3D printed keycaps are a fantastic way to personalize your mechanical keyboard and make it truly your own.
Whether you’re a gamer, writer, or just someone who wants to add a unique touch to their keyboard, 3D printing offers a wide range of possibilities for customization.
In this guide,I’ll share 30+ of my favourite 3D printed keycaps, along with the STL files you need to print them at home today
We’ll cover designs inspired by popular video games and movies, as well as keycaps more artistic flair (like transparent keycap bases) to make your keyboard stand out.
If you’re interested in creating your own designs, I’ll share how to 3D model your own keycaps – and help you choose which filament is best for your project.
3D Printed Keycaps for Gamers
For many gamers, keyboard shortcuts become second nature over time, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for improvement and personalization.
One common issue with PC gaming is the distraction of searching for the right key during intense gameplay. 3D printed keycaps offer a solution to this problem, enhancing both functionality and aesthetics.
Available in various styles and designs, 3D printed keycaps for gamers range from general-use options to game-specific designs. They not only facilitate quick key recognition but also allow for easy customization as you switch between games or change your hotkeys.
The Gun
- Download: Thingiverse
- Designer: gu_gg
- Price: Free
First-person shooter players often remap their shooting key from the left mouse button. For those players, 3D printed keycaps with a gun symbol offer a quick reference for shoot, reload, or weapon wheel commands, no matter where they’re assigned.
Minecraft 3D printed keycaps
- Download: Thingiverse
- Designer: para_bellum
- Price: Free
Minecraft, a game of endless creativity and survival, offers infinite possibilities for self-expression and exploration. Players rely on tools like swords, shovels, and pickaxes, which are often on their hotbar. Why not use 3D printed keycaps to indicate which key accesses each tool?
Additionally, there’s a 3D printed keycap mold of the infamous Creeper, which you can assign to any key. I’d personally link it to my flint and steel for those moments when I want to destroy my creations – a sentiment many Minecraft players / 3D printing enthusiasts will understand.
Valorant
- Download: Cults3D
- Designer: VISUALROOT
- Price: ~$8.00/ea
Valorant’s release garnered a strong following, with players often favoring specific characters. Valorant enthusiasts and streamers should explore these resin 3D printed keycaps, showcasing the colors and abilities of various characters.
Keycap molds for Skye, Reyna, Phoenix, Brimstone, Astra, Jett, and others are available.
Genshin Impact
- Download: Cults3D
- Designer: MIDNIGHTPHANTOM
- Price: $7.13
The vast open-world RPG Genshin Impact, with its numerous characters and abilities, can be overwhelming. MIDNIGHTPHANTOM addressed this by creating 3D printed keycaps depicting the game’s elemental attacks.
These keycaps, when properly printed and mapped, will help prevent you accidentally casting of the wrong magic ever again.
Sonic Arrow 3D Printed Keycaps
- Download: Thingiverse
- Designer: Panzyloaf
- Price: Free
These custom keycaps featuring the iconic Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles may not be practical, but they’re a standout choice for fans.
The backlit nature of these keycaps does mean that there’s a little more work to be done than a simple ‘print and attach’, especially if you want to get the color right – but they’re totally worth it.
3D Printed Artisan Keycaps
Not all keycaps have to be practical. For those spending long hours at the keyboard and seeking some added flair, here are some standout artisan keycaps to enhance your setup.
3D Printed Cherry MX Keycaps
- Download: Thingiverse
- Designer: evamvid
- Price: Free
These rose and skull keycap designs offer a unique twist on the standard QWERTY layout.
Well-designed and detailed, they shine with the right filament and settings.
The designer suggests translucent filament for backlit keyboards, making these keycaps truly stand out as quality 3D printed artisan pieces.
Transparent Keycap Base
- Download: Cults3D
- Designer: EJ-TECH
- Price: Free
This 3D printed keycap design, ideal for transparent material, serves as a blank canvas for personalization.
You can add custom letters, symbols, pictures, or logos using resin or FDM filaments.
While the example image features a Ditto, the beauty of this artisan keycap base is that you’re the artist.
Creasi 3D Printed Keycap Designs
- Download: MyMiniFactory
- Designer: Creasi
- Price: $3.99 – $14.99/ea
Creasi’s detailed artisan keycaps, available for purchase, feature designs like animals, demons, and mythical creatures.
Ready for printing and painting, they add unique flair to any mechanical keyboard.
The standout Succubus Queen model and nine other options in Creasi’s collection offer something special for every keyboard.
Kurama Keycap
- Download: CGTrader
- Designer: magictrashbag
- Price: $4.00
The Kurama keycap, inspired by Naruto’s Nine-Tails, is a simple yet effective 3D keycap design.
It shows that artisan keycaps don’t require extensive detail to be appealing, making it a great addition for any Naruto fan’s keyboard.
Corgi Puppy Keycaps
- Download: Cults3D
- Designer: HIKO3D
- Price: $2.00
This cheeky, highly detailed corgi puppy keycap, designed for two keys, adds a cute touch to arrow or number keys.
While resin printing is recommended for the intricate details, PLA or similar plastics work with some post-processing.
It’s an ideal homemade keycap for dog lovers or those seeking a playful addition to their desk.
Honorable Mentions
Some keycap models defy categorization, offering fun and creative designs that complement any keyboard. Here are a few standout molds for everyone to enjoy.
‘Boom’ Enter Key Keycap – 3D printed Enter key
- Download: Thingiverse
- Designer: Mordin
- Price: Free
Looking to add some impact to your perfectly crafted messages or final emails of the day?
The Boom Enter Key is the ideal addition to make your keyboard’s enter key stand out.
Simple in design, it doesn’t require a resin printer; any plastic filament will suffice.
Superhero Logo Keycaps
- Example Download: CGTrader
- Designer: kievuanhtu
- Price: Free
Superheroes are a pop culture staple, and chances are you have a favorite. 3D printed keycaps of superhero logos let you keep your top pick close.
Designer Kieuvuanhtu offers a range of free superhero keycaps, including popular choices like Robin, Wonder Woman, Superman, Batman, and the Justice League logo.
Just search and print your favorite comic book legend’s emblem for your keyboard.
Anime Keycaps
- Example Download: Cults3D
- Designer: HIKO3D
- Price: $6.18
Anime-inspired 3D printable keycaps include Dragon Ball’s Buu and Cell, Attack on Titan’s Titans, and Pokémon like Jolteon and other Eeveelutions. Perfect for anime and video game fans, these keycaps require the right color filament to achieve the desired effect.
How do I 3D model keycaps?
You can use any CAD software to download, create, or modify any 3D printed keycap model. For more creativity, use your preferred 3D modeling software to design from scratch, ensuring you measure you keyboard spaces accurately for a snug fit.
If you’re unsure which software to use, you can check out our guide to 3D modeling software for beginners to get a better idea.
Can you print keycaps with PLA?
While resin is the best choice for 3D printing keycaps due to its high resolution and intricately detailed prints, PLA or similar plastic material is still a great choice for making keycaps if you don’t have access to a resin printer, and you can make sure you get the best results by following the recommended settings as outlined in our PLA guide.
ABS is also a good option, along with any other filament that’s flexible enough to be molded easily through the modeling and printing process, but also
Resin is the top choice for 3D printing keycaps due to its high resolution and detail. However, if you lack a resin printer, PLA is a suitable alternative. Follow our PLA guide for optimal results. ABS and other flexible yet sturdy filaments are also good options for keycaps strong enough to withstand regular typing.
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