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Bambu Studio for Mac

3D model slicing software for 3D printers, maintained by Bambu Lab

Quick answer: Bambu Studio is a design tool for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask bambu-studio. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 1,602 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What Bambu Studio is

Bambu Studio is a design tool for macOS: 3D model slicing software for 3D printers, maintained by Bambu Lab.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://bambulab.com/en/download/studio.

How to install Bambu Studio

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask bambu-studio.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Bambu Studio on Mac?

Run brew install --cask bambu-studio in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is Bambu Studio open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (bambulab/BambuStudio), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does Bambu Studio run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is Bambu Studio?

It was installed 1,602 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #761 in this catalogue.

What version of Bambu Studio is current?

The latest packaged version is 02.08.02.61,20260820225108.