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Prusa Research

186 releases in the GitHub release archive

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Stable2.9.6

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Stable · Jun 25, 2026
Release 2.9.6 →Read the original release notes ↗

3 downloadable files for this selection.

Windows / Not specified in filename

PrusaSlicer-2.9.6-setup.exe

92.2 MiBDownload

macOS / Not specified in filename

PrusaSlicer-2.9.6.dmg

135.8 MiBDownload

Platform not specified / Not specified in filename

PrusaSlicer-2.9.6.zip

101.7 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/prusa3d/PrusaSlicer/releases ↗Wayback Machine ↗

Latest changes

releases
186
stable
138
previews
48
with notes
186
official files
1,091

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

  1. Pre-release

    PrusaSlicer 3.0.0-alpha12

    This is the second public alpha release of PrusaSlicer 3.0.0. This release fixes the most annoying bugs and most frequent crashes found in 3.0.0-alpha11, and also brings several smaller improvements.

    Read full release notes →
  2. Pre-release

    PrusaSlicer 3.0.0-alpha11

    This is the first public alpha release of PrusaSlicer 3.0.0. This release comes with completely redesigned internal architecture, new UI, new print profile system, full support of multiple beds and multiple projects and other improvements and bugfixes.

    Read full release notes →
  3. Stable

    PrusaSlicer 2.9.6

    This is final release of PrusaSlicer 2.9.6, introducing ColorMix feature. Please, read change logs of 2.9.6-beta1 and 2.9.6-rc1 for more detailed description of the new features with respect to 2.9.5.

    Read full release notes →
  4. Pre-release

    PrusaSlicer 2.9.6-rc1

    This is the first release candidate of PrusaSlicer 2.9.6. Read the change log of 2.9.6-beta1 to see complete list of changes compared to 2.9.5.

    Read full release notes →

Updating to the latest release

From2.9.5
Reviewed release2.9.6
Release interval
37 days
official files
3
Package coverage
Windows · macOS

  1. Preserve before install

    Before upgrading, use Export Config Bundle to export all custom settings saved in the current PrusaSlicer version.

    Open official preservation source ↗

  2. First validation after update

    For INDX, fetch profiles through Configuration Wizard, then inspect color mixing, tool changes and fan behaviour in Preview.

    Open official validation source ↗
Source review:

Good to know

PrusaSlicer is Prusa Research's open-source slicer for both FDM and mSLA printers. It combines precise per-object and per-layer controls with multi-material tools, multiple beds, a detailed preview and several ways to send finished jobs.

Sources reviewed:

Where it fits

It fits mixed printer fleets particularly well because the Configuration Wizard includes many third-party profiles while custom profiles remain importable.

Install and update note

Get the regular build from Prusa's download page or official releases. Current official Linux distribution is through Flathub; alpha and beta builds keep separate configuration locations, but export critical presets before testing them.

Menus, folders and commands

  1. Profiles and transfer

    Where
    File → Export → Export Config Bundle
    Contains
    • Print settings · Filament settings · Printer settings
    • Bundle format · .ini
    Check
    Export Config Bundle with Physical Printers may include API key and IP address

    Review the exported file before sharing it; this option can carry network credentials or addresses.

    Open official instructions ↗

  2. Project files

    Where
    File → Save Project as
    Contains
    • Objects · settings · modifiers · parameters
    • 3MF · multiple models · thumbnail · color · texture
    Check
    Complete PrusaSlicer snapshot intended to reproduce the same G-code on another computer

    Inspect the generated geometry or toolpath before sending it to a printer.

    Open official instructions ↗

  3. Settings scope

    Where
    File → Import
    Contains
    • Import Config · .ini / PrusaSlicer .gcode
    • Import Config from Project · .3mf / .amf
    • Import Config Bundle · .ini
    Check
    Single profile ≠ project profile ≠ complete multi-profile bundle

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

    Open official instructions ↗

Common questions

Can PrusaSlicer be used with non-Prusa printers?

Yes. The official FAQ says profiles for many manufacturers are included in the Configuration Wizard, and other profiles can be imported manually.

Check the source ↗
Does a PrusaSlicer update delete custom profiles?

The official FAQ says updates create profile snapshots. The configuration folder can be opened from Help, and the snapshots folder is the first place to check after an unwanted change.

Check the source ↗
Does PrusaSlicer handle resin as well as filament printing?

Yes. The official project description supports both FDM and mSLA workflows. Select the matching technology and printer profile because their output formats and settings differ.

Check the source ↗
Can PrusaSlicer be used without its graphical interface?

Yes. The official feature list includes a command-line interface for automation. A GUI-created profile can provide the settings needed for repeatable scripted slicing.

Check the source ↗

Full release history

186 releases in the GitHub release archive

20268 releases
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202118 releases
202017 releases
201922 releases
201822 releases
201723 releases
20165 releases

Release history in numbers

Observed archive span
Years represented
11
Median release interval
7.8 days
Busiest release year
23 releases in that year

Downloads by platform and format

1,091 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. Windows276
  2. macOS186
  3. Linux607
  4. Not classified22

Files by format

  1. TAR.BZ2325
  2. ZIP295
  3. APPIMAGE282
  4. DMG186
  5. EXE3

Printer, filament and print profiles

Export your custom profiles before installing. Keep that export alongside a working project.

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.

Before you update →