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LightBurn
Create LightBurn-ready vectors from any photo. Optimized for CO2, diode, and fiber laser engraving.
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What Is LightBurn and Why Use Vector Files?
LightBurn is the most popular laser control software for CO2 and diode laser engravers. It handles everything from design import to machine control, supporting a wide range of laser hardware from brands like Ortur, Atomstack, Sculpfun, xTool, and industrial Ruida-based CO2 machines. LightBurn can process both raster images and vector files.
While LightBurn can engrave photos directly using its built-in image processing, the results are often disappointing - washed out details, poor contrast, and unpredictable depth. Converting your photo to a clean vector SVG first gives LightBurn defined paths to follow, producing dramatically sharper engravings with consistent line quality and better material utilization.
Our converter creates SVG files optimized for LightBurn's import workflow. The output uses clean, single-stroke paths that LightBurn interprets correctly as line engrave operations. There are no filled regions that could confuse layer assignments, no tiny artifacts that cause burn marks, and no unnecessary complexity that slows down processing. Just import the SVG, assign your speed and power settings, and engrave.
How It Works
AI handles the complex image processing automatically
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Set Engrave Bounds
Crop to your subject and set the aspect ratio to match your workpiece dimensions.
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AI Generates Vectors
AI extracts clean lineart with line weights optimized for laser engraving depth and quality.
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Import into LightBurn
Download SVG, open in LightBurn via File > Import, set your speed/power, and engrave.
Why Choose Our Tool
LightBurn-Optimized SVG
Output imports cleanly into LightBurn without broken paths, duplicate nodes, or layer assignment issues that plague generic SVG files.
Diode & CO2 Tuning
Adjust detail level for your laser type. Finer detail for fast CO2 lasers, bolder lines for slower diode engravers.
Clean Line Engraving
Optimized for LightBurn's line engraving mode. Single-stroke paths produce consistent depth and sharp detail on all materials.
Pre-Import Editor
Clean up your design before importing to LightBurn. Remove artifacts, adjust line density, and preview the final result.
All Laser Types
Works with CO2, diode, and fiber lasers controlled by LightBurn - Ruida, GRBL, Marlin, and all supported controllers.
Skip the Photoshop Step
No need to manually process photos in image editors. Go from camera photo to LightBurn-ready file in seconds.
Compatible Lasers
CO2 Lasers
Diode Lasers
Fiber Lasers
Ortur
Atomstack
xTool
Sculpfun
NEJE
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I import SVG into LightBurn?
Open LightBurn, go to File > Import (or drag the file onto the workspace). The SVG will appear as vector paths on your canvas. Assign speed, power, and line interval in the layer settings, then click Start to engrave.
What laser settings should I use for portrait engraving?
For CO2 lasers on wood, start with 15-25% power and 200-400mm/s speed. For diode lasers, try 80-100% power at 1000-2000mm/min. Always run a small test piece first, as every laser and material combination is different.
Does this work with diode lasers?
Yes, our output works excellently with diode lasers running LightBurn. Diode lasers are slower than CO2, so we recommend using a slightly lower detail level to keep engraving times reasonable while maintaining clear, recognizable results.
Can I use this for both engraving and cutting?
The primary output is optimized for line engraving, but you can also use it for cutting operations in LightBurn. Set the layer to 'Line' mode with higher power for cutting through material. The clean closed paths work well for cut operations.
What resolution should my photo be?
Higher resolution photos produce better vectors. We recommend at least 800x800 pixels for good results. Phone camera photos typically work very well. Low-resolution or heavily compressed images may produce less detail, but our AI compensates for common compression artifacts.
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