This article explains how to download Unity Asset Store purchases, as assets are not delivered by email or product key. Customers can download assets through the Unity Editor by opening a project, launching the Package Manager, and selecting My Assets to find and download their items. Instructions are included for locating downloaded files and accessing raw files like .WAV by importing the package. The article also advises on viewing hidden folders and troubleshooting incomplete purchases if download options are missing.
Cause:
As Unity does not ship Asset Store purchases using download links or product keys, you may need clarification about how to download your purchased or free asset.
As of Editor version 2020.1, Unity removed the Asset Store window from within the editor, and you may be new to downloading your purchases using the Package Manager.
Resolution:
The Unity Asset Store does not use download links. Assets can be downloaded via the Unity Editor only.
To download an Asset Store purchase, follow the steps below:
- If you have already purchased your asset or added a free asset to My Assets, launch a new or existing project using the Unity Hub.
- After your project is open, you must open the Package Manager by selecting Window > Package Manager.
- Click the drop-down to select which packages you want to be shown.
- Click My Assets.
- Click the asset name you want to download from the left side list.
- Click Download in the package manager window.
After your asset has been downloaded, you can import it into your project or find the
.unitypackage at:- Windows:
C:\Users\[UserName]\AppData\Roaming\Unity\Asset Store-5.x\[PublisherName] - Mac:
/Users/[UserName]/Library/Unity/Asset Store-5.x/[PublisherName]
To access the raw files, for example
.WAV files, you first need to 'unzip' the .unitypackage by importing it into your project. After successfully importing the package, you can find the raw asset files in your project folder. For example:- Windows -
C:\Users\[username]\[project name]\Assets\[asset name] - Mac -
/Users/[UserName]\[project name]\Assets\[asset name]
Alternatively, browse the Asset Store using your internet browser and find the package you want to download.
- Click Open in Unity.
- This launches the Unity Hub.
- Create a new project or launch an existing one.
- This launches your project and brings up the Package Manager.
- Click Download in the Package Manager window.
Please note: hidden folders must be visible:
- For Windows, open File Explorer, go to the View tab, and check the "Hidden items" box.
- For macOS, use the keyboard shortcut Command + Shift + . (period) within Finder.
If you cannot reveal the Download or Import buttons upon pressing the Buy button, your purchase may not have been completed successfully.