Convert Images for Laser Engraving

Precise Paths: Laser engravers follow vector paths exactly. Our AI generates smooth, accurate curves with minimal node count for fast, clean cuts.

No Overlapping Lines: Overlapping paths waste time and burn material. Vectorr automatically removes duplicate paths and simplifies geometry.

Multiple Formats: Export to SVG (most common), DXF (CAD-compatible), or G-code (direct machine control).

Cutting: Full-power laser passes that cut through material. Use outline paths only (no fills). Export as DXF or SVG with stroke-only paths.

Engraving: Lower-power laser that etches the surface. Can use filled paths or raster images. Export as SVG with fills, or use bitmap engraving mode in your laser software.

Scoring: Medium-power passes that mark but don't cut through. Use thin stroke paths (0.1mm or less). Export as SVG or DXF.

1. Upload your image to Vectorr.
2. Adjust detail: For cutting, use lower detail to get clean, simple outlines. For engraving, higher detail preserves texture and shading.
3. Export as SVG or DXF.
4. Import to Lightburn: File → Import → select your file.
5. Assign layers: In Lightburn, assign cut power, speed, and number of passes to each layer.
6. Frame and cut: Use Lightburn's frame tool to preview the cut area, then run the job.

Laser Cutting Guide DXF File Format Convert PNG to DXF

A laser does not read SVG directly. The chain is image to vector to toolpath: the vector defines where the head travels, and the G-code or LightBurn file assigns power and speed to each move. Mistakes in the vector stage are permanent, because the laser cannot smooth a jagged path after the fact — it simply follows it.

Two vector properties matter more than any other at this stage. First, closed contours: an unfilled outline still engraves, but a contour that does not close leaves a tiny gap in the final shape. Second, minimal overlapping nodes: a path that doubles back on itself burns twice at the same spot, producing a dark line where the artwork shows none.

Engraving uses fill; cutting uses stroke. A conversion that preserves color fills gives you a raster-style engraving where every region is burned at the preset power. A conversion that emits outlines gives you a cutting file. Decide which you want before converting, because the two need different trace settings — engraving keeps detail, cutting needs simplicity.

Older controllers and RDWorks-based cutters handle DXF more reliably than SVG. DXF carries geometry with explicit layer names and no CSS, so there is nothing for the controller to misinterpret. If a machine ignores fills or collapses layers, converting to DXF and reimporting often fixes it without changing the artwork.

Engraved fill density changes how dark the result looks, not just how deep. Too dense a fill pattern over a large area heats the material unevenly and warps thin stock. For a large filled region, reduce fill density rather than power, which keeps the depth consistent across the shape. Always run a small test cut on scrap before committing a full sheet — power scales with material, not with the design.