Which 3D Printer software is suitable for beginners?

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Which 3D Printer software is suitable for beginners?

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Which 3D Printer software is suitable for beginners?

Do you want to start 3D printing, but you have no experience yet? Then it is important to know that you need different types of software: 3D design software and slicer software.

The design software ensures that your idea is converted into an actual design, and the slicer software divides this design into layers that are readable for the 3D printer. These layers, or slices, are sent in the form of G code and are an important part of the printing instructions. This may sound very complicated, but it doesn't have to be. There are many different types of software available for beginners.

Top 7 3D software for beginners

If you are not yet familiar with design tools such as Photoshop or InDesign, starting 3D printing can seem like an impossible task. However, don't let a lack of design experience stop you from starting this creative hobby. There are plenty of ready-made 3D models (free) available online.

Would you rather create a design yourself or be able to adapt an existing design to your specific wishes? Then there are various 3D software options available, with which you can get started right away. Even without any experience!

Below you will find an overview of various design and slicer software options, some of which are even a combination of both!

	Level	Software type	Design concept	OS	Cost	Accessible through
Cura	Beginner	Slicer	-	Windows/ Mac	Free	Download
TinkerCAD	Beginner	3D design	Basic Geometric Shapes	Windows/ Mac	Free	Online browser
Morphi	Beginner Intermediate Pro	3D Design	Geometric/ Organic/ Lines	Windows/ Mac	Free	Download/ Online browser
Leopoly	Beginner	3D Design/ Virtual Reality	Geometric/ Organic/ Lines	Windows/ Mac	Free	Online browser
3D Slash	Beginner Intermediate Pro	3D Design	Retro Blocks	Windows	Basic Paid Pro Versions	Download/ Online browser
SketchUp	Beginner Intermediate Pro	3D Design/ Slicer	Lines (engineering/ furniture)	Windows/ Mac	Free	Download
Vectary	Beginner Intermediate Pro	3D Design	Geometric/ Organic	Windows/ Mac	Free	Online browser

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