Photo to Laser Cut File. Free Online Tool
Drop in a photo, get a clean laser-ready SVG and DXF back. Auto-bridged, machine-sized, free to try.
StencilCut is a free online tool that converts any photo into a laser-cut file. Upload a JPG or PNG, the AI removes the background, tunes contrast, auto-bridges floating pieces, and exports a clean SVG and DXF in seconds. Works with Glowforge, xTool, LightBurn, OMTech, and any laser cutter that opens vector files. Browser-based. no install, no signup needed to try.
Ready in seconds
Typical conversion finishes in under 30 seconds, no install, no CAD knowledge required.
Auto-bridged paths
Floating islands are detected and bridged so your stencil cuts as one clean piece.
Laser-ready geometry
Output is sized at 150mm wide and scales cleanly in Lightburn, RDWorks, AutoCAD, and Inkscape.
Free up to 5/day
No watermark, no email grabs, no paywall. Up to five free conversions per account per day.
How to use the photo to laser cut file. free online tool
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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.
What "photo to laser cut file" actually means
A laser cutter cannot read a JPG or PNG directly. it needs a vector file (SVG or DXF) made of clean closed paths. Converting a photo to a laser cut file means tracing the photo into vector paths, removing the background, and bridging any floating pieces so the cutout holds together. StencilCut does all three in one pass, automatically.
What you get on download
Every photo-to-laser-cut conversion produces three files: an SVG ready for the web and most laser software, a DXF (R12 polyline) ready for LightBurn and RDWorks, and a PNG preview so you can see what it will look like before you cut. The SVG and DXF are auto-bridged and sized to 150 mm wide by default. you can scale them inside your laser software.
Pets, people, logos, anything
Pet photos, family portraits, business logos, vintage building photos, calligraphy, tattoo art. all work. The AI is tuned to handle subjects on busy backgrounds, low contrast, and amateur phone-camera lighting. For tricky photos there is also an Advanced builder for full manual control over background removal, threshold, and bridges.
Ready to convert?
Drop in your file and download a laser-ready vector in seconds.
Open the Converter →Frequently Asked Questions
Is the photo-to-laser-cut tool really free?
Yes. The first 5 designs are free, no credit card needed. After that, credit packs start at $2.99 for 15 credits and credits never expire.
What file formats do I get?
SVG (vector), DXF R12 polyline (vector), and PNG (preview). All three download together.
Will the cut file work with my Glowforge?
Yes. Glowforge accepts the SVG natively and Glowforge Premium also accepts the DXF. The black strokes are correctly set up for cut layers.
Can I use it for vinyl cutting or CNC routing?
Yes. The SVG and DXF are general-purpose and work with Cricut, Silhouette, Fusion 360, AutoCAD, and any CNC controller that imports vector files.
How long does it take?
Typically 20 to 40 seconds for a single photo. Heavier engraving styles can take up to 2 minutes.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. Upload straight from your camera roll on iOS or Android. No app to install.
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