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9 Useful Free and Open Source Linux 3D Printer Tools

Many desktop 3D printers use a numerically controlled programming language made up of a series of commands called G-Code.

SuperSlicer takes 3D models (STL, OBJ, AMF) and converts them into G-code instructions for FFF printers or PNG layers for mSLA 3D printers.

Printrun consists of a suite of hosts for 3D printers and other CNC machines and a small collection of scripts.

Slic3r is a toolpath generator for 3D printers: reads 3D models (STL, OBJ, AMF, 3MF) and converts them into G-code instructions.

Bambu Studio bills itself as a cutting-edge, feature-rich slicing program.

mslicer is a GUI-based tool for masked stereolithography (resin) printers. Currently only ELEGOO .goo files can be generated.

MatterControl is software designed to control and enhance the desktop 3D printing experience.

Orca Slicer is a powerful slicer for FFF (FDM) 3D Printers. OrcaSlicer is originally forked from Bambu Studio.

PrusaSlicer takes 3D models (STL, OBJ, AMF) and converts them into G-code instructions for FFF printers or PNG layers for mSLA 3D printers.

Cura is a state-of-the-art slicer app to prepare your 3D models for your 3D printer. Fine-tune your 3D model with 400+ settings.

Tatlin is a free and open-source multi-platform 3D inspector for G-code and STL files.