Creality Print
Creality Print is Creality’s free, open-source FDM slicing software for preparing prints and working with printers from a computer.
What Creality Print is
Creality Print is Creality’s free, open-source FDM slicing software for preparing prints and working with printers from a computer. It supports remote printer control and monitoring, as well as printing directly from the computer. Listed features include automatic calibration for all printers, Sandwich (inner-outer-inner) mode, polyholes conversion, Klipper support, and granular controls. It can also slice jobs from the command line using the --slice action, with options for output folders, settings, filament presets, and logs. Creality provides versions for Windows, Apple and Intel macOS, and Linux. The project uses the GNU Affero General Public License version 3. Its repository describes an optional Bambu networking plugin that adds functionality for BambuLab printer users and relies on non-free libraries. Ubuntu users may need to make the AppImage executable with chmod +x. Creality lists online support Monday through Friday, 7 AM–5 PM PT, and provides a ticket submission link. The company is headquartered in Shenzhen, China.
Good
- Free, open-source FDM slicing software.
- Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- Lists automatic calibration for all printers.
- Supports command-line slicing with configurable options.
- Includes Klipper support and granular controls.
Watch out
- Ubuntu users may need to make the AppImage executable.
- Optional Bambu networking plugin uses non-free libraries.
- Online support is listed Monday through Friday, 7 AM–5 PM PT.
Who it suits
Creality Print suits FDM printer users who want free slicing software for Windows, macOS, or Linux. It also accommodates command-line workflows and lists Klipper support.
Verdict
Creality Print offers free slicing with desktop and command-line workflows across three operating systems. Linux users should note the AppImage instruction, and BambuLab networking functionality depends on an optional plugin based on non-free libraries.
Plans and prices
From Creality Print's own pricing page, checked 3 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Creality Print slicer software |
The facts
Each one read from Creality Print's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Command line
- Creality Print can slice jobs from the command line using the --slice action and options for output folders, settings, filament presets, and logs.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Latest download
- The download page lists version 7.3.0.6149 dated Sep 28, 2026.checked 3 Oct 2026
- License
- The project is licensed under GNU Affero General Public License version 3.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Open source
- The Creality Print repository describes the software as an open-source slicer for FDM printers.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Operating systems
- Creality’s download page lists Windows, Apple and Intel macOS, and Linux versions.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Optional plugin
- The repository says an optional Bambu networking plugin provides extended functionality for BambuLab printer users and is based on non-free libraries.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Printer calibration
- The project lists automatic calibration for all printers as a main feature.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Creality Print is Creality’s self-developed FDM slicing software for remote printer control and monitoring, and printing directly from a computer.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Slicing features
- Main features include Sandwich (inner-outer-inner) mode, polyholes conversion, Klipper support, and granular controls.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Support
- Creality lists online support Monday through Friday, 7 AM–5 PM PT, and provides a ticket submission link.checked 3 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 2014checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Shenzhen, Chinachecked 28 Sep 2026
- Maker
- Creality’s About page describes the company as a consumer 3D printer manufacturer offering an ecosystem that includes slicing software and cloud platforms.checked 3 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Linux install note
- The repository’s Ubuntu instructions say users may need to make the AppImage executable with chmod +x.checked 3 Oct 2026
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