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Import Presets into Bambu Studio
Learn how to import user presets and project files
About Bambu Studio Presets
Bambu Studio uses two types of presets:
- • System Presets: Official presets from Bambu Lab (read-only, cannot be modified)
- • User Presets: Custom presets you create or import (stored as JSON files)
When you download presets from SliceHub, you'll import them as User Presets.
Bambu Studio File Types
.jsonUser preset (process, filament, or printer)
.3mfProject file with embedded settings
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Import Presets (.json)
Bambu Studio now uses a unified import method for all preset types:
- 1. Download the .json preset file from SliceHub (process, filament, or printer)
- 2. In Bambu Studio, go to File → Import → Import Configs
- 3. Select the .json preset file and click "Open"
- 4. Confirm the import
- 5.Find your imported preset:
- • Go to Profiles
- • Select the appropriate tab (Processes, Filaments, or Printers)
- • Look under User Presets or Custom Filaments
- • If not visible: Clear filters (printer model, nozzle size) and scroll down
Note: The old preset-specific import buttons in the dropdowns are gone. All imports now go through File → Import → Import Configs.
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Import Project File (.3mf)
- 1. Download the .3mf project file
- 2. In Bambu Studio, go to File → Open Project... or drag the file into the window
- 3. The project loads with all settings embedded
- 4.To save settings as a user preset:
- • Go to Profiles
- • Click "Save as User Preset"
- • Give it a name and click Save
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Advanced: Manual File Copy
For advanced users, you can manually copy preset files to Bambu Studio's folder:
- 1. Download the .json preset file from SliceHub
- 2.Navigate to Bambu Studio's user preset folder:
- • Windows:
%APPDATA%\BambuStudio\user\default\ - • macOS:
~/Library/Application Support/BambuStudio/user/default/ - • Linux:
~/.config/BambuStudio/user/default/
- • Windows:
- 3.Copy the .json file to the appropriate subfolder:
- • Process presets:
process/ - • Filament presets:
filament/ - • Printer presets:
machine/
- • Process presets:
- 4. Restart Bambu Studio to see the new preset
How to Export Presets from Bambu Studio
Want to share your custom presets on SliceHub? Here's how to export them:
- 1. Go to Profiles
- 2. Select the appropriate tab (Processes, Filaments, or Printers)
- 3. Find your User Preset in the list
- 4. Right-click the preset and select "Export" (or use the export button)
- 5. Choose where to save the .json file
- 6. Upload it to SliceHub to share with the community!
Note: You can only export User Presets, not System Presets from Bambu Lab.
Bambu Studio Tips
- User vs System Presets: User presets are stored locally and can be modified. System presets from Bambu Lab are read-only and updated automatically.
- Bambu Cloud sync: If logged into Bambu Cloud, your user presets can sync across devices.
- Compatibility: Make sure downloaded presets are compatible with your printer model. Some presets are printer-specific (e.g., X1 Carbon, P1S, A1).
- Backup your presets: Before importing new presets, export your current ones as backup.
- Test with calibration prints: Always test new presets with a small calibration object first.