Image to DXF for Laser & CNC

Turn a PNG or JPG into a DXF your laser cutter, CNC router or CAD program can open: clean closed outlines, no background, free.

What you get in the DXF

• Closed outlines (polylines) around every shape, ready to cut.
• One layer per colour, so you can set cut, score and engrave by layer. Images with very many colours are grouped by drawing colour instead.
• Millimetre units at 96 pixels per inch, the same scale as SVG.
• No background rectangle: only the artwork is exported.
• Curves are smoothed before export, so you get flowing lines instead of pixel staircases.

How to convert an image to DXF

1. Drop your image above. High-contrast pictures cut best; choose Black & white mode in Advanced settings for a single outline layer.
2. Check the preview. Zoom in to see the paths.
3. Under Other formats, choose DXF and open it in LightBurn, AutoCAD, Fusion 360, FreeCAD, Inkscape or your machine software.

Tips for clean cuts

• Lower Detail in Advanced settings to drop tiny specks that would be wasted cuts.
• Higher Smoothness gives flowing curves and fewer nodes; lower keeps sharp polygon corners.
• A thin line is traced as a narrow shape with two edges. If you need a single cut line, check it in your CAD program.
• Check the size after import and scale it to your material.

Frequently asked questions

Which programs open the DXF?

Programs that import DXF, such as LightBurn, AutoCAD, Fusion 360, FreeCAD, Inkscape and CorelDRAW, and most CNC CAM software. The file uses the simple R12 format for wide compatibility.

What units does the DXF use?

Millimetres, at 96 pixels per inch. Most programs read it at that size; scale it to the exact size you need.

Is it free and private?

Yes. No sign-up, no watermark, and the image is processed on your device. Nothing is uploaded.

Can I get an SVG as well?

Yes. SVG, PDF, EPS and PNG are all available from the same result. Many laser programs import SVG too.