Turn photos, logos and drawings into clean vector files your laser can actually follow. Single-path line art, non-overlapping colour layers, and DXF export in millimetres. No uploads, no per-file fees.
Most converters output stacked, overlapping shapes that cut twice. We don't.
Exclusive pixel masks make every colour layer a standalone, non-overlapping shape. No hidden geometry under darker layers, no double-cut lines.
DXF export flattens curves at 0.5 mm tolerance and puts each colour on its own named layer — drops straight into CNC, CAD and xTool workflows. (Pro)
Line Art mode extracts true centerline paths from sketches and stencils — single strokes your laser scores once, not twice around an outline.
Strip the background before tracing so your cut file contains only the design — no frame-shaped rectangle around everything.
Delete specks, merge layers, and drop interior details you don't want cut — right in the Refine tab, before you export.
Other laser-prep tools charge per conversion and process your designs in the cloud. Vector Squid is unlimited and never sees your files.
Every major laser and CNC workflow, covered.
| Software / Machine | Best Format | Vector Squid Export |
|---|---|---|
| Glowforge | SVG | ✓ Free |
| xTool Creative Space | SVG or DXF | ✓ Free / Pro |
| LightBurn | SVG or DXF | ✓ Free / Pro |
| CNC routers (Fusion, VCarve) | DXF | ✓ Pro |
| Silhouette Studio | DXF (free tier) | ✓ Pro |
| Cricut Design Space | SVG | ✓ Free |
Unlimited SVG export, no account. Upgrade for DXF when you need it.
Open Vector Squid →SVG works directly in Glowforge, xTool Creative Space and LightBurn, and supports both cutting and engraving in one file. DXF is the standard for CNC machines, CAD software and older laser controllers. Vector Squid exports both.
Yes — unlimited SVG export is free, and SVG is what Glowforge and most modern laser software prefer. DXF and EPS export are Pro features.
Bezier curves are flattened to polylines with adaptive subdivision at 0.5 mm tolerance — smooth enough for laser and CNC work while staying compatible with every DXF reader. Coordinates are in millimetres and each fill colour becomes a named DXF layer.
High-contrast images with clear silhouettes work best. Line drawings, stencils, logos and bold shapes trace cleanest. Use Line Art mode for single-colour cuts and Logo or Illustration mode with Cutout for layered multi-material designs.
For photo engraving most laser software rasters a bitmap directly — you don't need a vector. But for score-and-cut outlines around a photo, vectorize with Photo mode and delete the interior paths you don't need in the Refine tab.