JPG to SVG for Laser Cutting
Convert any JPG design to a clean SVG vector for laser cutting. Compatible with LightBurn, RDWorks, and all major laser cutter software. Download ready to cut.
About JPG to SVG for laser cutting
Laser cutters use vector SVG files to define cut paths and engrave paths. The machine's control software (LightBurn, RDWorks, LaserGRBL, xTool Creative Space) reads the SVG vector paths and translates them into laser head movements. JPG and PNG files are raster images — the laser cutter cannot extract cut lines from them directly.
Converting your JPG to SVG creates the vector paths that the laser cutter needs. For cut-through operations, the SVG outlines define exactly where the laser cuts through the material. For engraving, the filled path regions define the areas the laser engraves.
Design tips for laser cutting SVGs: outlines should be thin strokes (typically hairline, under 0.1mm), fill areas should be clearly enclosed paths for engrave regions, and the design should be sized to actual cut dimensions. Check whether your laser software expects separate layers for cut vs. engrave paths.
LightBurn users: import the SVG via File > Import. Assign cut vs. engrave operations to different path colors using LightBurn's layer system. The SVG's color information is preserved on import, making layer assignment straightforward.