Image to Laser Engraving. Free Online
PNG, JPG, or WEBP image goes in. A tonal engrave-ready PNG and SVG come out, tuned for your material.
StencilCut converts any image into a laser engraving file in seconds, free, online. Drop a PNG, JPG, or WEBP into the tool. The AI rebalances contrast, removes the background, and renders the image as a tonal engrave file in your chosen style. Output downloads as a transparent PNG (LightBurn Image layer ready) and an SVG vector wrapper. Works with every major laser cutter and engraver.
Per-material tuning
Wood, leather, slate, acrylic, glass, anodized aluminum. Each gets its own contrast curve.
7 engraving styles
From soft pencil shading to bold linocut, classical hatching to fine copperplate detail.
Transparent PNG
Drop straight into LightBurn or Glowforge as an Image layer. No alpha cleanup needed.
Browser-based
No install, no plugins, no command line. Works on phone, tablet, laptop, Chromebook.
How to use the image to laser engraving. free online
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Upload your image
Drag a JPG, PNG, or WEBP into the converter, or pick one from your phone or computer. Files up to 15 MB work.
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Pick what to make
Choose Cut a stencil, Engrave, or Coaster. The AI tunes the pipeline for the format you picked.
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Let the AI process
Background is removed, contrast is tuned, floating islands are auto-bridged, and a preview is rendered. Usually 30 seconds or less.
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Download the laser-ready file
Get an SVG and a DXF for cutting, plus a PNG for engraving. Drop the files straight into LightBurn, RDWorks, Glowforge, or xTool.
Why a regular image will not engrave well
A laser reads brightness as power. so a raw photo with mid-grey backgrounds, blown-out highlights, or low contrast turns into a muddy engrave. Image-to-laser-engraving conversion remaps those tones into a curve that scorches cleanly into your material. The shapes you care about read clearly, the background drops out.
When to use this vs the cut tool
Use image-to-laser-engraving when you want surface detail. tonal art, photos, fine line work, calligraphy. Use the photo-to-laser-cut-file tool when you want a stencil shape cut all the way through. Most projects only need one. some (a portrait engraved inside a coaster shape) want both.
Edge cases handled
Images with text, logos with thin strokes, photos shot at night, scanned line art with a paper background. all common pain points. The AI runs different cleanup passes per content type so you usually get a usable file on the first try.
Ready to convert?
Drop in your file and download a laser-ready vector in seconds.
Open the Converter →Frequently Asked Questions
What does "image to laser engraving" mean?
It means converting a regular raster image (PNG, JPG, WEBP) into a tonal file a laser can engrave correctly. with right contrast, no muddy background, and material-tuned shading.
Is the image-to-engraving tool free?
Yes. 5 free designs to start. Credit packs from $2.99 for users who need more.
Which lasers does the file work with?
All of them. Glowforge, xTool, LightBurn-controlled lasers (Ruida, GRBL diode), OMTech, Epilog, Trotec, Boss Laser, Sculpfun, Atomstack, Ortur.
Can I print the result on metal?
Anodized aluminum is supported as a material option. Bare metal needs a marking compound (Cermark, Markolaser). Pick the closest material option for the right tonal curve.
Will it work on my phone photo?
Yes. Phone photos are the most common input. The AI handles inconsistent lighting, motion blur, and busy backgrounds.
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