Laser file generator

Photo engraving – your photo as a laser file, ready to engrave

Upload a photo and instantly see how it will look engraved. The generator removes the background on request, prepares the image for engraving and delivers an SVG with cut outline and engraving image at the right resolution for your laser.

3 trial exports without payment details · then from €6.90 a month, cancel monthly

Photo engraving on a wood slice: wedding photo as a dotted laser engraving with the names Dennis & Janine and the date, made in the FRAMEBUDDY generator

At a glance

Photo engraving as a laser file: your own photo prepared for engraving, background removable, 200–508 dpi. The generator runs in your browser – enter the details and download a finished SVG file. Export: SVG in millimetres + PNG with dpi, layers: Cut (red), engrave (image + green). For xTool Creative Space, LightBurn and other laser software. From €6.90 a month, commercial use included.

Technical details for the Photo engraving generator. Updated: 10 Oct 2026
ExportSVG in millimetres + PNG with dpi
LayersCut (red), engrave (image + green)
Resolution200–508 dpi
PhotoJPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC (iPhone)
Ideal forFamily · Weddings · Pets · Memorial · Mother’s Day · Christmas
Laser softwarexTool Creative Space, LightBurn and other programs that read SVG
Commercial useincluded in every paid plan, from €6.90 a month
Data handlingruns entirely in your browser; names, text and photos are never transmitted
Personalize

What you can customize

Remove the background

One click cuts out people, pets and objects. Touch up areas with the brush. Everything happens in your browser.

Optimised for engraving

Automatic contrast, midtones, details and sharpness. The dot pattern is calculated at exactly your laser’s line interval.

Wood, slate, glass

For slate and glass the image is inverted automatically, for glass also mirrored for engraving on the back.

Four shapes

Rectangle, circle, heart or a contour cut following the subject.

Add text

A name or date in six fonts – engraved or with its own cut outline like the ornaments.

Live preview with magnifier

The preview shows the result on the material; the magnifier shows the dots at original resolution.

Also on wood slices

Engraving only, nothing is cut: space is left for the bark all round, and names and date adapt to the round slice.

Interface

Personalize on the left, check live on the right

Interface of the Photo engraving generator

Ideal for

FamilyWeddingsPetsMemorialMother’s DayChristmas

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How it works

From a name to a finished laser file

  1. PersonalizeEnter names and text – the preview updates instantly.
  2. ExportSVG in real millimetres, cut and engrave on separate layers.
  3. LaserOpen it in xTool, LightBurn & co. and produce it with your material.
  4. SellCommercial use is included in every paid plan.
FAQ

Photo engraving: questions and answers

Is my photo uploaded?

No. The photo and the background removal are processed only in your browser. The photo never leaves your device and is not stored anywhere.

Which photos work best?

Well-lit photos with a clear subject. Portraits, pets and objects against a calm background look best; busy backgrounds can be removed with one click.

What do dots and greyscale mean?

With “Dots” the photo is converted into fine dots (dithering) – this works with any laser and on glass. “Greyscale” is meant for lasers with a greyscale mode.

Why is the image inverted for slate?

The laser makes slate and glass lighter, not darker. So that the photo looks right, the light areas of the image are engraved.

Which software do I need?

Open the SVG in LightBurn or xTool Creative Space, for example. The engraving image is also available as a PNG with the correct size and dpi.

Does it work with my laser?

Yes. The generator exports SVG files in real millimetres that you can import into xTool Creative Space, xTool Studio, LightBurn and other common laser software. Cut and engrave are on separate layers.

Can I try it for free?

Yes. After signing up you get a free trial licence: 14 days, all generators, 3 SVG exports for private projects – no payment details, no subscription.

Can I sell the products?

Yes. Commercial use is included in every paid plan – from €6.90 a month. Files from the free trial are for private use only.

Try it yourself

14 days, all generators, 3 trial exports – no payment details, no subscription.