ideaMaker® is optimized for use with Raise3D solutions, enabling advanced 3D printing performance with a wide range of engineering and functional materials, including FFF and DLP technology.
- Short Learning Curve needed for Successful Printing
- Easy Access to Materials
- Streamlined Software
- Improved User Experience
Publisher’s description
What is ideaMaker?
ideaMaker by Raise3D is proprietary Windows software in the 3d & cad category. It ranks 33rd by popularity among 3d & cad in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 122.9 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 5.5.0.8810, released on September 9, 2026. The version history goes back to April 24, 2025: 5 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 3.6 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 30,437 times. On Windows it registers 8 file types, including .stl, .obj, .gcode, .3mf and .firm. Similar programs include Ultimaker Cura, PrusaSlicer and MeshLab.
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: ideaMaker is a 3d & cad tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is ideaMaker safe to download?
- The file is served by downcdn.raise3d.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
4A5EF31C373729AADF43FB3758A110CD0F667C2CD78134F6246BD1A9BC5F8D81· 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 5 versions ›5 versions over 1 year · about 3.6 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5.0.8810Latest | September 9, 2026 | 122.9 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.4.2.8790 | July 21, 2026 | 122.4 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.3.2.8640 | December 9, 2025 | 122.5 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.2.4.8581 | May 27, 2025 | 97.5 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.2.3.8580 | April 24, 2025 | 97.5 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Raise3D.ideaMaker -echoco install ideamaker -yinstall_ideaMaker_5.5.0.8810.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Raise3D
- Category
- 3D & CAD
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 5.5.0.8810
- Released
- September 9, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 20, 2025
- Versions listed
- 5
- Updates / year
- 3.6
- Chocolatey downloads
- 30,437
- Website
- raise3d.com
- winget ID
- Raise3D.ideaMaker
- Chocolatey package
- ideamaker
File types it opens (8)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is ideaMaker free?
ideaMaker 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 ideaMaker safe to download?
The download comes from downcdn.raise3d.com, which belongs to the publisher; 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 ideaMaker 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 ideaMaker be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does ideaMaker run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of ideaMaker?
The versions page lists all 5 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 24, 2025.
What are alternatives to ideaMaker?
Ultimaker Cura, PrusaSlicer, MeshLab, Bambu Studio and Creality Print. The alternatives page compares them.
