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Free Laser-Cut Outline Maker
Upload an engrave or pencil-style image and get a clean cut outline, on its own, wrapped around your image, or with a keychain ring. Download SVG, DXF, and PNG. Free, no account.
Cut outline and keychain
Preserves the image as a separate engrave layer. Runs locally in your browser.
An opaque background is removed automatically before the outline is built. The browser model downloads on the first use only.
Height excludes the margin and ring. Check material thickness, kerf and a test cut with your fabricator. Connectivity is not a strength certification.
The outline preview appears here, on the white sheet.
Cut outlines, keychain rings, and clean edges
An outline is the cut path that gives an engraved design a physical shape, a coaster, a tag, a keychain. Getting the outline right is what separates a floating engrave from a finished product you can hold.
The two layers of a finished piece
Most physical laser products are really two jobs on one file. The engrave layer burns your artwork into the surface, and the cut layer runs a single line around the outside that releases the piece from the sheet. Laser software recognizes these as separate operations, usually by color, so you engrave first and cut last. An outline maker builds that cut layer for you by tracing a clean boundary around your subject, which you can then combine with the engrave in one file.
Adding a keychain ring the right way
A keychain needs a hole for the ring, and where you place it matters more than it looks. The hole should sit fully inside the material with a solid band of at least 2 to 3 mm around it, so the loop does not tear out under the weight of keys. It also needs to overlap the main outline enough that the two merge into one connected shape, otherwise the ring cuts as a separate loose piece. A good outline tool handles that merge so the ring and body come off the bed as one part.
Kerf, the gap you cannot see
Every laser removes a thin strip of material as it cuts, typically around 0.1 to 0.2 mm wide. That strip is called the kerf. For a single decorative piece it rarely matters, but if you are cutting a tag that has to fit a specific ring, or parts that slot together, the kerf makes holes slightly larger and pegs slightly smaller than drawn. When fit matters, cut one test and adjust, rather than trusting the nominal dimension.
Outline and keychain checklist
- ›Keep the engrave and cut as separate layers so the laser burns before it releases the piece.
- ›Leave at least 2 to 3 mm of solid material around a keychain hole so it will not tear.
- ›Make sure the ring overlaps the body outline, or it cuts as a loose loop.
- ›Account for kerf when a hole has to fit a specific ring or hardware.
- ›Round sharp outline corners slightly. They are stronger and less likely to chip or snag.
Example
A pencil-depth engrave like this is the ideal input, a clear dark subject on a light background. The tool traces a single clean outline around it.
Frequently asked questions
What does the outline maker do?
It traces a clean cut outline around the subject in your image. You get three results: the outline on its own, your image with the cut outline around it, and an outline with a keychain ring added at the top. Each downloads as SVG, DXF, and PNG.
What image works best?
Use a transparent cutout for photos, or dark artwork on white for binary designs. Opaque photos need background removal first. The original image remains unchanged as the engrave layer.
Do I need an account?
No. The tool is free and runs locally in your browser without uploading the artwork to our generation server.
What can I open the files with?
The SVG and DXF import into LightBurn, xTool Creative Space, Glowforge, Cricut Design Space, Silhouette Studio, Inkscape, Illustrator, and any laser or CNC software. The DXF is scaled to millimetres so it imports at the right physical size.
What is the keychain ring option?
A centred eyelet is physically joined to one connected outline. Defaults are a 60 mm subject height, 5 mm hole and 2.5 mm wall, all adjustable. Separate subjects or an unsafe long attachment are rejected. Confirm material, kerf and strength with a test cut.
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