23 Jul 2026

PrusaSlicer Guide: Profiles, Supports & Multi-Material

Prusa Research describes PrusaSlicer as free, open-source software that turns a 3D file into a finished part — with organic supports, multi-material painting, and 200+ tested profiles.

Prusa Research markets PrusaSlicer as: “Turn a 3D file into a finished part. The software that powers the 3D printing industry. Free. Open-source. No account required. Runs on your machine.” It runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, with optional EasyPrint for tablet/phone workflows.

PrusaSlicer / EasyPrint experience as shown on the official Prusa Research product page.

Highlights from the official PrusaSlicer page

Three modes — Simple, Advanced, Expert in one app
200+ tested profiles for Prusa printers and filaments, with automatic profile updates
Works offline — slicing stays on your computer
Organic supports that touch the model only where needed
Multi-material painting with brush/fill tools for MMU and multi-extruder setups
Built-in Printables.com browser to import models without app switching

Organic tree supports — fewer contact points and cleaner surfaces (Prusa Research).

Multi-material color painting brush on a model (Prusa Research).

Using Cut Stock models

Import your marketplace STL/3MF
Pick a printer + filament profile (or a third-party FDM profile)
Paint supports only where overhangs need them
Slice and send over LAN, Prusa Connect, OctoPrint, or Klipper when available

PrusaSlicer with the Printables browser — browse and slice in one window.

Download only from prusa3d.com or the official GitHub releases.

Official links

PrusaSlicer product page → PrusaSlicer documentation → GitHub releases →