PrusaSlicer (formerly known as Slic3r Prusa Edition or Slic3r PE) is our own in-house developed slicer software based on the open-source project Slic3r. PrusaSlicer is an open-source, feature-rich, frequently updated tool that contains everything you need to export the perfect print files for your Original Prusa 3D printer.
Publisher’s description
What is PrusaSlicer Alpha?
PrusaSlicer Alpha is an open-source 3d & cad program for Windows from Prusa Research. It ranks 50th by popularity among 3d & cad in this catalogue. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.6.0-rc2, released on June 17, 2023. 7 versions are listed since April 8, 2023, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (prusa3d/PrusaSlicer) has 9,421 stars. Similar programs include Ultimaker Cura, MeshLab and OpenToonz.
Project description on GitHub: “G-code generator for 3D printers (RepRap, Makerbot, Ultimaker etc.)”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: PrusaSlicer Alpha is an open-source 3d & cad tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is PrusaSlicer Alpha 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:
9754F5CEC7FD911049AFB34D63CFAE37209B248FF46FD739E4FDAC063E0755D4· 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 7 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.6.0-rc2Latest | June 17, 2023 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 2.6.0-rc1 | June 9, 2023 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 2.6.0-beta4 | June 5, 2023 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 2.6.0-beta3 | May 30, 2023 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 2.6.0-beta2 | May 17, 2023 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 2.6.0-beta1 | May 17, 2023 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 2.6.0-alpha6 | April 8, 2023 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Prusa3D.PrusaSlicer.Alpha -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Prusa Research
- Category
- 3D & CAD
- Licence
- AGPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/prusa3d/PrusaSlicer
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 2.6.0-rc2
- Released
- June 17, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- April 8, 2023
- Versions listed
- 7
- GitHub stars
- 9,421
- GitHub forks
- 2,383
- winget ID
- Prusa3D.PrusaSlicer.Alpha
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is PrusaSlicer Alpha free?
Yes. PrusaSlicer Alpha is open-source software under the AGPL-3.0 licence.
Is PrusaSlicer Alpha 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 PrusaSlicer Alpha 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.
Does PrusaSlicer Alpha 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 PrusaSlicer Alpha?
The versions page lists all 7 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 8, 2023.
Can I use PrusaSlicer Alpha without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to PrusaSlicer Alpha?
Ultimaker Cura, MeshLab, OpenToonz, Bambu Studio and UVtools. The alternatives page compares them.
