Anycubic Photon Workshop review
A free desktop slicer with resin workflows, printer export, repair, and monitoring tools.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Anycubic Photon Workshop is a free desktop slicer for resin 3D printing with Anycubic printers. It is aimed at makers who need a focused workflow from model preparation through printer-ready file export. The software imports STL and OBJ models, configures machine and resin settings, generates supports, previews sliced layers, and exports printer-specific files. Its editing tools cover positioning, rotation, scaling, mirroring, layout, repair, hollowing, drainage-hole creation, splitting, and text addition.
The published Free plan costs 0 and includes resin 3D slicing, automatic and manual supports, and model repair and editing tools. The feature set goes beyond basic slicing: users can adjust support parameters, inspect files layer by layer, detect and repair mesh errors, hollow models, add drainage holes, and divide models with the Free Cut tool. These capabilities make Photon Workshop a practical choice for resin preparation when the target printer is an Anycubic machine.
Platform fit is straightforward but specific. Anycubic provides desktop downloads for Windows and macOS, plus configuration files for its machines. Remote printing and video monitoring are available for supported Anycubic products, adding printer oversight to the preparation workflow. The product is therefore a strong fit for Anycubic resin owners who want a no-cost desktop slicer with repair, support, and printer-control features. Users seeking broader integrations, platforms beyond Windows and macOS, or workflows outside Anycubic-focused resin printing should consider a different slicer.
Anycubic Photon Workshop pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Free plan includes resin slicing, supports, repair, and editing tools
- Printer-specific export with machine, resin, and print-parameter settings
- Hollowing, drainage holes, previews, splitting, and remote monitoring
- Where it doesn't
- Platform coverage is limited to Windows and macOS
- Remote printing and video monitoring apply to supported printers
- Focused on Anycubic resin workflows rather than broader integrations
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