive Model Data: Extract detailed information about each model including:
  • Model title and unique identifier
  • Preview images and gallery images
  • Social engagement metrics (likes, ratings, downloads)
  • Creator information (username, handle, level, profile URL, avatar)
• Rich Media: Includes model preview images and gallery images
• Social Metrics: Track model popularity through likes, ratings, and download counts

Input Parameters

Field	Type	Required	Description
searchUrl	string	Yes	Complete Printables search URL to scrape
maxItems	integer	No	Maximum number of models to fetch

Output

The output is a main list of model objects, each containing:

• searchUrl: The original search URL used
• modelId: Unique identifier of the model
• modelUrl: Direct URL to the model page
• modelTitle: Title of the 3D model
• modelImg: Preview image URL of the model
• galleryImg: Gallery image URL of the model
• likes: Number of likes the model has received
• rating: Average rating of the model
• downloads: Number of times the model has been downloaded
• user: Creator information object containing:
  • userName: Creator's display name
  • userHandle: Creator's handle/username
  • userLevel: Creator's level on the platform
  • userUrl: URL to creator's profile
  • userAvatar: URL to creator's avatar image
• scrapedAt: Timestamp of when the model was scraped

Example output:

[
  {
    "searchUrl": "https://www.printables.com/search/models?q=house",
    "modelId": "143185",
    "modelUrl": "https://www.printables.com/model/143185-gingerbread-house-kit-card",
    "modelTitle": "Gingerbread House Kit Card",
    "modelImg": "https://media.printables.com/media/prints/143185/images/1355494_71ed7caf-620c-4125-b73d-23488f22980b/thumbs/cover/320x240/jpg/large_display_pc200281_143185.webp",
    "galleryImg": "https://media.printables.com/media/prints/143185/images/1355494_71ed7caf-620c-4125-b73d-23488f22980b/thumbs/inside/320x240/jpg/large_display_pc200281_143185.webp",
    "likes": 4700,
    "rating": 5,
    "downloads": 13215,
    "user": {
      "userName": "Nakozen",
      "userHandle": "Nakozen",
      "userLevel": "19",
      "userUrl": "https://www.printables.com/@Nakozen",
      "userAvatar": "https://media.printables.com/media/auth/avatars/74/thumbs/cover/40x40/png/74a8040c-b810-4a24-bd88-45e5987fe67f.webp"
    },
    "scrapedAt": "2025-11-18T08:36:19.242Z"
  },
  ...
]

Use Cases

• 3D model discovery and cataloging
• Market research and trend analysis
• Creator performance tracking
• Model popularity analysis
• Content aggregation for 3D printing communities

Notes

• Results are automatically paginated until reaching the end or max items limit
• All social metrics are updated in real-time
• Model images are included for visual reference
• Creator information helps identify popular designers and their work

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