# Rubik’s Cube Solver

> An independent, free browser cube solver and illustrated beginner guide at rubikscubesolver.org. Tools calculate moves for the entered cube; tutorials teach specific cases with interactive examples.

The 3×3 tool accepts photos, camera captures and manual colors in one workspace. A user can adjust the four-corner photo grid, review color suggestions, repaint stickers and replace individual photos. Recognition is not guaranteed: lighting, reflections and similar red/orange shades can require correction. Custom palettes can be calibrated, including purple, pink and black.

The 2×2 tool accepts manual colors and returns a shortest solution in the half-turn metric, up to whole-cube orientation. The 4×4 tool accepts manual colors and handles reduction and parity; it does not offer photo recognition. The 3×3 and 4×4 solvers do not promise shortest solutions. Search has device and time limits. A returned solution is applied to the entered sticker state and verified before display. It solves that state, not an incorrectly photographed or copied physical cube.

Photos and solving run locally in the browser. No account is required. Progress may be restored from local browser storage. Tutorial examples do not change the saved cube. A learner must match each case’s setup, keep the front fixed during a formula, finish complete sequences and check completed layers. Animations cannot verify the learner’s physical moves. This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Rubik’s brand.

The Markdown guides below are generated from the same rendered content as their HTML pages. Their canonical HTML source contains the interactive animations. Color letters describe the examples; face-turn letters describe positions, not colors.

## Tools
- [Rubik’s Cube Solver](https://rubikscubesolver.org/): 3×3 camera/photo or manual entry, color review, verified moves and 3D playback.
- [2×2 Cube Solver](https://rubikscubesolver.org/2x2/): 2×2 manual entry and shortest verified move sequence.
- [4×4 Rubik’s Cube Solver](https://rubikscubesolver.org/4x4/): 4×4 manual entry, wide moves, reduction and parity handling.

## English guides
- [CFOP starter algorithms: your next five formulas](https://rubikscubesolver.org/cfop-algorithms/index.md): Move beyond the beginner method with five CFOP starter algorithms. Match OLL and PLL cases, keep solved layers visible, and practise each turn with 3D demos.
- [How to solve a 4×4 Rubik’s Cube](https://rubikscubesolver.org/how-to-solve-4x4/index.md): Learn the 4x4 reduction method: build centers, pair edges, then solve like a 3x3. Check wide-turn notation and practise OLL and PLL parity with 3D animations.
- [How to use the Rubik’s Cube solver](https://rubikscubesolver.org/how-to-use/index.md): Learn how to orient your cube, enter all six faces accurately, correct input errors, and follow your online cube solver’s moves without losing your place.
- [Rubik’s Cube notation: R, U, L and face turns](https://rubikscubesolver.org/cube-notation/index.md): Learn Rubik’s Cube notation: R, L, U, D, F and B. Watch each turn in a fixed 3D view, understand primes and half turns, then practise a four-move formula.
- [How to solve a Rubik’s Cube: 3×3 beginner guide](https://rubikscubesolver.org/how-to-solve/index.md): Learn the beginner layer method with seven stages, setup instructions and animated practice cases. Replay formulas and check each layer before continuing.
- [How to solve a 2×2 Rubik’s Cube](https://rubikscubesolver.org/how-to-solve-2x2/index.md): Learn to solve a 2x2 in three stages: build a layer, place the last corners and turn yellow upward. Practise the swaps with animations and checkpoints.

