Slicer

Slicer 5.12.4

Multi-platform, free open source software for visualization and image computing.

  • By slicer.org
  • Free
  • Updated Sep 9, 2026
Download for Windows

About Slicer

3D Slicer is a free, open source software for visualization, processing, segmentation, registration, and analysis of medical, biomedical, and other 3D images and meshes; and planning and navigating image-guided procedures.

Technical details

Publisherslicer.org
Version5.12.4
Release date2026-09-09
LicenseFreeware
Installer typenullsoft
Architecturex64
Package IDKitware.Slicer
Install scopeCurrent user

Install Slicer from the command line

Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=Kitware.Slicer -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=Kitware.Slicer -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=Kitware.Slicer -e
Silent install with the offline installer
"setup.exe" /S

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Install Slicer together with other apps in one command »

3d-slicer3dslicermedical-imagingvisualization

File types supported by Slicer

Slicer can open or be associated with 3 file types:

.mrb.mrml.xcat

Slicer version history

5.12.3 Jul 23, 2026
5.12.2 Jul 15, 2026
5.12.1 Jul 9, 2026

Other versions

  • 5.12.0
  • 5.10.0
  • 5.8.1
  • 5.8.0
  • 5.6.2
  • 5.6.1

Frequently asked questions

Is Slicer free?

Yes, Slicer is free to download and use on Windows.

What is the latest version of Slicer?

The latest version is 5.12.4, released on Sep 9, 2026.

Is it safe to download Slicer?

The download button links to the official installer published on download.slicer.org, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 20f68d94ec00f9957269484564e7e58aa97b95816f825d4b1d912450c24cc7f6.

Which Windows versions does Slicer support?

Slicer runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.

How do I install Slicer silently?

Run the offline installer with "setup.exe" /S, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=Kitware.Slicer -e --silent.

How do I uninstall Slicer?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Slicer and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Kitware.Slicer -e.

What file types can Slicer open?

Slicer supports 3 file types, including .mrb, .mrml, .xcat.

Alternatives to Slicer

Other Graphic & Design programs for Windows from different developers.