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Preview every print before it starts

Drop your G-code or 3MF file into a real-time 3D simulator. Catch collisions, verify layers, and check temperatures — before wasting a single gram of filament.

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Real-time 3D printer simulation with layer visualization and collision detection

Real-time 3D simulation with layer visualization and collision detection

14
Printer Profiles
49
G-code Commands
645
Tests Passing
100%
Client-Side
$0
Forever Free

Stop guessing what your printer will do

Without a simulator

  • Starting a print and hoping it works out
  • Wasting filament on failed first layers
  • No idea if the printhead will collide with clips or parts
  • Manually reading raw G-code to find travel moves
  • Discovering temperature or extrusion issues mid-print

With PrintPilot

  • Watch the full print play out in 3D before starting
  • Catch printhead and gantry collisions before they happen
  • Scrub through layers to inspect every move
  • See temperature, fan, and extrusion changes in real time
  • Verify your slicer settings match what you expect

How it works

1

Drop in a file

Drag a .gcode or .3mf file into the browser window. 3MF files are automatically decompressed and the printer model is detected from slicer metadata. No upload, no server — everything is parsed locally.

2

Select your printer

Choose from 14 real printer profiles or use a generic profile. Each profile includes accurate build volumes, travel ranges, home positions, and printhead dimensions for collision detection.

3

Hit play

Watch your printer execute the G-code in real-time 3D. Trapezoidal motion profiles match real firmware acceleration curves. Speed up, slow down, scrub to any layer, or jump to specific lines.

4

Inspect and verify

Check warnings for collisions, out-of-bounds moves, and temperature issues. The terminal shows every interpreted command. Orbit, pan, and zoom the 3D view to inspect from any angle.

What's included for free

No trial period. No feature limits. No credit card. This is the full simulator.

Real-Time 3D Simulation

60fps playback with accurate motion profiles. Watch the printhead, bed, and gantry move exactly as they would on your real printer.

Collision Detection

Detect printhead, gantry bar, and stylus collisions against deposited material. Catch the crashes your slicer can't see.

Trapezoidal Motion Profiles

Acceleration, cruise, and deceleration phases match real firmware behavior. Junction velocity and jerk limits are per-printer.

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14 Printer Profiles

Bambu P1S, P1P, P2S, X1C, X1E, A1. Prusa MK3S+, MK4, MK4S. Ender 3 Pro. Voron 2.4. Creality K1 Max. Plus generic profiles.

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100% Client-Side

All parsing and simulation runs in your browser using Web Workers. Your files never leave your machine. No server, no account, no tracking.

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G-code & 3MF Support

Load raw G-code or 3MF archives. 3MF files are decompressed in-browser with automatic printer detection from slicer metadata.

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Temperature Tracking

Hotend, bed, and fan state are tracked through every command. Temperature panels show real-time values as the simulation runs.

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Layer-by-Layer Scrubbing

Jump to any layer instantly. The scrub bar shows progress through the file, and layer detection works with all major slicers.

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G-code Terminal

Every interpreted command is logged in the terminal. Click any line to see what it does. Warnings are highlighted inline.

Built-in printer profiles

Each profile includes accurate build volume, travel range, home position, printhead dimensions, and kinematics.

Ender 3 Pro Cartesian
Bambu P1S CoreXY
Bambu P1P CoreXY
Bambu P2S CoreXY
Bambu X1C CoreXY
Bambu X1E CoreXY
Bambu A1 Cartesian
Prusa MK3S+ Cartesian
Prusa MK4 Cartesian
Prusa MK4S Cartesian
Voron 2.4 CoreXY
Creality K1 Max CoreXY
Generic Cartesian Cartesian
Generic CoreXY CoreXY

What people use this for

Pre-Print Verification

Run the simulation before starting a real print. Catch collisions, out-of-bounds moves, and slicer mistakes without wasting filament or risking your printer.

Slicer Comparison

Slice the same model with different settings or different slicers. Load both into PrintPilot to compare travel moves, layer strategies, and extrusion patterns side by side.

Teaching & Learning

Understand how G-code works by watching commands execute in real time. Great for students, educators, and anyone new to 3D printing who wants to see what each line of G-code actually does.

Custom G-code Debugging

Writing your own G-code macros or post-processing scripts? Simulate them first. The terminal shows exactly how each command is interpreted so you can catch mistakes.

Remote Print Planning

Working away from your printer? Simulate prints on your laptop to plan your next session. Know exactly how long it will take and what settings to use before you get to the machine.

New Printer Setup

Just got a new printer? Load a calibration cube and watch the simulation with your printer's exact profile. Verify travel ranges, home positions, and printhead clearances before running anything real.

Ready for more?

The simulator is free forever. When you need automation, phone testing, or drawing tools, pro modes start at $10/month.

Print Farm Touch Drawing

Frequently asked questions

Is PrintPilot really free?

Yes. The full virtual 3D printer with all 14 printer profiles, 49 G-code commands, collision detection, and 3MF support is completely free. No account required, no download, no time limits. Pro modes (Print Farm, Touch, Drawing) are paid add-ons.

Do I need to install anything?

No. PrintPilot runs entirely in your browser. Open the app and drop in a file. It works on any modern browser — Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge. No plugins, no extensions, no downloads.

Does PrintPilot upload my files?

No. All file parsing and simulation runs entirely in your browser using Web Workers. Your G-code and 3MF files never leave your machine. There is no server-side processing.

What G-code commands are supported?

49 commands including G0/G1 linear moves, G2/G3 arcs, G28 homing, G29 bed leveling, temperature control (M104/M109/M140/M190), fan control, retraction, and more. It handles Marlin, RepRap, Klipper, and Griffin G-code flavors automatically.

How accurate is the simulation?

PrintPilot uses trapezoidal motion profiles that match real firmware acceleration curves. Each printer profile includes accurate build volumes, travel ranges, home positions, and printhead dimensions. Collision detection checks the printhead, gantry bar, and stylus against deposited material with 0.1mm tolerance.

Ready to simulate your next print?

Drop a file in and see for yourself. No signup, no download, no risk.

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