OrcaSlicer/README.md

Orca Slicer

Orca Slicer is an open source Next-Gen Slicing Software for Precision 3D Prints.
Optimize your prints with ultra-fast slicing, intelligent support generation, and seamless printer compatibility—engineered for perfection.

Official links and community

Official Website:

orcaslicer.com

Github Repository:

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Join our Discord community:

Caution

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If you come across any of these in search results, please report them as unsafe or spam to help keep the community secure.

Main features

• Advanced Calibration Tools
  Comprehensive suite: temperature towers, flow rate, retraction & more for optimal performance.
• Precise Wall and Seam Control
  Adjust outer wall spacing and apply scarf seams to enhance print accuracy.
• Sandwich Mode and Polyholes Support
  Use varied infill patterns and accurate hole shapes for improved clarity.
• Overhang and Support Optimization
  Modify geometry for printable overhangs with precise support placement.
• Granular Controls and Customization
  Fine-tune print speed, layer height, pressure, and temperature with precision.
• Network Printer Support
  Seamless integration with Klipper, PrusaLink, and OctoPrint for remote control.
• Mouse Ear Brims & Adaptive Bed Mesh
  Automatic brims and adaptive mesh calibration ensure consistent adhesion.
• User-Friendly Interface
  Intuitive drag-and-drop design with pre-made profiles for popular printers.
• Open-Source & Community Driven
  Regular updates fueled by continuous community contributions.
• Wide Printer Compatibility
  Supports a broad range of printers: Bambu Lab, Prusa, Creality, Voron, and more.
• Additional features can be found in the change notes.

Wiki

The wiki below aims to provide a detailed explanation of the slicer settings, including how to maximize their use and how to calibrate and set up your printer.

Please note that the wiki is a work in progress. We appreciate your patience as we continue to develop and improve it!

• Access the wiki here
• Contribute to the wiki

Download

Stable Release

📥 Download the Latest Stable Release
Visit our GitHub Releases page for the latest stable version of Orca Slicer, recommended for most users.

Nightly Builds

🌙 Download the Latest Nightly Build
Explore the latest developments in Orca Slicer with our nightly builds. Feedback on these versions is highly appreciated.

How to install

Windows

Download the Windows Installer exe for your preferred version from the releases page.

• For convenience there is also a portable build available.

  Troubleshooting

  • If you have troubles to run the build, you might need to install following runtimes:
  • MicrosoftEdgeWebView2RuntimeInstallerX64
    • Details of this runtime
    • Alternative Download Link Hosted by Microsoft
  • vcredist2019_x64
    • Alternative Download Link Hosted by Microsoft
    • This file may already be available on your computer if you've installed visual studio. Check the following location: %VCINSTALLDIR%Redist\MSVC\v142

Windows Package Manager:

winget install --id=SoftFever.OrcaSlicer --e

Mac:

1. Download the DMG for your computer: arm64 version for Apple Silicon and x86_64 for Intel CPU.

2. Drag OrcaSlicer.app to Application folder.

3. If you want to run a build from a PR, you also need to follow the instructions below:

   Quarantine

   • Option 1 (You only need to do this once. After that the app can be opened normally.):

     • Step 1: Hold cmd and right click the app, from the context menu choose Open.
     • Step 2: A warning window will pop up, click Open

   • Option 2: Execute this command in terminal:

     xattr -dr com.apple.quarantine /Applications/OrcaSlicer.app`
     

   • Option 3:

     • Step 1: open the app, a warning window will pop up
       
     • Step 2: in System Settings -> Privacy & Security, click Open Anyway:

Linux (Ubuntu):

1. If you run into trouble executing it, try this command in the terminal: chmod +x /path_to_appimage/OrcaSlicer_Linux.AppImage

How to Compile

All updated build instructions for Windows, macOS, and Linux are now available on the official OrcaSlicer Wiki - How to build page.

Please refer to the wiki to ensure you're following the latest and most accurate steps for your platform.

Klipper Note:

If you're running Klipper, it's recommended to add the following configuration to your printer.cfg file.

# Enable object exclusion
[exclude_object]

# Enable arcs support
[gcode_arcs]
resolution: 0.1

Supports

Orca Slicer is an open-source project and I'm deeply grateful to all my sponsors and backers.
Their generous support enables me to purchase filaments and other essential 3D printing materials for the project.
Thank you! :)

Sponsors:

Backers:

Ko-fi supporters ☕: Backers list

Support me

Some background

OrcaSlicer was originally forked from Bambu Studio, it was previously known as BambuStudio-SoftFever.

Bambu Studio is forked from PrusaSlicer by Prusa Research, which is from Slic3r by Alessandro Ranellucci and the RepRap community. Orca Slicer incorporates a lot of features from SuperSlicer by @supermerill Orca Slicer's logo is designed by community member Justin Levine(@freejstnalxndr).

License

Orca Slicer is licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License, version 3. Orca Slicer is based on Bambu Studio by BambuLab.

Bambu Studio is licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License, version 3. Bambu Studio is based on PrusaSlicer by PrusaResearch.

PrusaSlicer is licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License, version 3. PrusaSlicer is owned by Prusa Research. PrusaSlicer is originally based on Slic3r by Alessandro Ranellucci.

Slic3r is licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License, version 3. Slic3r was created by Alessandro Ranellucci with the help of many other contributors.

The GNU Affero General Public License, version 3 ensures that if you use any part of this software in any way (even behind a web server), your software must be released under the same license.

Orca Slicer includes a pressure advance calibration pattern test adapted from Andrew Ellis' generator, which is licensed under GNU General Public License, version 3. Ellis' generator is itself adapted from a generator developed by Sineos for Marlin, which is licensed under GNU General Public License, version 3.

The Bambu networking plugin is based on non-free libraries from BambuLab. It is optional to the Orca Slicer and provides extended functionalities for Bambulab printer users.