Software & files
LightBurn and manufacturer software, preparing files and photos properly.
Finding Laser Files and Templates: Free Sources and Licences
Where to find laser files and templates: Atomm, MakerWorld, LightBurn, generators, marketplaces. Plus licences, file formats and what to check before lasering.
Laser engraving photos: material, image preparation and dithering
Photo engraving step by step: suitable materials, image preparation, line interval, which dithering to use when, and why slate needs an inverted image.
Laser software compared: LightBurn, xTool Studio and more
Which laser software suits your machine? LightBurn, xTool Studio, LaserGRBL and manufacturer apps compared: controllers, systems, prices (10/2026), camera, galvo.
LightBurn: licences, prices and first steps for laser engravers
What LightBurn can do, what Core and Pro cost (as of 10/2026), which controllers work, and how to set up device, layers, origin, framing and camera.
Preparing laser files: vectors, text, kerf and photos
Vector or pixel, SVG or DXF: how to prepare files for cutting and engraving, convert text to paths, compensate for kerf and get photos ready.