Convert Image to DXF — SVG Export First
This protected workflow exports authorized SVG only; use a separate downstream tool for other file formats or machine instructions. DXF (Drawing Exchange Format) is the standard file format for CNC routers, plasma cutters, waterjet systems, and most CAD applications including AutoCAD and Fusion 360.
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No account is required to create or view the protected preview. The preview accepts one PNG, JPEG, or WebP file up to 4 MiB; other source formats must be exported or converted to one of those formats first. Editable SVG export requires paid or complimentary access. Review the exported SVG in the appropriate downstream software; non-SVG formats and machine instructions require separate conversion.
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DXF (Drawing Exchange Format) is the standard file format for CNC routers, plasma cutters, waterjet systems, and most CAD applications including AutoCAD and Fusion 360. Raster images cannot be used directly in these systems — they require vector path data, which is what DXF provides.
Converting an image to DXF is a two-step process. The vectorizer traces the pixel edges and color boundaries in your image and reconstructs them as scalable vector geometry. The protected preview is available without an account; editable SVG export requires paid or complimentary access. Inkscape supports DXF R14 and R2000 export, which are compatible with the widest range of CNC and CAD software.
For CNC routing, paths need to be closed contours with simplified nodes. For plasma cutting, verify all path endpoints are connected before export. For laser cutting, single-line paths handle cut passes while raster images handle engraving passes.
Older CNC controllers may require DXF R14 for compatibility.
This protected workflow exports authorized SVG only; use a separate downstream tool for other file formats or machine instructions.
After authorized SVG export, use a separate downstream tool to create DXF and inspect that file for the intended workflow.