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Prepare an SVG for laser software

Separate the file’s geometry from the operations you assign in laser software. A coloured line does not carry a safe power or speed setting.

Inspect the geometry

  1. Look for live text, duplicate paths, open paths and embedded raster content.
  2. Compare the canvas size with the intended physical dimensions.
  3. Convert unsupported effects in your vector editor and keep an editable original.

Inspect the SVG →

Assign operations in the destination

Use the software’s layer and operation controls to choose cut, score or engrave. File import does not establish an appropriate material setting.

LightBurn input formats →

Glowforge input formats →

Measure before applying compensation

Kerf belongs to a particular process. Keep compensation off when making the measurement used by this calculator.

Calculate kerf from your own measurements →