## Guides in other languages
- [CFOP-Algorithmen: die nächsten fünf Formeln](https://rubikscubesolver.org/de/cfop-algorithms/index.md): de: Lerne fünf CFOP-Algorithmen nach der Anfängermethode. Erkenne OLL- und PLL-Fälle, prüfe die fertigen Ebenen und übe jeden Zug mit drehbaren 3D-Beispielen.
- [4×4 Zauberwürfel lösen: Reduktion und Parity](https://rubikscubesolver.org/de/how-to-solve-4x4/index.md): de: Lerne den 4x4 mit der Reduktionsmethode: Zentren bilden, Kanten paaren und wie einen 3x3 lösen. Übe breite Züge sowie OLL- und PLL-Parity mit 3D-Animationen.
- [Zauberwürfel-Löser: Fotos und Farben eingeben](https://rubikscubesolver.org/de/how-to-use/index.md): de: So benutzt du den Zauberwürfel-Löser: Halte den Würfel richtig, gib alle sechs Seiten ein, prüfe Fotos und Farben und mache die animierten Züge sicher nach.
- [Zauberwürfel-Notation: R, U, L und Drehrichtungen](https://rubikscubesolver.org/de/cube-notation/index.md): de: Lerne die Zugzeichen R, L, U, D, F und B mit 3D-Animationen. Die Hauptansicht bleibt fest. Verstehe Striche und halbe Drehungen und übe eine kurze Formel.
- [Zauberwürfel lösen: 3×3-Anleitung für Anfänger](https://rubikscubesolver.org/de/how-to-solve/index.md): de: Lerne den 3×3-Zauberwürfel mit der Anfängermethode zu lösen. Sieben Schritte, klare Ausgangslagen und animierte Übungen helfen dir, jede Ebene zu prüfen.
- [2×2-Zauberwürfel lösen: Anleitung für Anfänger](https://rubikscubesolver.org/de/how-to-solve-2x2/index.md): de: Lerne den 2×2-Zauberwürfel in drei Schritten: erste Ebene lösen, letzte Ecken anordnen und Gelb nach oben drehen. Mit Bildern, Animationen und Prüfpunkten.
- [Algoritmos CFOP: suas próximas cinco fórmulas](https://rubikscubesolver.org/pt-br/cfop-algorithms/index.md): pt-br: Avance após o método básico com cinco algoritmos CFOP. Reconheça casos de OLL e PLL, preserve as camadas prontas e pratique cada giro com exemplos 3D claros.
- [Como resolver o cubo mágico 4×4](https://rubikscubesolver.org/pt-br/how-to-solve-4x4/index.md): pt-br: Aprenda a reduzir o cubo 4x4: forme centros, junte as arestas e continue como no 3x3. Entenda giros largos e pratique paridade OLL e PLL com animações 3D.
- [Como usar o solucionador de cubo mágico](https://rubikscubesolver.org/pt-br/how-to-use/index.md): pt-br: Veja como orientar seu cubo, preencher as seis faces, ajustar a grade de uma foto e corrigir cores antes de acompanhar a solução animada, passo a passo.
- [Notação do cubo mágico: R, U, L e sentidos de giro](https://rubikscubesolver.org/pt-br/cube-notation/index.md): pt-br: Aprenda R, L, U, D, F e B com animações em 3D e uma vista fixa do cubo. Entenda apóstrofos e meias-voltas e pratique uma fórmula de quatro movimentos.
- [Como montar o cubo mágico 3×3: guia para iniciantes](https://rubikscubesolver.org/pt-br/how-to-solve/index.md): pt-br: Aprenda a montar o cubo mágico 3×3 pelo método de camadas. Siga sete etapas com posições iniciais, exercícios animados e conferências antes de continuar.
- [Como resolver o cubo mágico 2×2: guia para iniciantes](https://rubikscubesolver.org/pt-br/how-to-solve-2x2/index.md): pt-br: Aprenda a resolver o cubo 2×2 em três etapas: monte uma camada, posicione os últimos cantos e vire o amarelo para cima. Pratique com imagens e animações.
- [三阶魔方进阶公式：先学会这五组 CFOP 公式](https://rubikscubesolver.org/zh/cfop-algorithms/index.md): zh: 从层先法过渡到 CFOP，学习 Sune、Anti-Sune、T Perm、Ua、Ub 五组顶层公式。对照顶面与侧边图识别局面，查看已完成的底下两层，用可拖动的 3D 动画逐步练习，分清公式开始、中间和完成后的状态。
- [四阶魔方还原教程：从中心、配棱到特殊情况](https://rubikscubesolver.org/zh/how-to-solve-4x4/index.md): zh: 学习四阶魔方降阶法：先拼六个中心，再配十二组棱，最后按三阶方法还原。图解 Rw、Uw 双层转动，配合 OLL、PLL 特殊情况的可拖动 3D 动画，核对起始局面、已完成部分与公式结束后的状态。
- [魔方还原器怎么用](https://rubikscubesolver.org/zh/how-to-use/index.md): zh: 按图文说明使用在线魔方还原器：从任意一面开始拍照，跟随提示转动，拖动四角调整照片，在 3D 中检查颜色，再生成还原步骤。也可手动填色、单面重拍，学习如何暂停和重播而不跟丢实物。
- [魔方公式字母含义](https://rubikscubesolver.org/zh/cube-notation/index.md): zh: 看懂魔方公式中的 R、L、U、D、F、B、撇号和数字 2。点击字母，用固定视角的 3D 动画查看对应层和十八种转动，再跟着 R U R′ U′ 练习四个动作。主图标出正面，底层与背层另配小窗解释转动方向。
- [三阶魔方还原教程](https://rubikscubesolver.org/zh/how-to-solve/index.md): zh: 按七个阶段学习三阶魔方层先法，从白色十字到最后的角块朝向。每条公式配有逐步说明和可在文中展开的动画，练习只突出目标块，灰色部分无需照搬。可暂停、重播并对照检查点，不熟悉字母时可先阅读独立的公式记号教程。
- [二阶魔方还原教程](https://rubikscubesolver.org/zh/how-to-solve-2x2/index.md): zh: 学习二阶魔方的三阶段入门方法：完成白色层、摆好黄色角块位置，再逐个调整朝向。通过图片与动画区分相邻交换和对角交换，对照检查点练习，避免只还原一个面却没有完成整层的常见错误。

## Localized tools
- [Zauberwürfel lösen](https://rubikscubesolver.org/de/): de: localized tools and links to the matching tutorials.
- [Resolver cubo mágico 3×3](https://rubikscubesolver.org/pt-br/): pt-br: localized tools and links to the matching tutorials.
- [魔方还原器](https://rubikscubesolver.org/zh/): zh: localized tools and links to the matching tutorials.

## Troubleshooting and trust
- [Invalid Rubik’s Cube: color and piece errors](https://rubikscubesolver.org/invalid-cube/): Check counts, face orientation, impossible pieces and recovery after a wrong turn.
- [Made for the cube in your hands](https://rubikscubesolver.org/about/): Methods, open-source credits, limitations and support contact.
- [Your cube stays on your device](https://rubikscubesolver.org/privacy/): Local processing, stored progress, shared links and hosting requests.
- [Using rubikscubesolver.org](https://rubikscubesolver.org/terms/): Compatibility, limitations and independent project status.

## Optional
- [Sitemap](https://rubikscubesolver.org/sitemap.xml): Canonical, indexable HTML pages and language alternatives.
- [Guide index](https://rubikscubesolver.org/guides/): Human-readable navigation to the tutorials.