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OrcaSlicer

Community-developed slicer

79 releases in the GitHub release archive

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Stable2.4.2

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Stable · Jul 7, 2026
Release 2.4.2 →Read the original release notes ↗

9 downloadable files for this selection.

Linux / ARM64

OrcaSlicer-Linux-flatpak_V2.4.2_aarch64.flatpak

120.6 MiBDownload

Linux / Intel / AMD 64-bit

OrcaSlicer-Linux-flatpak_V2.4.2_x86_64.flatpak

125.2 MiBDownload

Linux / Not specified in filename

OrcaSlicer_Linux_AppImage_Ubuntu2404_V2.4.2.AppImage

131.4 MiBDownload

Linux / ARM64

OrcaSlicer_Linux_AppImage_Ubuntu2404_aarch64_V2.4.2.AppImage

129.2 MiBDownload

macOS / Universal

OrcaSlicer_Mac_universal_V2.4.2.dmg

234.7 MiBDownload

Windows / ARM64

OrcaSlicer_Windows_Installer_V2.4.2_arm64.exe

119.1 MiBDownload

Windows / Intel / AMD 64-bit

OrcaSlicer_Windows_Installer_V2.4.2_x64.exe

131.5 MiBDownload

Windows / ARM64

OrcaSlicer_Windows_V2.4.2_arm64_portable.zip

146.6 MiBDownload

Windows / Intel / AMD 64-bit

OrcaSlicer_Windows_V2.4.2_x64_portable.zip

163.4 MiBDownload

Platform and processor labels come from the published filenames. Unspecified processors are shown as unspecified; check the official release before choosing.

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

Latest changes

releases
79
stable
47
previews
32
with notes
79
official files
354

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

  1. Stable

    OrcaSlicer 2.4.2

    This is the OrcaSlicer V2.4.2 release — a maintenance update on top of 2.4.1, focused on making profiles, cloud sync, and printer connectivity more dependable. Upgrading from an older version is smoother: presets that were built on a printer or filament that…

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  2. Stable

    OrcaSlicer 2.4.1

    This is the OrcaSlicer V2.4.1 release — a maintenance update on top of 2.4.0 with a broad round of profile and preset fixes at its core: it restores filaments that had gone missing or were miscategorized in the Orca Filament Library and the filament selection…

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  3. Stable

    OrcaSlicer 2.4.0

    This is the OrcaSlicer V2.4.0 release. It focuses on bug fixes, a smoother Orca Cloud experience, and new features such as sending sliced jobs to the printer as a packaged 3MF. On the Orca Cloud side, you now stay logged in while offline, a sync can no longer…

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  4. Pre-release

    OrcaSlicer 2.4.0-beta

    This is the OrcaSlicer V2.4.0 Beta. A lot of effort has gone into this release to improve stability, speed, and print quality, along with the interface and printer support. Bridging in particular has been greatly improved by @ianalexis, @kisslorand, and many…

    Read full release notes →

Updating to the latest release

From2.4.1
Reviewed release2.4.2
Release interval
9 days
official files
9
Package coverage
Windows · macOS · Linux

  1. Preserve before install

    Copy the active user-profile folder before moving between local, Bambu Cloud and OrcaCloud identities.

    Open official preservation source ↗

  2. First validation after update

    Open a preset built on a renamed printer or filament, confirm its cloud state, then send one network test job.

    Open official validation source ↗
Source review:

Good to know

OrcaSlicer is an open-source FFF slicer with detailed calibration tools, broad printer support and direct connections to several network print hosts. It combines a modern plate workflow with unusually deep control over extrusion, walls, seams and motion.

Sources reviewed:

Where it fits

A strong choice when you tune a Klipper, Bambu, Prusa, Voron or other FFF machine and want calibration, slicing and network delivery in one application.

Install and update note

Use the stable release for routine printing; nightlies are for testing recent changes. Match the package to the CPU and operating system, and export important presets before a major upgrade.

Menus, folders and commands

  1. Profiles and transfer

    Where
    Help → Show Configuration Folder
    Contains
    • Windows · %APPDATA%\OrcaSlicer
    • macOS · ~/Library/Application Support/OrcaSlicer
    • Linux · ~/.config/OrcaSlicer · Flatpak: ~/.var/app/com.orcaslicer.OrcaSlicer/config/OrcaSlicer
    Check
    2.4+ · user/default · user/<OrcaCloud UUID> · legacy 10-digit Bambu Cloud folder

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

    Open official instructions ↗

  2. Calibration

    Where
    Calibration → Pressure Advance
    Contains
    • Tower · Pattern · Line
    • Result → material profile
    Check
    Direct drive / Bowden · Marlin: M900 enabled · belt printer: Tower only

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

    Open official instructions ↗

  3. Command line and automation

    Where
    orca-slicer model.3mf --load-settings … --slice 0 --export-3mf output.3mf
    Contains
    • load · transform · arrange · slice · inspect
    • layer_height → --layer-height
    Check
    Vector values: comma-separated · repeated vector flag: append

    Make settings explicit in automation; command-line mode may not inherit the active GUI presets.

    Open official instructions ↗

Common questions

Where is the official OrcaSlicer download?

The project identifies orcaslicer.com and the OrcaSlicer GitHub repository as its official channels. The repository explicitly warns about look-alike download sites, so verify the domain before installing.

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Which OrcaSlicer package should I choose?

Windows publishes installers for x64 and ARM64 plus a portable option. macOS uses a universal DMG, while Linux offers Flathub and AppImages for x86_64 and aarch64.

Check the source ↗
What makes OrcaSlicer's calibration workflow different?

Its documentation groups temperature, flow ratio, pressure advance, retraction, tolerance, volumetric speed and motion tests into a dedicated calibration workflow instead of leaving them as unrelated settings.

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Can OrcaSlicer send jobs directly to networked printers?

Yes. The official feature list names integrations such as Klipper, PrusaLink and OctoPrint. Availability still depends on the selected printer profile and host configuration.

Check the source ↗

Full release history

79 releases in the GitHub release archive

202610 releases
20257 releases
202414 releases
202327 releases
202221 releases

Release history in numbers

Observed archive span
Years represented
5
Median release interval
10.5 days
Busiest release year
27 releases in that year

Downloads by platform and format

354 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. Windows112
  2. macOS118
  3. Linux105
  4. Not classified19

Files by format

  1. ZIP144
  2. DMG74
  3. APPIMAGE55
  4. EXE47
  5. FLATPAK34

Calibration and custom profiles

Keep your tuned filament profile. Compare a familiar calibration model when you change versions.

Project documentation ↗
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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