Chaos Cosmos Browser guide: Find assets and add them to your scene

Chaos Cosmos Browser is a desktop component for finding and downloading 3D models, materials and HDRIs from the Chaos content library. Chaos’s official installation and usage documentation, updated on 24 November 2025, states that the component is included with V-Ray, Corona, Vantage and Enscape installations. The Browser opens from supported host applications, and downloaded content can then be imported into the application’s scene. The documentation does not specify a particular software version number, so this guide describes the general workflow rather than a specific release.

Which applications support Chaos Cosmos Browser?

Platforms with Cosmos access listed in the documentation include SketchUp, Rhino, Revit, 3ds Max (with V-Ray or Corona), Cinema 4D (with V-Ray or Corona), Blender, Maya, Houdini, Vantage and Envision. The Browser is also described as being part of V-Ray, Corona, Vantage and Enscape installations. To use it, click the Chaos Cosmos icon in the relevant host application.

You’ll need to sign in with a Chaos account the first time you open it. Enter your account details using the Sign-in button in the Browser to access the content library. According to the documentation, the icon appears in the toolbars that contain Chaos features in each platform, so you can find it within the host application’s interface.

Step by step: Find and download assets

1. Open the Browser and sign in. Click the Chaos Cosmos icon in the host application. If this is your first time using it, sign in to your Chaos account using the Sign-in button. You can’t access the library until you’ve signed in.

2. Use the search bar or browsing options. To find a specific asset, type its name into the search bar. You can also browse models by category: Furniture, Accessories, Lighting, Vegetation, Vehicles, People, Architecture, Presets and Enmesh patterns. To browse by room type, use Living room, Kitchen & Dining, Bedroom, Office, Restaurant & Cafe, Retail, Urban and Country.

3. Check asset details before downloading. According to the documentation, clicking an item displays information such as its creator, category, room and color. You can also explore related content through the tags on the asset page. This helps you review an item’s description and related assets before choosing from the search results.

4. Download your chosen content. Hover over an asset to reveal the blue Download icon, then click it to start the download. Once complete, the content is stored locally. The default Windows location listed in the documentation is C:\Users\[User]\Documents\Chaos Cosmos\Packages; this location can be configured. The source does not recommend an alternative custom directory.

5. Add the downloaded asset to your open scene. Once the download is complete, use the Import option in the Browser to send the content to your host application, then position it in the scene. Downloading and adding an asset to a scene are separate steps: having a file in the local library does not mean it has been placed automatically in the open project.

Chaos says that downloaded assets can be reused across different supported host platforms. This means you may also be able to use an asset in another supported application when needed. However, the documentation provides no further technical details about transferring assets between platforms or a compatibility table, so check whether your intended application is on the supported list.

Local content, updates and Browser options

The official documentation says that the download directory can be changed, but it doesn’t explain which settings menu to use. The Settings option in the Browser opens a settings window; the documentation doesn’t confirm that the download directory setting is specifically found there. Teams changing the folder location should therefore follow the configuration instructions in the documentation for the relevant application and Browser.

You can check for asset updates and download current content from the Browser. Some platforms also allow assets to be updated from within the host application, but the source doesn’t guarantee this option for every platform. You can also check for and install updates to Chaos Cosmos Browser itself. According to the documentation, there’s no need to restart the host application after updating the Browser.

The menu under the account icon includes options such as personal account and product pages, settings, support and help resources. The About screen, available only in the Cosmos Browser plugin, displays the Browser version in use and links to the EULA and third-party licenses; it also offers an option to run diagnostics. Asset requests can also be submitted only through the Browser plugin.

Impact on architecture, interior design and archviz workflows

Architecture and visualization teams using ready-made furniture, accessories, lighting, plants or people assets can search for and download content from within a supported application. The room and category options can help narrow down choices, especially for interior scenes. Asset details and related tags provide another way to review library alternatives before making a selection.

Being able to reuse downloaded content across different supported host platforms can be useful for teams working with multiple applications. However, assets must still be imported into the scene separately, and teams should check support for each host application. The documentation doesn’t include system requirements, file sizes, download times or hardware recommendations, so no figures can be given for performance or storage needs.

Common mistakes

• Assuming a download has already added the asset to the scene: Once the download is complete, use the Import option to bring the asset into the host application.

• Skipping sign-in the first time you open the Browser: You’ll need to sign in with a Chaos account on first use.

• Looking for content in the wrong folder: The default Windows location is C:\Users\[User]\Documents\Chaos Cosmos\Packages; the download location can be configured.

• Assuming updates work the same way in every application: Asset updates may be available from the host application on some platforms; you can also check for them in the Browser.

• Failing to check whether your application is supported: The platform list in this guide specifies certain application and renderer combinations; for example, V-Ray or Corona is specified for 3ds Max and Cinema 4D.