Laser cutting is used for carving and engraving materials like wood, metal, glass, and plastic. Whether you&#;re a pro or a hobbyist, you&#;ll need the right laser-cutting software to make quality designs for all sorts of uses.
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There are a few laser-cutting software options available (some of which are free), but the best one for you will depend on the project you&#;ve got lined up. More intricate and capable software options that can handle heavy-duty tasks and/or offer many file formats will understandably cost more, but, depending on your needs, you may find it worthwhile.
Here are some of the best laser-cutting software choices that we recommend.
Inkscape is an open-source graphics editor that works with third-party plug-ins to create the laser-cutting files; it&#;s capable and user-friendly, and it&#;s free! This is a good option for laser engraving in particular, and the website has a lot of helpful resources that beginners will find useful.
Adobe Illustrator is one of the more well-known options, used in many professional settings and industries. It makes high-quality vector graphics and logos and has features like shape manipulation, color swatches, and many style options. It converts designs to G-code with plug-ins and is top-notch for vector graphics. The Artboards feature lets you organize your design projects all in one place and create multiple illustrations without the clutter.
Our very own Simon Arthur, Software Engineer, Sheet Manufacturing, said, "Inkscape, Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, and similar apps are great for designers looking to make decorative products, signs, and art. Inkscape has a great advantage for beginners in that it&#;s completely free to use and is available for Windows, Mac OS, and Linux.
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Many professionals already have experience with Adobe Illustrator, so for them, using AI to design products to be laser cut is a no-brainer.
DraftSight and TurboCAD are useful for people with experience using 2D CAD software.
LightBurn, LaserGRBL, LaserWeb, and Open Builds are not suitable for Xometry customers, as they&#;re meant to control a laser machine."
We currently support most Ruida, Trocen, TopWisdom, and GCode based controllers, as well as EZCad-based galvo fiber, CO2, and UV lasers using either EZCad2 or EZCad2-Lite boards.
Download the free trial and test it for yourself. If your laser is not supported, sometimes it only takes a day or two to make the required changes to support a new board in these existing families.
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