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Upload Your Design Photo
Upload a photo, logo, or artwork you want to cut on your CNC router or plasma table.
Vector Converter for
CNC & Plasma Cutting
Create CNC-ready vectors from photos. Optimized paths for plasma cutters, CNC routers, and water jets.
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How It Works
AI handles the complex image processing automatically
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Define Cut Area
Crop to your subject. Remove any background clutter that would create unwanted toolpaths.
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AI Path Generation
AI turns the photo into a two-tone cut design with smooth curves, drops details too small to cut, and adds bridges so inner pieces stay attached to the sheet.
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Import to CAM Software
Download SVG and import into Fusion 360, VCarve, SheetCAM, or your CAM software for toolpath generation.
Why Choose Our Tool
CNC-Optimized Paths
Vector paths are simplified for CNC machines - smooth curves without excessive nodes that slow down cutting or cause vibration.
Adjustable Cut Density
The Darkness slider sets how much of the sheet is cut away, from a few bold shapes to a denser design, so you can match the result to your machine and material.
Clean Closed Paths
The design is traced as properly closed shapes, and bridges tie every inner piece to the sheet so nothing drops out mid-cut.
Edit Before Cutting
Fix the subject's shape with the mask brush, or switch to line art or an outline for V-carving, before exporting to your CAM software.
CAM Software Compatible
SVG output imports cleanly into Fusion 360, VCarve, Aspire, SheetCAM, Mach3/4, and all major CAM platforms.
Browser-Based Prep
Prepare your cutting files without needing Illustrator or CorelDRAW. Everything runs in your browser.
Compatible CAM Software
Fusion 360
VCarve
Aspire
SheetCAM
Mach3/4
GRBL
LinuxCNC
Inkscape
Frequently Asked Questions
What kerf compensation is applied?
Our tool outputs raw vectors without kerf compensation. Apply your material-specific kerf offset in your CAM software for accurate cuts.
Can I get DXF output?
We output SVG which can be easily converted to DXF in most CAM software or using free tools like Inkscape.
What materials can I CNC cut with these vectors?
The vector output works for virtually any CNC-compatible material including mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum, wood, plywood, MDF, acrylic, HDPE, and foam board. Adjust your path simplification based on material thickness and machine capability.
How do I convert SVG to G-code?
Import the SVG into your CAM software (Fusion 360, VCarve, SheetCAM, etc.) which will generate G-code based on your machine settings, tool diameter, feed rates, and material thickness. Most CAM programs make this a straightforward process.
What is the minimum detail size for CNC routing?
Minimum detail depends on your bit diameter - typically 1/8 inch for standard routing. The cut design already drops cut-outs and islands that are too small relative to the whole design. If details are still smaller than your bit at the size you cut, scale the design up or lower Darkness so fewer areas are cut out.
Will the inner pieces fall out when I cut the design?
Not with the default cut design. Bridges tie every piece that would come loose back to the rest of the sheet, and large pieces get a second bridge so they cannot swivel. If you are V-carving or engraving rather than cutting through, switch to Line art or Outline on the result screen.
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