# DeskProto offers CNC machining for non-machinists > The DeskProto 3D CAM software makes CNC easy: load a 2D DXF file, a 3D STL file or an image file, create toolpaths and send these to your 3-, 4- or 5-axis CNC milling machine. Start with downloading the Free Edition. ## Contact [Contact](https://www.deskproto.com/various/contact.php): Information about where to find the makers of DeskProto. ## Products - [Free Edition](https://www.deskproto.com/products/free-ed.php): CAM software that can be used free of charge, offering basic CAM functionality. - [Entry Edition](https://www.deskproto.com/products/entry-ed.php): Low-cost CAM software, offering 3D CNC at a low price. - [Expert Edition](https://www.deskproto.com/products/expert-ed.php): Easy-to-use CAM software, offering complete functionality for three-axis CNC machines. - [Multi-Axis Edition](https://www.deskproto.com/products/multiax-ed.php): CAM software that also support 4-axis (rotary) and 5-axis CNC machining. ## Information - [Compare Editions](https://www.deskproto.com/products/comptable.php): The Comparison table shows a functionality overview of all editions of the DeskProto CAM software. - [Essentials](https://www.deskproto.com/products/essentials.php): Describes the functionality of the DeskProto 3D CAM software: what does it offer. - [Advantages](https://www.deskproto.com/products/advantages.php): Describes the advantages of DeskProto: advantages over 3D Printing and advantages over other CAM software. - [Languages](https://www.deskproto.com/products/languages.php): Lists the ten languages that are supported by DeskProto: 中文 (Chinese), Deutsch, English, Español, Français, 日本語 (Japanese), Nederlands, Polski and 繁體中文 (Traditional Chinese). ## Version history - [New in V3](https://www.deskproto.com/products/newinv3.php): New features that have been added in DeskProto V 3.0 (released in 2002, now obsolete). - [New in V4](https://www.deskproto.com/products/newinv4.php): New features that have been added in DeskProto V 4.0 (released in 2004, now obsolete). - [New in V4.1](https://www.deskproto.com/products/newinv41.php): New features that have been added in DeskProto V 4.1 (released in 2006, now obsolete). - [New in V5](https://www.deskproto.com/products/newinv5.php): New features that have been added in DeskProto V 5.0 (released in 2008, now obsolete). - [New in V6](https://www.deskproto.com/products/newinv6.php): New features that have been added in DeskProto V 6.0 (released in 2011, now obsolete). - [New in V6.1](https://www.deskproto.com/products/newinv61.php): New features that have been added in DeskProto V 6.1 (released in 2013, now obsolete). - [New in V7](https://www.deskproto.com/products/newinv7.php): New features that have been added in DeskProto V 7.0 (released in 2018, now obsolete). - [New in V7.1](https://www.deskproto.com/products/newinv71.php): New features that have been added in DeskProto V 7.1 (released in 2021, now obsolete). - [New in V8](https://www.deskproto.com/products/newinv8.php): New features that have been added in DeskProto V 8.0 (released in 2024). ## Gallery of projects by clients - [Architecture](https://www.deskproto.com/gallery/gallery.php): Gallery of example CNC projects by DeskProto users. ## Downloading - [DeskProto Software](https://www.deskproto.com/download/dp-software.php): DeskProto V 8: Free CAM software download. - [Brochures](https://www.deskproto.com/download/brochures.php): Download DeskProto brochures, flyers and leaflets. - [Articles](https://www.deskproto.com/download/articles.php): Download interesting articles on CAM, CNC and DeskProto. - [Manuals](https://www.deskproto.com/download/manuals.php): Download manuals for the DeskProto software. - [Free Models](https://www.deskproto.com/download/freemodels.php): Download free 2D DXF patterns, free 3D STL models and free relief bitmaps for CNC machining. ## Ordering - [Prices](https://www.deskproto.com/order/prices.php): Price information for the DeskProto CAM software (new licenses and upgrades). - [Find Reseller](https://www.deskproto.com/order/resellers.php): List of all DeskProto reseller worldwide. - [Webshop](https://www.deskproto.com/webshop/index.html): The DeskProto webshop, where you can buy new licenses and ugrades. ## Support - [Quick Start](https://www.deskproto.com/support/quickstart.php): How to use the DeskProto CAM software: a quick start guide. - [Setup Tips](https://www.deskproto.com/support/setuptips.php): Which hardware and software is needed to install the DeskProto CAM software. - [FAQ](https://www.deskproto.com/support/faq.php): All Frequently Asked Questions about the DeskProto CAM software. - [Tips&Tricks](https://www.deskproto.com/support/tips-tricks.php): Various Tips and Tricks for users of the DeskProto CAM software. - [Updates](https://www.deskproto.com/support/buildhistory.php): List of corrected bugs in the DeskProto software and of Service releases containing a fix. - [Forum](https://www.deskproto.com/forum/forum.php): The DeskProto user forum ## Tutorial videos - [Videos](https://www.deskproto.com/support/videos.php): Collection of instruction videos for the DeskProto CAM software. ## Tips for users of some milling machines - [Tips for EdingCNC](https://www.deskproto.com/support-tips-tricks/dp-tips-edingcnc.php): CAM software for machines with an EdingCNC controller. - [Tips for Makera Carvera](https://www.deskproto.com/support-tips-tricks/dp-tips-makera-carvera.php): 4-axis CNC on a Makera Carvera machine, postprocessor settings for correct rotary toolpaths. - [Tips for Penta Pocket NC}(https://www.deskproto.com/support-tips-tricks/dp-tips-pocketnc.php): How to use DeskProto with the Pocket NC V2 milling machine. - [Tips for Redt Magix](https://www.deskproto.com/support-tips-tricks/dp-tips-redt-magic.php): How to use DeskProto with the Magic CNC milling machine. - [Tips for RichAuto](https://www.deskproto.com/support-tips-tricks/dp-tips-richauto.php): How to use DeskProto using a CNC machine with a RichAuto controller. - [Tips for Roland](https://www.deskproto.com/support-tips-tricks/dp-tips-roland.php): How to use DeskProto with a Roland CNC milling machine. - [Tips for Sainsmart](https://www.deskproto.com/support-tips-tricks/dp-tips-sainsmart.php): How to use DeskProto with a 4th axis rotary module or a laser module: for SainSmart and other GRBL based machines. - [Tips for Shopbot](https://www.deskproto.com/support-tips-tricks/dp-tips-shopbot.php): 4-axis CAM software for ShopBot machines, using ShopBot's proprietary NC file format. - [Tips for Snapmaker](https://www.deskproto.com/support-tips-tricks/dp-tips-snapmaker.php): CAM software for the Snapmaker three-in-one machines.