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How to Install FlashPrint on a Linux System

FlashPrint is the official slicing software from Flashforge, designed to prepare 3D models for printing on Flashforge printers. While it runs smoothly on Windows and macOS out of the box, Linux users need to take a few extra steps — but the process is well within reach for most users, even those without deep Linux experience.

What Is FlashPrint and Why Does Linux Require Extra Steps?

FlashPrint is a proprietary slicing application — not an open-source tool — which means it doesn't live in standard Linux package repositories like apt or dnf. Flashforge does provide official Linux builds, but they come as compressed archives rather than one-click installers, so the setup process is more manual than on other platforms.

The good news: Flashforge actively maintains Linux-compatible versions of FlashPrint, and the installation process is straightforward once you know what to expect.

What You'll Need Before You Start

Before downloading anything, confirm a few things about your system:

  • Architecture: FlashPrint is built for x86_64 (64-bit) systems. If you're running a 32-bit Linux installation or an ARM-based machine (like a Raspberry Pi), the standard package won't run natively.
  • Linux distribution: FlashPrint's Linux release is distributed as a .deb package (for Debian/Ubuntu-based systems) or a .tar.gz archive. RPM-based distros (Fedora, openSUSE, CentOS) can often use the .tar.gz version or convert the .deb using tools like alien.
  • Dependencies: FlashPrint requires certain shared libraries. Most modern desktop Linux installs will already have these, but a minimal or server install may be missing packages like libGL, libXrender, or libfontconfig.

Step-by-Step: Installing FlashPrint on Debian/Ubuntu-Based Systems 🖨️

This covers Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Pop!_OS, and similar distributions.

1. Download the installer

Go to the official Flashforge website and navigate to the support or download section. Look for the FlashPrint download page and select the Linux (.deb) package for the latest version.

2. Open a terminal and navigate to the download location