Discover the Power of Prusa Slicer Features

Multi-Platform Compatibility

Prusa Slicer works seamlessly on Windows, macOS, and Linux, ensuring you can use it on any device you prefer. It’s optimized for both Prusa printers and third-party models, making it a versatile choice for any setup.

Whether you’re a Windows user with a Creality Ender 3 or a Linux enthusiast with a Prusa i3 MK3S+, Prusa Slicer’s Configuration Wizard makes setup a breeze, ensuring you’re printing in no time.

Use Case: A hobbyist using a Mac can switch between a Prusa printer for detailed models and a third-party printer for larger projects, all within the same software.

User-Friendly Modes

Prusa Slicer offers three modes—Simple, Advanced, and Expert—to cater to all skill levels. It’s like having a guide that adapts to your experience, ensuring you’re never overwhelmed.

• Simple Mode: Ideal for beginners, with a clean interface and basic settings to get you printing quickly.
• Advanced Mode: Unlock more options like support generation and infill patterns for greater control.
• Expert Mode: Dive into settings like acceleration and retraction for total precision.

Use Case: A beginner can start with Simple Mode to print a simple model like a keychain, while an expert can use Expert Mode to fine-tune settings for a high-precision mechanical part.

G-Code Previews

Preview your prints layer by layer with Prusa Slicer’s G-code preview feature. It’s like getting a sneak peek of your print before it starts, helping you spot potential issues and ensure everything looks perfect.

Use Case: Before printing a detailed figurine, you can preview the G-code to check if supports are correctly placed, avoiding a failed print and saving filament.

Organic Support Structures

Prusa Slicer’s organic support structures are a game-changer, automatically generating tree-like supports that use less material and are easy to remove. It’s like having nature-inspired scaffolding that supports your print without wasting filament.

Use Case: For a model with complex overhangs, like a miniature tree with sprawling branches, organic supports ensure stability during printing and come off cleanly, leaving your print flawless.

Advanced Cooling Control

Fine-tune your nozzle and bed temperatures with Prusa Slicer’s advanced cooling control. This feature ensures optimal adhesion and reduces warping, especially for tricky filaments like ABS or PETG.

Use Case: When printing with PETG, adjust cooling to prevent stringing, resulting in a smoother finish for functional parts like phone stands or tool holders.

Input Shaping

Reduce vibrations and ringing in your prints with Prusa Slicer’s input shaping feature. This technology minimizes print imperfections, resulting in smoother surfaces and faster print times.

Use Case: For high-speed prints, input shaping ensures sharp corners on a model like a geometric sculpture, eliminating ghosting and improving overall quality.

Multi-Material Printing

Create stunning prints with multiple colors or materials using Prusa Slicer’s multi-material printing capabilities. It’s like painting with filament, letting you add vibrant details or functional properties to your models.

Use Case: Print a toy car with a blue PLA body and black TPU wheels, combining durability and flexibility in one print.

Variable Layer Height

Adjust layer height dynamically with Prusa Slicer’s variable layer height feature. Use thinner layers for detailed areas and thicker layers for simple sections to balance speed and quality.

Use Case: For a figurine with a detailed face, use 0.1mm layers for the face and 0.3mm for the body, saving time without losing detail.

Print Time Estimation

Get accurate print time estimates before you start, helping you plan your projects better. Prusa Slicer’s estimations account for your printer’s settings, filament type, and model complexity.

Use Case: For a large project like a cosplay helmet, you’ll know if it’ll take 12 hours or 24, so you can schedule your print accordingly.

Error Detection

Catch potential issues before slicing with Prusa Slicer’s error detection. It identifies problems like non-manifold edges or missing faces in your model, saving you from failed prints.

Use Case: If your model has a hole that could cause a print failure, Prusa Slicer will flag it, so you can fix it before wasting filament.

Comprehensive Print Settings

Adjust every detail of your print with Prusa Slicer’s comprehensive settings. From layers and perimeters to print speed and infill patterns, you have full control over your printing process.

Use Case: For a mechanical part, increase infill to 50% for strength and slow down the print speed for precision, ensuring it’s both durable and accurate.

Custom Filament Profiles

Define your filament settings with Prusa Slicer’s custom filament profiles. Specify color, diameter, density, and more to optimize your prints for any material.

Use Case: For a glow-in-the-dark PLA filament, set a specific temperature and cooling profile to maximize the glow effect without warping.

Text Embossing & Cutting

Add personalized text to your models or split them easily with Prusa Slicer’s text embossing and cutting tools. It’s perfect for adding a custom touch or managing large prints.

Use Case: Emboss “Happy Birthday” on a gift box lid, or cut a large model into smaller pieces for easier printing and assembly.

Custom G-Code Scripts

Add custom start and end G-code scripts for ultimate control over your printer’s behavior. It’s like writing a personalized script for your printer to follow, ensuring every print starts and ends exactly as you want.

Use Case: Add a custom end script to play a sound when the print finishes, adding a fun touch to your workflow.

Wide File Format Support

Prusa Slicer supports a variety of file formats, including STL, OBJ, 3MF, and AMF, making it compatible with models from nearly any CAD software.

Use Case: Design in Fusion 360 (STL), Blender (OBJ), or use 3MF for multi-material prints—Prusa Slicer handles them all with ease.

SLA & FDM Support

Prusa Slicer is optimized for both FDM (FFF) and SLA printers, covering all your 3D printing needs in one tool.

Use Case: Print a detailed resin figurine on an SLA printer like the Prusa SL1S, then switch to an FDM printer like the Prusa i3 MK3S+ for a functional part—all with the same software.

Prusa Printer Integration

Seamlessly integrate with Prusa printers using PrusaConnect, a remote monitoring tool that lets you manage your prints from anywhere.

Use Case: Monitor print progress, pause or cancel prints, and use the Cancel Object function to skip failed objects—all through PrusaConnect.

Regular Updates

Stay up to date with the latest features and improvements through regular updates. Check our Changelog for the latest updates.

Use Case: Recent updates added organic supports and input shaping, keeping Prusa Slicer at the forefront of 3D printing technology.

Seamless Updates

Prusa Slicer automatically checks for updates, ensuring you’re always running the latest version without any hassle.

Use Case: Get notified of new versions and import your settings seamlessly, keeping your custom profiles intact.

Community Contributions

As an open-source project, Prusa Slicer benefits from a vibrant community of contributors who help improve the software. Join our Reddit community or contribute on GitHub.

Use Case: Share your printing tips or get help with a tricky print—all within a supportive community.