Cura is the world's most popular open-source 3D printing slicer software. It slices your 3D models into G-code layer by layer with precision control over every print parameter for perfect results on any FDM printer.
Supports thousands of printer profiles from Ultimaker, Creality, Prusa, Ender, Anycubic and more. Professional grade features like custom supports, infill patterns, wall thickness control, and material-specific settings.
Marketplace plugins extend functionality with calibration tools, model repair, advanced supports, and print time estimation. Completely free with active community development.
5000+ Printer Profiles
Pre-configured settings for every major 3D printer brand and model.
Advanced Slicing
Tree supports, gyroid infill, ironing, fuzzy skin, and precise layer control.
Visual Preview
Layer view, X-Ray mode, color-coded print time analysis before slicing.
Customizable
100+ slicer settings with search, favorites, and profile switching.
Marketplace Plugins
Extend with calibration, model repair, toolpath visualization plugins.
Fast Slicing
Optimized engine slices complex models in seconds even at 0.05mm layers.
- Operating System
- Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
- Processor
- Intel Core i3 / AMD Ryzen 3, 2.0 GHz+
- RAM
- 4 GB minimum (8 GB recommended)
- Storage
- 500 MB free disk space
- Graphics
- Intel HD Graphics 4000 / Dedicated GPU recommended
- OpenGL
- Version 3.2+
- Internet
- Required for plugin marketplace
- Supports every major 3D printer automatically
- Best tree support generation in class
- Completely free open source forever
- Active plugin marketplace and community
- Fast slicing even complex geometry
- Perfect print preview before wasting filament
- Steep learning curve for beginners
- Interface overwhelming with advanced settings
- Occasional crashes with very complex models
- Plugin compatibility issues sometimes
Download Cura
Click the Download Free button above and save CuraSetup.exe to your Downloads folder.
Run installer
Right-click CuraSetup.exe and select "Run as administrator". Follow the setup wizard.
Choose printer profile
Launch Cura, select your 3D printer from the 5000+ profiles or add custom settings.
Start slicing
Import STL/3MF model, adjust settings, preview layers, slice to G-code and print!
Cura Software 5.8.1 is the industry standard free 3D printing slicer used by millions worldwide. With unmatched printer support, professional slicing features, and active community plugins, it delivers perfect prints on any FDM printer. Download now and master 3D printing.