ElegooSlicer

ElegooSlicer is an open‑source slicing application designed for FDM 3D printers. It processes 3‑D models and generates the G‑code instructions required to drive a wide range of desktop FDM machines, aiming for compatibility with most printers in the market. The project is actively developed, with new features being added regularly, and it provides a community channel on Discord for announcements and beta testing.

The software is distributed for Windows and macOS, offering both installer and portable builds on Windows and DMG packages for Intel and Apple‑Silicon Macs. Installation instructions include handling of required runtimes on Windows and quarantine removal steps on macOS. Source code can be compiled locally using standard toolchains such as Visual Studio, CMake, Xcode, and related build utilities.

Developers and hobbyists who need a free, modifiable slicer can contribute to the codebase, report bugs through GitHub, and follow the project’s Discord channels for updates. The repository includes build scripts and documentation for both platforms, facilitating custom builds and debugging.