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UltiMaker Cura

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95 releases in the GitHub release archive

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Stable5.13.0

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Stable · May 28, 2026
Release 5.13.0 →Read the original release notes ↗

7 downloadable files for this selection.

Linux / Intel / AMD 64-bit

UltiMaker-Cura-5.13.0-linux-X64.AppImage

318.7 MiBDownload

macOS / ARM64

UltiMaker-Cura-5.13.0-macos-ARM64.dmg

164.1 MiBDownload

macOS / ARM64

UltiMaker-Cura-5.13.0-macos-ARM64.pkg

163.2 MiBDownload

macOS / Intel / AMD 64-bit

UltiMaker-Cura-5.13.0-macos-X64.dmg

182.6 MiBDownload

macOS / Intel / AMD 64-bit

UltiMaker-Cura-5.13.0-macos-X64.pkg

182.0 MiBDownload

Windows / Intel / AMD 64-bit

UltiMaker-Cura-5.13.0-win64-X64.exe

157.7 MiBDownload

Windows / Intel / AMD 64-bit

UltiMaker-Cura-5.13.0-win64-X64.msi

171.5 MiBDownload

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Source checked Oct 12, 2026github.com/Ultimaker/Cura/releases ↗Wayback Machine ↗

Latest changes

releases
95
stable
59
previews
36
with notes
95
official files
446

Excerpts are taken from the linked official release notes and can remain in the publisher’s original language.

  1. Pre-release

    UltiMaker Cura 5.14.0-alpha.0

    Take complete control over your supports with our new Support Painting feature. You can now customize exactly where supports are placed simply by brushing them directly onto your 3D model. Whether you want to fine-tune auto-generated structures or paint an…

    Read full release notes →
  2. Stable

    UltiMaker Cura 5.13.0

    0

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  3. Stable

    UltiMaker Cura 5.12.1

    Fixed an issue where the export action for .makerbot file format would fail unexpectedly.

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  4. Stable

    UltiMaker Cura 5.12.0

    Bridging behavior over rectangular empty spaces and infill are now placed in a smarter way. The bridge lines are now anchored to layers below where possible. Bridge lines can now also be interlaced for improved quality.

    Read full release notes →

Updating to the latest release

From5.12.1
Reviewed release5.13.0
Release interval
45 days
official files
7
Package coverage
Windows · macOS · Linux

  1. Preserve before install

    Copy the versioned settings directory; the separate cache directory is not a settings backup.

    Open official preservation source ↗

  2. First validation after update

    Reopen a representative 3MF and inspect supports, skin, walls and custom profile overrides before printing.

    Open official validation source ↗
Source review:

Good to know

UltiMaker Cura is an open-source FFF slicer built around a large settings model and a broad collection of printer and material profiles. Its split between a friendly recommended mode and detailed custom controls makes the same application useful for first prints and tuned production jobs.

Sources reviewed:

Where it fits

Cura is especially useful for mixed-brand workshops that value a large profile ecosystem and want to expose advanced settings only when a job needs them.

Install and update note

Download signed desktop builds from UltiMaker's page and use the GitHub release notes to check changes and known issues. Cura keeps settings in versioned folders, so preserve the relevant folder or export profiles before a major-version migration.

Menus, folders and commands

  1. Profiles and transfer

    Where
    Operating-system user data → Cura version directory
    Contains
    • Windows · %APPDATA%\cura\$CURA_VERSION
    • macOS · ~/Library/Application Support/Cura/$CURA_VERSION
    • Linux · ~/.local/share/cura/$CURA_VERSION
    Check
    Preferences and settings use separate paths; cache is not the settings backup

    Keep an untouched copy before migrating, importing or replacing settings.

    Open official instructions ↗

  2. Printer definition

    Where
    definitions/*.def.json → extruders/*.def.json → optional meshes/*
    Contains
    • machine_width · machine_depth · machine_height
    • machine_center_is_zero · machine_start_gcode · machine_end_gcode
    Check
    Unique machine ID and filenames without +, %, or spaces

    Treat these values as printer-, nozzle- and material-specific.

    Open official instructions ↗

  3. Settings scope

    Where
    User → Quality changes → Intent → Quality → Material → Variant → Definition changes → Definition
    Contains
    • Instance profile · .inst.cfg
    • Machine / extruder definition · .def.json
    Check
    The first profile in the stack that supplies a value determines that setting

    Confirm whether the action affects one preset, a project or the entire configuration set.

    Open official instructions ↗

Common questions

Why does Cura expose so many print settings?

Cura is designed around hundreds of configurable settings and community-maintained profiles. Most can remain hidden until Custom mode is needed, so profile defaults still provide a practical starting point.

Check the source ↗
Where does Cura store profiles and preferences?

The official reference lists versioned locations: AppData on Windows, Library/Application Support on macOS and .config plus .local/share on Linux. Cura's Help menu can also open the configuration folder.

Check the source ↗
Who maintains profiles for third-party printers in Cura?

UltiMaker maintains Cura as a platform and its own printer support, while support for many other printers is community-maintained. Check the selected machine definition and profile rather than assuming every preset has the same maintainer.

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What is the safest way to move a tuned Cura setup to a new major version?

Keep the existing version until a representative project has been checked in the new build. Back up or export the profiles first because Cura separates user data by application version.

Check the source ↗

Full release history

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Release history in numbers

Observed archive span
Years represented
11
Median release interval
28.6 days
Busiest release year
14 releases in that year

Downloads by platform and format

446 public application files

Counts cover attached application packages across all indexed releases. The same package type may recur in several versions; platform and format are classified from the publisher filename.

Files by platform

  1. Windows141
  2. macOS182
  3. Linux106
  4. Not classified17

Files by format

  1. DMG119
  2. APPIMAGE102
  3. EXE94
  4. PKG59
  5. MSI45
  6. ZIP27

Your printer and nozzle setup

Write down the selected printer, nozzle and material. Compare the same model and settings after updating.

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A quick check before installing
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A project file is not an installer

A .3mf file holds model or project data. Opening it does not install the slicer. After opening a project, check the printer, nozzle and material settings.

Check the official requirements

Files are hosted by the developers. Before installing, check their system requirements and release notes. A file labelled for your platform does not establish the minimum OS version.

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