How to Generate G-code Online Without Cura or PrusaSlicer

How to Generate G-code Online Without Cura or PrusaSlicer

Close-up of a 3D printer creating a part, representing the print process automated by Maxel's cloud slicing engine.
Close-up of a 3D printer creating a part, representing the print process automated by Maxel's cloud slicing engine.
Close-up of a 3D printer creating a part, representing the print process automated by Maxel's cloud slicing engine.
Close-up of a 3D printer creating a part, representing the print process automated by Maxel's cloud slicing engine.

If you’ve been 3D printing for a while, chances are you’ve used slicers like Cura, PrusaSlicer, or SuperSlicer. These are powerful — but let’s be honest: installing updates, tweaking profiles, and waiting for slicing to finish can slow you down.

Whether you're a hobbyist, a product designer, or running a print farm, sometimes you just want to drag, slice, and print. No downloads. No fuss.

That’s where Maxel comes in.

Why Go Browser-Based?

Unlike traditional slicers, Maxel works entirely in your browser. You upload your STL file, and our cloud engine handles:

  • Auto-orientation for best print angle

  • Error checks (like manifold issues or unsupported geometry)

  • Plate layout for multiple parts

  • Filament & time estimates

  • And yes — clean, calibrated G-code output for your exact printer

All of this happens in seconds. No installations, no config profiles, no plugins.

How Maxel Compares to Cura & PrusaSlicer

Feature

Cura/PrusaSlicer

Maxel AI

Software download

Required

None (Browser-based)

Printer Configuration

Manual setup needed

Auto-selected

Bulk Slicing

Manual & slow

Parallel & fast

Team Collaboration

Difficult

Easy (shared cloud jobs)

Print Time Estimate

Manual

Automatic

Who This Is Perfect For

  • New users who don’t want to install or learn slicer software

  • Makers using multiple printers

  • Print farms prepping 100+ files

  • Designers who want fast, visual validation without slicing headaches

How to Generate G-code With Maxel

  1. Go to maxel.ai

  2. Drag and drop your STL file

  3. Our engine slices, orients, and estimates print cost

  4. Click “Download G-code” — done ✅

You can also preview parts on the plate, add more models, and save print jobs to your cloud dashboard.

A 3D printer set up in a home or workshop environment, illustrating how Maxel simplifies the print setup for makers and professionals.
A 3D printer set up in a home or workshop environment, illustrating how Maxel simplifies the print setup for makers and professionals.
A 3D printer set up in a home or workshop environment, illustrating how Maxel simplifies the print setup for makers and professionals.
A 3D printer set up in a home or workshop environment, illustrating how Maxel simplifies the print setup for makers and professionals.

Final Thoughts

You don’t have to use Cura forever. Maxel makes slicing faster, smarter, and easier — especially if you’re tired of tinkering and just want to print.

If you're ready to simplify your 3D print workflow, start using Maxel — no installs, no configs, just results.

Print Your First Perfect Part Today.

Print Your First Perfect Part Today.

Skip the setup headaches—upload, slice, and start printing in minutes.
Try Maxel free and see the difference.

Skip the setup headaches—upload, slice, and start printing in minutes. Try Maxel free and see the difference.

Skip the setup headaches—upload, slice, and start printing in minutes. Try Maxel free and see the difference.