ElegooSlicer Download: Free Slicer for Elegoo 3D Printers

Download ElegooSlicer

How this download box works

• It is live. Each visit asks GitHub for the newest stable release of ELEGOO’s official ElegooSlicer project, so you are never sent to an outdated file. Your browser keeps the answer for ten minutes; the Refresh button asks again straight away.
• It shows the current version only. If one system has no file in the newest release, the box says so instead of quietly offering an older build.
• Test builds are flagged, not offered. Pre-releases are left out of the download list. If a newer one exists, the box mentions it so you can try it if you want. The project’s README also points to a beta channel on its Discord server.
• Every link goes to GitHub. The script only accepts download addresses on the official project’s release path. The project sits under the owner name elegooofficial; some older guides use the earlier name ELEGOO-3D. If GitHub cannot be reached, the box falls back to links that always point to the newest release.

Download Safety and How to Verify the File

Slicers run with full access to your files, so where the installer comes from matters. Download ElegooSlicer from the official GitHub release page (the box above reads from it) or from ELEGOO’s own download centre, which lists ElegooSlicer among its slicing software for FDM printers. Be wary of mirror and “free download” sites: some show out-of-date version numbers or repackaged installers.

Check the SHA-256 checksum

A checksum is a fingerprint of the file. If the fingerprint of your download matches the one shown in the box above, the file is exactly what was published. Replace the file name with yours.

Windows (PowerShell)

Get-FileHash .\ElegooSlicer-installer.exe -Algorithm SHA256

macOS (Terminal)

shasum -a 256 ~/Downloads/ElegooSlicer.dmg

Linux (terminal)

sha256sum ElegooSlicer.AppImage

Compare the printed value, character by character, with the SHA-256 shown for that file. If they differ, delete the file and download it again from the official link.

What Is ElegooSlicer?

A slicer is the program between a 3D model and a printer. It cuts the model into thin layers, works out the path the nozzle should follow for each one and writes those instructions as G-code. ElegooSlicer is ELEGOO’s slicer for FDM printers. The project describes it as an open-source slicer compatible with most FDM printers, and notes that it is being developed quickly, with more features to come.

Its lineage is spelled out in the project’s licence notes: ElegooSlicer is based on Orca Slicer by SoftFever, which is based on Bambu Studio by Bambu Lab, which is based on PrusaSlicer by Prusa Research, which was originally based on Slic3r. All of them are released under the GNU Affero General Public License v3, and so is ElegooSlicer. Because it follows Orca Slicer closely (the 1.5.3.4 release merged most features from Orca Slicer 2.4.2), the layout will feel familiar if you have used any of those programs.

What’s New in Recent Releases

ElegooSlicer’s version numbers have four parts (for example 1.5.3.5). The table summarises the stable releases from the project’s official release notes, newest first. The download box above shows the very newest release’s notes live, so it stays current even as this table ages.

Key Features

Which ELEGOO Printers Does It Support?

The README says ElegooSlicer is compatible with most FDM printers, but it is built around ELEGOO’s own machines. The official release notes name these:

If your printer is not in the list, you can still try ElegooSlicer with a generic profile, but a slicer built for your printer’s maker (or Orca Slicer, which covers many brands) may fit better.

Who Should Use ElegooSlicer?

• Owners of ELEGOO printers such as the Centauri Carbon and Carbon 2, Neptune models and OrangeStorm Giga, who want maker-supplied profiles and a direct path from slicing to printing.
• Anyone using CANVAS multicolour printing, because the filament mapping, flushing volumes and printer control are built in.
• Beginners, who get a Beginner Guide on first launch and printer profiles that are already set up.
• People who like Orca Slicer but want ELEGOO’s devices and profiles in one program.

If you print on several brands, you will usually be better served by a multi-brand slicer; the comparison below explains the differences.

System Requirements

How to Install ElegooSlicer

Windows

1. Download the Windows installer from the box above and, if you like, check its SHA-256 checksum.
2. Run the installer and follow the prompts. If Windows SmartScreen shows a warning, confirm that the file came from the official release and matches the checksum before continuing.
3. Prefer not to install? Use the portable .zip: extract it and run ElegooSlicer from the extracted folder.
4. If the program will not start, install the two Microsoft runtimes named in the README (the Edge WebView2 runtime and the Visual C++ 2019 x64 redistributable), then try again. Version 1.5.1.6 also fixed a start-up failure on some Windows 11 systems, so update first.

macOS

1. Choose the right build. Open the Apple menu and choose About This Mac: a chip named “Apple M…” needs the Apple Silicon (arm64) build; an “Intel” processor needs the Intel (x86_64) build.
2. Open the .dmg and drag ElegooSlicer into the Applications folder.
3. If macOS blocks the app from opening, the README describes two ways to open an app that macOS has quarantined: hold Command, right-click the app, choose Open and confirm; or remove the quarantine flag in Terminal.

   xattr -dr com.apple.quarantine /Applications/ElegooSlicer.app

Linux

1. Make the AppImage executable and run it. Some distributions need FUSE support installed for AppImages to start.

   chmod +x ElegooSlicer*.AppImage
   ./ElegooSlicer*.AppImage

First-Time Setup and Your First Print

First launch

From version 1.5.0.7 the program offers a Beginner Guide on first launch, which you can reopen later from Help, Beginner Guide. Work through it, and select the printer model, nozzle and filament that match your machine. The profile you pick sets many values for you: temperatures, speeds, acceleration limits and the start G-code for your machine.

Connect the printer (optional)

1. Open the Device page. ELEGOO N4 and newer printers can be found automatically on your network or added by hand.
2. Centauri-series printers connect through the ElegooLink host type; Neptune 3 and earlier models use the physical-printer option.
3. Not connecting? You can always export the G-code and carry it to the printer on a USB drive or card.

Slice and print a model

1. Import a model. Drag in an STL, 3MF or OBJ file. (The release notes include fixes for opening OBJ and 3MF files.)
2. Check the profiles. Make sure the printer, filament and process profile at the top of the settings panel match what is on your printer.
3. Orient the model. Place the flattest face on the plate where you can. Layers are weakest between each other, so avoid loading a part in the direction that pulls layers apart.
4. Slice, then read the preview. Step through the layers, look for gaps and check the estimated time and filament use.
5. Send it. Choose the target printer in the print dialog (N4 and newer printers). For Centauri Carbon, the dialog also offers options such as auto-levelling and time-lapse.

Settings and Materials Worth Knowing

Start with the profile ELEGOO supplies and change one setting at a time. These are general starting points, not ELEGOO specifications; your printer and filament maker’s advice comes first.

ElegooSlicer vs Orca Slicer, Creality Print, Cura and PrusaSlicer

These programs are close relatives, so the right choice depends on your printer more than on any single feature.

ElegooSlicer and Creality Print are both vendor forks of Orca Slicer: each adds its maker’s printers and cloud or device features on top of the same engine. If you only own ELEGOO printers, start with ElegooSlicer; if you own printers from several makers, Orca Slicer is the natural all-rounder. Our guides to Bambu Studio and SuperSlicer cover the others.

Pros and Cons

Troubleshooting