Orca Mobile

OrcaSlicer on iPhone and iPad. This repository is a fork of OrcaSlicer that adds a native iOS app around the same slicing core.

Unofficial. Orca Mobile is not built, released or endorsed by the OrcaSlicer maintainers. Please report problems with the app here, not upstream. Everything that slices is upstream's work; if you support one project, support OrcaSlicer.

Install

Orca Mobile runs on iPhone and iPad with iOS 16 or later, and installs through AltStore or SideStore.

1. Set up AltStore (guide) or SideStore on your device.
2. On the device, tap Download on AltStore above. Or in AltStore open Sources → + and paste:

   https://raw.githubusercontent.com/angelo-hub/orcaslicer/altstore/source.json
   

3. Install Orca Mobile from the source. Updates show up in AltStore when a new version is released.

With a free Apple ID, AltStore has to refresh the app every 7 days. For the weekly beta, add https://raw.githubusercontent.com/angelo-hub/orcaslicer/altstore/source-beta.json as well; it installs next to the stable app as Orca Beta. The .ipa files are also on the releases page.

To build it yourself, or run it from Xcode on your own device, follow mobile/README.md.

Prepare	Preview	Device
Object tools	Preset editor	Export presets

What it is

The app links libslic3r, the engine behind desktop OrcaSlicer, through a thin C++ façade and a Nitro module into an Expo app, with a Metal viewport for the plate and the toolpaths. Every vendor profile in the repository slices on the phone; the app downloads only the printers you pick. See docs/HLSD/mobile.md for the design.

• Slice STL, OBJ, STEP, AMF and 3MF projects with the desktop's presets, multi-plate and per-object extruder assignment.
• Send G-code to Klipper (Moonraker) and OctoPrint hosts, follow the print with temperatures, camera and a Live Activity, or save the G-code to Files.
• Move presets to and from the desktop app: import its .orca_printer / .orca_filament / .orca_bundle exports, export bundles it reads back, or sign in to Orca Cloud and let the presets sync.
• Edit every print, filament and printer setting in the same parameter list as the desktop, run the calibration prints, and keep an eye on storage.

The full list of what works, what is partial and what is not there (Bambu Lab printers, for one) is the matrix in mobile/README.md.

Guides

The app ships two guides under Settings ▸ Help; the same pages live here:

• Move presets between desktop and phone, export from the desktop app, import on the phone, send changes back, or use Orca Cloud.
• Using Orca on iPhone and iPad, from picking a printer to sending G-code.

Desktop: File ▸ Export ▸ Export Preset Bundle…

Phone: imported

Where things are

Path	What
mobile/apps/orca	The Expo app (expo-router, NativeWind)
mobile/packages/orca-core	The Nitro module and the Metal viewport over the façade
src/mobile/core	The C++ façade over libslic3r that both platforms share
tests/mobile	The façade's test suite, runnable on a desktop host
docs/mobile	User guides, generated from the app's own help content
scripts/build_ios_core.sh	Builds the slicing core for iOS into an xcframework

Upstream changes arrive through a daily workflow that opens a merge pull request; the desktop application itself is unchanged apart from one import flag in PresetBundle, and everything below this line is OrcaSlicer's own README.

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OrcaSlicer: an open source Next-Gen Slicing Software for Precision 3D Prints.
Optimize your prints with ultra-fast slicing, intelligent support generation, and seamless printer compatibility—engineered for perfection.

Official links and community

Official Website:

OrcaSlicer.com

Github Repository:

Follow us:

Join our Discord community:

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Main features

• Advanced Calibration Tools
  Comprehensive suite: temperature towers, flow rate, retraction & more for optimal performance.
• Precise Wall and Seam Control
  Adjust outer wall spacing and apply scarf seams to enhance print accuracy.
• Sandwich Mode and Polyholes Support
  Use varied infill patterns and accurate hole shapes for improved clarity.
• Overhang and Support Optimization
  Modify geometry for printable overhangs with precise support placement.
• Granular Controls and Customization
  Fine-tune print speed, layer height, pressure, and temperature with precision.
• Network Printer Support
  Seamless integration with Klipper, PrusaLink, and OctoPrint for remote control.
• Mouse Ear Brims & Adaptive Bed Mesh
  Automatic brims and adaptive mesh calibration ensure consistent adhesion.
• User-Friendly Interface
  Intuitive drag-and-drop design with pre-made profiles for popular printers.
• Open-Source & Community Driven
  Regular updates fueled by continuous community contributions.
• Wide Printer Compatibility
  Supports a broad range of printers: Bambu Lab, Prusa, Creality, Voron, and more.
• Belt Printer Support
  Slice for belt / conveyor (infinite-Z) printers, with belt-aware supports and a tilted-bed preview. Contributed by Joseph Robertson (@HarrierPigeon).
• IDEX/IQEX Parallel Printing Support
  Print copies or mirror images of a part on every carriage of an IDEX or IQEX printer at once, with the mode chosen per plate and nozzle clearance zones shown on the bed. Contributed by Clifford (@cgarwood82).
• Additional features can be found in the change notes.

Wiki

The wiki aims to provide a detailed explanation of the slicer settings, including how to maximize their use and how to calibrate and set up your printer.

• Access the wiki here
• Contribute to the wiki

Download

Stable Release

📥 Download the Latest Stable Release
Visit our GitHub Releases page for the latest stable version of OrcaSlicer, recommended for most users.
Windows release binaries are code signed; see our Code signing policy.

