Turn a photo into a laser-ready engraving
Upload once and work through the whole prep chain in the Image Lab: free dithering and photo prep, optional AI upscale and background removal, then vectorization to clean SVG paths that import straight into LightBurn, EZCAD, or xTool Creative Space.
Free photo prep with 15 engraving dithering algorithms
One-click background removal and 4× AI upscale
Vectorize to clean SVG that imports straight into LightBurn
Open Image Lab Read the Image Lab guide →
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this workflow cost?
Photo prep and dithering are completely free. Optional AI steps use credits; each live charge is shown before the run and on the public pricing page. Every new account starts with 12 welcome credits valid for 30 days, and failed AI jobs refund automatically.
What file do I end up with?
A dithered PNG for raster engraving, or a clean vector SVG for cut-and-fill work. Both import directly into LightBurn, EZCAD, and xTool Creative Space.
Production checks before export
Use the workflow on a representative sample before committing customer material. Confirm the finished dimensions, smallest line weight, layer assignments, focus, and machine parameters in the software that will run the job. A short test on matching scrap catches scale, contrast, kerf, and material-finish differences while they are still inexpensive to correct.
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