An LDraw editor for LEGO style digital building instructions.
Publisher’s description
What is LPub3D?
LPub3D is an open-source 3d & cad program for Windows from Trevor SANDY. It is written in C++. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.4.9.86.4133, released on March 19, 2025. 2 versions are listed since June 9, 2023, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 1.1 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (trevorsandy/lpub3d) has 203 stars. Similar programs include PrusaSlicer, MeshLab and Ultimaker Cura.
Project description on GitHub: “An LDraw™ editor for LEGO® style digital building instructions.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: LPub3D is an open-source 3d & cad tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is LPub3D safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
FD9A7DE29FED3451258325621EB0DC3E0D056B90D4A55C694447BC223A61E4C3· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›2 versions over 2 years · about 1.1 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4.9.86.4133Latest | March 19, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.4.6 | June 9, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id trevorsandy.lpub3d -eLPub3D-2.4.9.86.4133_20250319.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub io.github.trevorsandy.LPub3DInformation
- Publisher
- Trevor SANDY
- Category
- 3D & CAD
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/trevorsandy/lpub3d
- Written in
- C++
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 2.4.9.86.4133
- Released
- March 19, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- June 9, 2023
- Versions listed
- 2
- Updates / year
- 1.1
- GitHub stars
- 203
- GitHub forks
- 25
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- trevorsandy.lpub3d
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Frequently asked questions
Is LPub3D free?
Yes. LPub3D is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is LPub3D safe to download?
The download comes from github.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 LPub3D 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 LPub3D be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does LPub3D 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 LPub3D?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 9, 2023.
Can I use LPub3D without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to LPub3D?
PrusaSlicer, MeshLab, Ultimaker Cura, Bambu Studio and OpenToonz. The alternatives page compares them.
