MatterControl

Spec sheet

Purpose

MatterControl lets users design, prepare, organize, and manage 3D prints in one program.Read 8 Oct 2026 · matterhackers.com

Support

MatterHackers links to a MatterControl User Guide and provides customer support by phone at +1 (800) 613-4290 and email at [email protected].Read 8 Oct 2026 · matterhackers.com

Headquarters

Lake Forest, California, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · matterhackers.com

Founded

2012Read 28 Sep 2026 · matterhackers.com

Cloud sync

Files stored in MatterControl’s Cloud folder and downloads from the MatterHackers Digital Design Store are available wherever the user logs in, and the web portal can show print status.Read 8 Oct 2026 · matterhackers.com

Design tools

It includes design tools and customizable Design Apps for personalizing designs.Read 8 Oct 2026 · matterhackers.com

Dual extrusion

The feature article says users with multiple-extruder printers can assign parts to extruders and print with multiple materials.Read 8 Oct 2026 · matterhackers.com

Maker location

MatterHackers says it is headquartered in Southern California.Read 8 Oct 2026 · matterhackers.com

Modeling and supports

MatterControl’s feature article describes modeling from primitives and converting selected primitives into customized support structures.Read 8 Oct 2026 · matterhackers.com

Multiple printers

MatterControl can control multiple 3D printers simultaneously from one computer.Read 8 Oct 2026 · matterhackers.com

Open source

MatterHackers describes MatterControl as free and open-source software.Read 8 Oct 2026 · matterhackers.com

Print controls

The product page lists real-time Z-offset, speed, and extrusion adjustments, plus text notifications when a print completes.Read 8 Oct 2026 · matterhackers.com

Print recovery

The feature article says MatterControl remembers print progress when printing directly from the application so users can resume after a power outage or interruption.Read 8 Oct 2026 · matterhackers.com

Printer compatibility

MatterHackers says MatterControl is designed for most open-standard desktop 3D printers, including printers that run G-Code or X3G.Read 8 Oct 2026 · matterhackers.com

Security and privacy

MatterHackers’ privacy policy says it uses security measures to protect personal information but cannot guarantee its security; the policy describes the website, not MatterControl specifically.Read 8 Oct 2026 · matterhackers.com

Supported operating systems

The product page links to MatterControl 2.0 downloads for Windows 10 and Mac OS.Read 8 Oct 2026 · matterhackers.com

System requirements

The listed minimum requirements include Windows 10 or macOS 10.x, 2 GB RAM for 64-bit, 6 GB disk space, and a DirectX 9 or later graphics card with WDDM 1.0 driver.Read 8 Oct 2026 · matterhackers.com

Plans and prices

Every MatterControl plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

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