Nightly Builds

🌙 Download the Latest Nightly Build
Explore the latest developments in OrcaSlicer with our nightly builds. Feedback on these versions is highly appreciated.

How to install

Windows

Download the Windows Installer exe for your preferred version from the releases page. Both x64 and arm64 installers are published — pick the one matching your CPU.

• For convenience there is also a portable build available.

  Troubleshooting

  • If you have troubles to run the build, you might need to install following runtimes:
  • MicrosoftEdgeWebView2RuntimeInstallerX64
    • Details of this runtime
    • Alternative Download Link Hosted by Microsoft
  • vcredist2019_x64
    • Alternative Download Link Hosted by Microsoft
    • This file may already be available on your computer if you've installed visual studio. Check the following location: %VCINSTALLDIR%Redist\MSVC\v142

Microsoft Store

Install from the Microsoft Store when you prefer a Store-signed package (helps on Windows 11 Smart App Control).

Windows Package Manager

winget install --id=SoftFever.OrcaSlicer -e

Mac

1. Download the universal DMG, which runs on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.

2. Drag OrcaSlicer.app to Application folder.

3. If you want to run a build from a PR, you also need to follow the instructions below:

   Quarantine

   • Option 1 (You only need to do this once. After that the app can be opened normally.):

     • Step 1: Hold cmd and right click the app, from the context menu choose Open.
     • Step 2: A warning window will pop up, click Open

   • Option 2: Execute this command in terminal:

     xattr -dr com.apple.quarantine /Applications/OrcaSlicer.app

   • Option 3:

     • Step 1: open the app, a warning window will pop up
       
     • Step 2: in System Settings -> Privacy & Security, click Open Anyway:
       

Homebrew Cask

brew install --cask orcaslicer

The Homebrew cask installs the official macOS DMG from GitHub Releases.

Linux

Flathub (Recommended)

OrcaSlicer is available through FlatHub:

Install from the command line:

flatpak install flathub com.orcaslicer.OrcaSlicer
flatpak run com.orcaslicer.OrcaSlicer

It can also be installed through graphical software managers (KDE Discover, GNOME Software, etc.) when Flathub is enabled. Search for OrcaSlicer in your software center.

AppImage

AppImages are published for both x86_64 and aarch64 (ARM64). Pick the file matching your CPU — the ARM64 build has aarch64 in its name (e.g. OrcaSlicer_Linux_AppImage_Ubuntu2404_aarch64_*.AppImage).

1. Download App image from the releases page.

2. Double click the downloaded file to run it.

3. If you run into trouble executing it, try this command in the terminal: chmod +x /path_to_appimage/OrcaSlicer_Linux.AppImage

How to Compile

All updated build instructions for Windows, macOS, and Linux are now available on the official OrcaSlicer Wiki - How to build page.

Please refer to the wiki to ensure you're following the latest and most accurate steps for your platform.

Klipper Note

If you're running Klipper, it's recommended to add the following configuration to your printer.cfg file.

# Enable object exclusion
[exclude_object]

# Enable arcs support
[gcode_arcs]
resolution: 0.1

Supports

OrcaSlicer is an open-source project, and we're deeply grateful to all our sponsors and backers.
Their generous support helps fund filaments and other essential 3D printing materials for the project.
Thank you! :)

Sponsors

Backers:

Ko-fi supporters ☕: Backers list

Support the project

Some Background

Open-source slicing has always been built on a tradition of collaboration and attribution. Slic3r, created by Alessandro Ranellucci and the RepRap community, laid the foundation. PrusaSlicer by Prusa Research built on Slic3r and acknowledged that heritage. Bambu Studio in turn forked from PrusaSlicer, and SuperSlicer by @supermerill extended PrusaSlicer with community-driven enhancements. Each project carried the work of its predecessors forward, crediting those who came before.

OrcaSlicer began in that same spirit, drawing from BambuStudio, PrusaSlicer, and ideas inspired by CuraSlicer and SuperSlicer. But it has since grown far beyond its origins. Through relentless innovation — introducing advanced calibration tools, precise wall and seam control, tree supports, adaptive slicing, and hundreds of other features — OrcaSlicer has become the most widely used and actively developed open-source slicer in the 3D printing community. Many of its innovations have been adopted by other slicers, making it a driving force for the entire industry.

The OrcaSlicer logo was designed by community member Justin Levine.

Code Signing Policy

Free code signing provided by SignPath.io, certificate by SignPath Foundation.

Windows release binaries are built by GitHub Actions from this repository and signed through the SignPath Foundation program. Every signing request is manually approved.

Team roles: SoftFever is the committer, reviewer and approver for all signed releases.

Privacy policy: See the OrcaSlicer privacy policy.

License

• OrcaSlicer is licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License, version 3.
• The GNU Affero General Public License, version 3 ensures that if you use any part of this software in any way (even behind a web server), your software must be released under the same license.
• OrcaSlicer includes a pressure advance calibration pattern test adapted from Andrew Ellis' generator, which is licensed under GNU General Public License, version 3. Ellis' generator is itself adapted from a generator developed by Sineos for Marlin, which is licensed under GNU General Public License, version 3.
• The Bambu networking plugin is based on non-free libraries from BambuLab. It is optional to the OrcaSlicer and provides extended functionalities for Bambulab printer users.