Paint colors on models and map them to AMS slots automatically
Slicing settings include arc moves, smart cooling and automatic slowdown for overhangs, and STEP files can be imported for more accurate curves.
The Device tab sends jobs over LAN or the internet and shows a live view of the printer.
Owners of Bambu Lab printers who want the official, ready-tuned workflow.
LightBurn Laser Engraving Software Design, layout and control software for laser cutters and engravers, from diode lasers to Ruida and galvo.
Its best features are tied to Bambu hardware and the Bambu cloud.
Rhino 3D CAD Modeler Precise NURBS 3D modeler for industrial, jewelry and architectural design, with Grasshopper built in (official notes for Bambu Studio).
Lychee Slicer 3D Printing Slicer Resin and filament 3D printing slicer with a free Lite edition, supports, hollowing and many printer profiles.
Creality Print 3D Printing Slicer Creality’s open-source FDM slicer with printer profiles, multi-color printing and remote printer control.
It includes some third-party profiles, but OrcaSlicer or PrusaSlicer support more brands.
Colors painted on a model are mapped automatically to AMS filament slots before printing.
CHITUBOX Resin 3D Printing Slicer Free resin 3D printing slicer that adds supports, slices and exports files for MSLA, DLP and LCD printers.
Several build plates and an assembly view in one 3MF project.
PrusaSlicer 3D Printing Slicer Open-source 3D printing slicer from Prusa with organic supports and multi-material painting.
UltiMaker Cura 3D Printing Slicer Open-source 3D printing slicer with tested profiles, 400+ settings and a plugin marketplace.
Adds embossed text to models with dozens of fonts.
It uses project-based workflows around the 3MF format, with multiple plates, a project resource manager and assembly or part views in one file.
Signing in to a Bambu Lab account enables cloud printing and the device view; LAN-only mode can be set up on the printer if you prefer to stay offline.
Uses accurate STEP geometry to generate smoother arc paths.
Ignore the Beta builds offered next to the stable version.
Multi-color projects and plate management work well.
Send jobs and monitor Bambu printers over LAN or WAN
OrcaSlicer 3D Printing Slicer Open-source 3D printing slicer for Bambu, Prusa, Voron, Creality and more, with calibration tools.
Users of other printer brands or anyone who wants a slicer independent of a vendor cloud.
CBD-Tech (Chitu Systems) · Freeware · chitubox.com Download Review
LightBurn Software · Free trial · lightburnsoftware.com Download Review
Creality · Open source · creality.com Download Review
It is open source under the AGPLv3 and free to download.
Prusa Research · Open source · prusa3d.com Download Review
UltiMaker · Open source · ultimaker.com Download Review
SoftFever and the OrcaSlicer community · Open source · orcaslicer.com Download Review
Download the Windows installer (Windows 10 64-bit or later).
Robert McNeel & Associates · Shareware · rhino3d.com Download Review
Mango 3D · Freeware · lychee.co Download Review