Frequently Asked Questions

When you upload a filament data sheet (PDF or image), the AI reads and interprets the document to extract key parameters like print temperature, bed temperature, print speed, cooling settings, retraction values, and more. It understands tables, charts, and text descriptions across multiple languages — then generates a profile tuned for your specific printer.

You can upload PDF files and images (PNG, JPG, JPEG, WebP). Multi-page PDFs are supported — the AI analyzes all pages to find relevant specifications.

The AI extracts nozzle temperature range, bed temperature, print speed, cooling fan settings, retraction distance and speed, flow rate adjustments, pressure advance values, first layer settings, and material-specific settings like drying temperature and moisture sensitivity.

Very accurate for well-formatted data sheets. Extracted values are shown alongside the generated profile so you can review everything before printing. The system applies printer-specific tuning on top of the raw data sheet values — adjusting for your extruder type, bed material, cooling capacity, and firmware capabilities.

Yes. You can select any filament from the built-in library of 350+ filaments across 33 brands and generate a profile directly from the stored specifications. No data sheet upload needed — just pick your filament, select your printer, and go.

Each printer model has specific characteristics — bowden vs direct drive extruders, bed size, max speeds, cooling capacity, and enclosure status. Filwiz applies printer-specific modifiers to the base filament parameters so your profile works well on your exact hardware, not just a generic setup.

Yes. After analyzing a data sheet, you can generate profiles for any of your saved printers. Each profile is tailored to that specific printer and slicer combination.

Download the profile file and import it through your slicer's profile/material import function. For Bambu Studio, use Filament > Import. For PrusaSlicer, use File > Import > Import Config. For Cura, drag and drop the .curaprofile file.

Filwiz offers 4 calibration wizards: Temperature Tower, Retraction Test, Flow Rate Calibration, and Pressure Advance / Linear Advance tuning.

Three of the calibration wizards generate G-code files customized for your printer and filament. Temperature towers automatically insert temperature changes at each level, retraction tests vary retraction settings, and flow tests adjust extrusion multipliers.

Not always. If you're using a filament with a good data sheet and Filwiz's AI-generated profile, you may get great results right away. But for optimal quality — especially when switching between very different materials — running a quick temperature tower and flow test can make a real difference.

The AI assistant helps diagnose and fix common 3D printing problems like stringing, warping, layer adhesion issues, under/over extrusion, and bed adhesion failures.

Yes. Upload a photo of a failed print and the AI analyzes the visual symptoms to identify the likely cause and suggest fixes.

The Profile Doctor is a dedicated tool for fixing print quality issues. Upload your actual slicer profile file along with a description of the problem, and the AI analyzes your settings, identifies what's wrong, and generates a corrected profile.

Pro users can upload filament purchase invoices, and the AI automatically extracts filament names, brands, quantities, and prices to add them to your inventory.

Track your entire filament collection with details like brand, material, color, weight remaining, purchase price, and storage location.

Scan a filament spool's barcode using your phone camera to quickly look up the filament in our database and add it to your inventory without manual entry.

Yes. When you refill an existing spool, you can mark it as a refill in your inventory.

Take a side-on photo of your spool and the AI estimates the remaining filament weight using the 1.75mm filament diameter as a scale reference.

Hygroscopic materials like Nylon, PETG, and TPU absorb moisture over time, which causes print quality issues. Filwiz tracks when you last dried each spool and reminds you when it's time to dry again.

The Explorer lets you browse all 350+ filaments across 33 brands, compare specifications side by side, and find the best deals from retailers.

Community-shared filaments use an upvote system. When a filament receives 5 or more upvotes, it earns a Verified badge.

Yes. Once you've dialed in a great profile, you can share it to the community library.

Free users get 1 data sheet analysis, Bambu Studio & OrcaSlicer profile exports, 3 AI troubleshooting chats, 1 saved printer, full inventory tracking with barcode scanning, and access to the community filament library.

Pro unlocks unlimited data sheet analyses, all 4 slicer formats (adding PrusaSlicer and Cura), unlimited AI troubleshooting chats, unlimited saved printers, calibration wizards with G-code generation, invoice import for inventory, and bulk profile zip export.

Yes. Filwiz Pro is a one-time purchase — no subscriptions, no recurring fees. Pay once and get permanent access to all current Pro features.

We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) through Stripe. All payments are processed securely with industry-standard encryption.

You can enable 2FA in your account settings using any TOTP-compatible authenticator app (Google Authenticator, Authy, etc.).

Your data is stored securely in a PostgreSQL database with encryption at rest. Uploaded data sheets are processed by the AI and the extracted parameters are stored — we don't permanently store the original files after processing.

Yes, you can delete your account at any time from the Settings page under the Danger Zone section.

Absolutely. Any slicer profiles, calibration data, or other files you download from Filwiz are yours to keep permanently — no strings attached.

Filwiz works in all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.

Yes. Filwiz is fully responsive and works great on phones and tablets.

Not at this time. Filwiz is a bootstrapped project focused on perfecting the core experience first.