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Orca Slicer for Mac

G-code generator for 3D printers

Quick answer: Orca Slicer is a design tool for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask orcaslicer. The project is open source. It has 966 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What Orca Slicer is

Orca Slicer is a design tool for macOS: G-code generator for 3D printers.

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://github.com/OrcaSlicer/OrcaSlicer.

How to install Orca Slicer

  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 orcaslicer.

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 Orca Slicer on Mac?

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

Is Orca Slicer open source?

Yes. The project's source repository is linked from its homepage: OrcaSlicer/OrcaSlicer.

Does Orca Slicer run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is Orca Slicer?

It was installed 966 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1059 in this catalogue.

What version of Orca Slicer is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.4.2.