Cura is a state-of-the-art slicer app to prepare your 3D models for your 3D printer.
Cura works by slicing the user’s model file into layers and generating a printer-specific g-code. Once finished, the g-code can be sent to the printer for the manufacture of the physical object
Fine-tune your 3D model with 400+ settings for the best slicing and printing results.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Prepare your 3D model for print in minutes with recommended settings.
- Simply choose speed and quality settings, and you can start printing.
- Slicing:
- Intent profiles print specific applications at the click of a button/
- Recommended profiles tested for thousands of hours ensure reliable results.
- Custom mode’ gives over 400 settings for granular control.
- Regular updates constantly improve features and printing experience.
- Supports most common 3D formats including STL, OBJ, X3D, 3MF. It also supports popular image file formats including PNG, JPG, GIF, and BMP.
- Cross-platform software – runs under Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Website: github.com/Ultimaker/Cura
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Developer: Ultimaker
License: GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0
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Related Software
| 3D Printer Tools | |
|---|---|
| Orca Slicer | Forked from BambuStudio, itself a fork of PrusaSlicer, itself a fork of Slic3r |
| PrusaSlicer | Takes 3D models (STL, OBJ, AMF) and converts them into G-code instruction |
| Cura | State-of-the-art slicer app to prepare your 3D models for your 3D printer |
| SuperSlicer | G-code generator for 3D printers |
| Slic3r | Toolpath generator for 3D printers |
| BambuStudio | Bbills itself as a cutting-edge, feature-rich slicing program |
| Printrun | Suite of hosts for 3D printers and other CNC machines |
| MatterControl | Track, preview, and print your 3D parts |
| mslicer | Currently only ELEGOO .goo files can be generated |
| OctoPrint | Based on BambuStudio |
| Creality Print | 3D slicer for Creality printers |
| ElegooSlicer | Slicer compatible with most FDM printers |
| preFlight | Building on the Slic3r legacy as a spiritual successor to PrusaSlicer |
| QIDIStudio | Snappy web interface for controlling consumer 3D printers |
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