Laser cutting follows vector lines; engraving looks crisper from vectors too.
Laser cutters need vector outlines for cutting, and vector engraving produces crisper results than rastered pixels for logos and text.
VTracer converts artwork into SVG paths you can import into LightBurn, Glowforge's app or xTool Creative Space.
Use high-contrast art: Black and white or few-colour designs give the cleanest paths.
Vectorize: Get an SVG with filled shapes.
Import to your laser software: Set fills to engrave and outlines to cut.
Clean paths: Fewer nodes, smoother curves.
Personalised gifts: Logos, pets, names on wood and acrylic.
Scales freely: Coaster to sign, same file.
Can I engrave a photo? Photos engrave better as dithered rasters; vectorizing them gives a stylised result.
My cut has double lines — why? Filled shapes have outlines on both edges; use fill engrave or convert to centrelines in your laser software.
Which file format? SVG is supported by LightBurn, Glowforge and xTool.
Is it free to try? Yes. Signed-in accounts get 10 free credits every day, and new users can try Pro free for 7 days — cancel anytime. No watermark on any plan.