3D Printing Tools & Resources

Your resource hub for software tools, guides, and other resources to enhance your 3D printing experience.

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Tools

QRcode2stl

Create QR codes, Spotify codes, and Text tags for 3D printing

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Free

Bento3D

Custom box generator

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Free

Gridfinity Generator

Modular organization system

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Free

Perplexing Labs Gridfinity

Advanced Gridfinity generator

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Free

Tooltrace

One-click tool inserts from a photo (Foam + Gridfinity)

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Free

Filamentcolors.xyz

Measured filament colors, palettes, and color matching

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Free

STL Gears

Parametric gear generator

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Free

ItsLitho

Photo to lithophane converter

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Free

FullControl Design Library

Non-planar printing GCode generator

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Free

OctoEverywhere

Remote OctoPrint access and control

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Free

Map2Model

Convert real maps to 3D printable terrain models

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Free

TopoTrail

Generate 3D printable trail maps from GPS tracks

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Free

Formware Online STL Repair

Free online STL file repair service

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Free

Slicers

Ultimaker Cura

Most popular 3D printing slicer by Ultimaker

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Free

PrusaSlicer

Advanced 3D printing slicer by Prusa Research

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Free

Bambu Studio

3D slicer by Bambu Lab

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Free

OrcaSlicer

Advanced slicer for power users with rapid development

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Free

Online Guides

44 Common 3D Print Problems

Ultimate troubleshooting guide

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Free

Teaching Tech 3D Printer Calibration

Complete calibration guide series

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Free

/r/3Dprinting Beginner's Guide

Beginner's guide by the /r/3Dprinting Reddit community

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Free

Simplify3D Print Quality Guide

In-depth print quality guide

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Free

Model Libraries

Thingiverse

Probably the largest free 3D model repository. Owned by UltiMaker.

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Free

Printables

3D model platform by 3D printing experts Prusa Research

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Free

GrabCAD

Professional CAD model library

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Free

MyMiniFactory

3D model platform with creator marketplace

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Free (paid models available)

Cults3D

3D model marketplace with a wide range of categories

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Free (paid models available)

CGTrader

Professional 3D model marketplace

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Free (paid models available)

MakerWorld

Official 3D model library by Bambu Lab

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Free

CAD Software

Autodesk Fusion 360

Professional 3D CAD software

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Free for personal use

FreeCAD

Open-source parametric CAD

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Free

Tinkercad

Beginner-friendly online CAD

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Free

OpenSCAD

Script-based 3D CAD

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Free

Blender

Open-source 3D creation suite

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Free

Onshape

Cloud-based collaborative CAD

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Free for public projects

SolidWorks

Industry-leading 3D CAD

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Paid (trial available)

AutoCAD

Professional drafting and design software

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Paid

Other

OctoPrint

Remote printer control and monitoring web interface

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Free

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