Carbide Create is a simple to use yet very powerful CAD/CAM software. It allows you to design, program, and export operations for your CNC with full 3D simulation built in.
Carbide create uses a context sensitive user interface that only shows you the options that are relevant to your currently selected objects. This means that you are never left with a cluttered interface that has extra options that are not applicable to the task you are trying to perform.
This also means that you may not see all options available in Carbide Create while navigating through the software at first glance. This is on purpose to allow newcomers to the CAD/CAM hobby to easily complete simple tasks.
If you are looking for more advanced operations such as boolean tools, vector path grouping, or vector node editing, simply use the shift key to select more than one vector path, or create a vector path, select it, and see what new options appear.
Publisher’s description
What is Carbide Create?
Carbide Create is a proprietary 3d & cad program for Windows from Carbide 3D LLC.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). The main installer is 141.4 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .c2d. Similar programs include PrusaSlicer, MeshLab and Ultimaker Cura.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Carbide Create is a 3d & cad tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Carbide Create safe to download?
- The file is served by carbide-downloads.website-us-east-1.linodeobjects.com; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
16374DFEF5D2606FEC69AA6D1158C1972ABB332100F28384510BDB8AD9257CC7· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.0Latest | October 12, 2026 | 141.4 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Carbide3D.CarbideCreate -eCarbideCreate-876.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask carbide-createInformation
- Publisher
- Carbide 3D LLC
- Category
- 3D & CAD
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 8.0
- Released
- October 12, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 11, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- carbide3d.com
- winget ID
- Carbide3D.CarbideCreate
File types it opens (1)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Carbide Create free?
Carbide Create is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Carbide Create safe to download?
The download comes from carbide-downloads.website-us-east-1.linodeobjects.com; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Carbide Create with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Carbide Create be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Carbide Create run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to Carbide Create?
PrusaSlicer, MeshLab, Ultimaker Cura, OpenToonz and Bambu Studio. The alternatives page compares them.
