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UltiMaker Cura 5.9
UltiMaker Cura is free, easy-to-use 3D printing software trusted by millions of users. Fine-tune your 3D model with 400+ settings for the best slicing and printing results.
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Slicing features

At the heart of UltiMaker Cura is its powerful, open-source slicing engine, built through years of expert in-house development and user contributions.

  • Intent profiles print specific applications at the click of a button
  • Recommended profiles tested for thousands of hours ensure reliable results
  • ‘Custom mode’ gives over 400 settings for granular control
  • Regular updates constantly improve features and printing experience​

Integrated workflow

If you own a 3D printer, software matters. Get the most from your printer with software designed to suit your workflow.

  • Seamless integration with all UltiMaker products​
  • CAD plugin integration with SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Autodesk Inventor​, and more
  • Compatible file types: STL, OBJ, X3D, 3MF, BMP, GIF, JPG, PNG

Easy to use

Manufacturing doesn’t need to be complicated. We design our software so anyone can use it – both experienced or rookie 3D printer users.

  • Prepare your 3D model for print in minutes with recommended settings
  • Simply choose speed and quality settings, and you can start printing
  • UltiMaker Cura is free and open source software

Ultimaker Marketplace

Being open and collaborating is in our DNA. Now we bring this to the professional 3D printing market with the UltiMaker Marketplace.

  • Download material profiles from leading brands for your application
  • Avoid manual setup when using third-party materials
  • Download useful plugins to customize the print preparation experience, star-rated by our community​
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An UltiMaker Cura experience that keeps your infrastructure rock-solid

UltiMaker Cura Enterprise delivers stability and security with features that are tailor-made for businesses.

  • UltiMaker Cura Enterprise can be deployed, configured, and managed with cross-platform systems distribution
  • UltiMaker Cura Enterprise receives two updates a year. These are thoroughly tested by our community and ensure the most stable desktop application. We support updates for 12 months after release (including security patches and bug fixes)
  • Each release of UltiMaker Cura Enterprise is independently scanned, tested, and analyzed for vulnerabilities. We publish a summary of that report and we commit to continuously improving security

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What printing volume are you looking for?

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  • Medium

    230 x 190 x 200 mm 9 x 7.5 x 7.9 in

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    330 x 240 x 300 mm 13 x 9.5 x 11.8 in

What materials do you expect to 3D print with?

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  • PLA

    Ideal for printing functional prototypes

  • ABS

    Test prototypes before entering full production.

  • Composites

    Produce tools and end-use parts with improved strength, stiffness, and heat-deflection.

  • All of the above

    Click and print with 280+ materials

  • No Preference

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    Greater than 0.5mm

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    0.2 - 0.5 mm

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