Audience

Designers and manufacturers requiring a 3D printing toolbox to convert a 3D model into printing instructions for a 3D printer

About Slic3r

The Slic3r project has been under active and massive development. Make sure you get 1.3.0 now or try the development builds! Slic3r is free software, developed by Alessandro Ranellucci with the help of several contributors and a wonderful community. Turn your 3D models into G-code. Visual preview of toolpaths. Advanced configuration management. Custom G-code with conditional logic. Print spool queue (print on multiple machines simultaneously) or send to OctoPrint. FDM/FFF and SLA/DLP. Modifiers (distinct settings on custom regions). Most features are exposed from command line, thus providing a handy tool for batch operations and custom integrations. A C++ library for building custom applications on top of the Slic3r internal algorithms. Handle 3D models (open, repair, transform, convert). Generate G-code in many flavors. Generate infill patterns. Send G-code over serial port. Estimate G-code printing time.

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Ratings/Reviews - 1 User Review

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 4.0 / 5
design 4.0 / 5
support 3.0 / 5
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Company Information

Slic3r
Founded: 2011
slic3r.org

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Product Details

Platforms Supported
Cloud
Windows
Mac
Linux
Training
Documentation
Support
Online

Slic3r Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What kinds of users and organization types does Slic3r work with?
Slic3r works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does Slic3r support in their product?
Slic3r supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does Slic3r offer?
Slic3r offers support via online.
Q: What other applications or services does Slic3r integrate with?
Slic3r integrates with: Creality Print and PrusaSlicer.
Q: What type of training does Slic3r provide?
Slic3r provides training in the form of documentation.

Slic3r Product Features

3D Printing

Model Setup and Plating Not Supported
Slicing Not Supported
Print File Creation Not Supported
Pre-Print Simulations Not Supported
Customizable Support Structures Not Supported
Mesh Analysis and Repair Not Supported
Integrates with CAD Not Supported
Multi-User Support and Permissions Not Supported
Multiple/Shared Print Queues Not Supported
Analytics Not Supported
ERP Not Supported

Slic3r Verified User Reviews

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  • A Slic3r User
    Technician
    Used the software for: 1-2 Years
    Frequency of Use: Monthly
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 1 - 25
    Design 4 out of 5 stars
    Ease 5 out of 5 stars
    Features 4 out of 5 stars
    Pricing 5 out of 5 stars
    Support 3 out of 5 stars
    Probability You Would Recommend? 10 out of 10

    "Slic3r review"

    5 out of 5 stars Edited 2021-09-20

    Pros: Easy setup, quite fast . Works well also on vector printer, tested on PRUSA and Anycubic printers with PLA.

    Cons: Sometimes crashes, no progress bar when saving sliced.

    Overall: Very good and free software, good also for inexperienced users, will definitely recommend it. Hope it adds features.

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