{"id":2672,"date":"2023-03-07T14:18:07","date_gmt":"2023-03-07T14:18:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/the3dsourced.wpengine.com\/?p=2672"},"modified":"2023-03-07T14:18:24","modified_gmt":"2023-03-07T14:18:24","slug":"best-resin-3d-slicers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-software\/best-resin-3d-slicers\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Best Resin Slicers for 3D Printers 2023 (SLA\/DLP\/LCD)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Most people hear the phrase 3D slicer and think of FDM 3D printers<\/a>. There are far fewer resin 3D slicers specifically devoted to SLA, DLP, or LCD 3D resin printers<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

CHITUBOX Free<\/a> is the best resin 3D slicer for beginners. With an easy-to-understand interface, this can automatically arrange your parts and generate supports in a single click.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

More advanced users will benefit from Z-SUITE<\/a>. It has a more powerful array of tools, like automatic triangle mesh repair and the ability to detect thin walls at risk of deforming. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each of the tools I’ve tested has its own special features, so the best resin 3D slicer for you will depend on exactly what you’re trying to achieve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’ll compare each of these SLA, DLP and LCD slicers across their most important features – functionality, OS compatibility, price – so you can make your decision with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Resin Slicer Software<\/th>Price<\/th>OS<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
CHITUBOX Free<\/a><\/td>Free<\/td>Windows 32\/64, Mac, Linux<\/td><\/tr>
PreForm<\/a><\/td>Free<\/td>Windows 64, Mac<\/td><\/tr>
Z-SUITE<\/a><\/td>Free<\/td>Windows 32\/64, Mac<\/td><\/tr>
PrusaSlicer<\/a><\/td>Free<\/td>Windows, Mac, Linux<\/td><\/tr>
Formware 3D<\/a><\/td>$149.95 for 1 PC license, more for multiple PCs<\/td>Windows only<\/td><\/tr>
Lychee Slicer<\/a><\/td>Free, with paid Pro version<\/td>Windows, Mac, Linux, Raspberry Pi<\/td><\/tr>
Photon Workshop<\/a><\/td>Free<\/td>Windows, Mac, Linux<\/td><\/tr>
NanoDLP<\/a><\/td>Free<\/td>Windows, Mac, Linux, Raspberry Pi<\/td><\/tr>
B9Creations<\/a><\/td>Free<\/td>Windows 32\/64, Mac<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
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  1. CHITUBOX Free — Powerful yet free resin 3D slicer<\/a><\/li>
  2. PreForm SLA Software — Formlabs 3D slicer<\/a><\/li>
  3. Z-SUITE — Zortrax SLA Slicer<\/a><\/li>
  4. PrusaSlicer – Open Source Resin Slicer<\/a><\/li>
  5. Formware 3D – Best Pro-Grade Resin Slicer<\/a><\/li>
  6. Lychee Slicer<\/a><\/li>
  7. Photon Workshop – Best Anycubic Photon Slicer<\/a><\/li>
  8. NanoDLP — resin 3D slicer and controller<\/a><\/li>
  9. B9Creator Software<\/a><\/li>
  10. Operating System Compatibility<\/a><\/li>
  11. Resin 3D Printer Compatibility<\/a><\/li>
  12. Price<\/a><\/li>
  13. Is It Worth Paying For the Premium Version of a Particular Slicer?<\/a><\/li>
  14. Are Native or Third-Party Slicers Best?<\/a><\/li>
  15. Can You Use Cura With Resin 3D Printers?<\/a><\/li>
  16. What Are the Main Differences Between FDM and Resin Slicers?<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n
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    CHITUBOX Free — Powerful yet free resin 3D slicer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n