How to export from Photoshop?

We cannot accept files saved directly from Photoshop (i.e., PSDs, PNGs, or JPEGs.)

In order to produce your parts, we’ll need a 2D vector file of the shape to be cut (DWG, DXF, EPS, or Adobe Illustrator format.) Photoshop does not reliably produce the vector-based filetypes that we require. If you have access to Adobe Illustrator, that would be the best program to use. We have information about design programs we support here: Recommended Software for Laser Cutting 

We have a guide on converting a pixel-based raster image to a path-based vector graphic here: Converting Raster to Vector in Illustrator for Laser Cutting

If you don’t have access to Illustrator, there are numerous guides on how to convert a raster image to a vector and export an EPS file from Photoshop, like this one: How To Vectorize an Image in Photoshop

You can see our design file guidelines here and a detailed explanation of why we require vector files for laser cutting here.

When your file is prepared, use our preflight checklist to ensure your design is cut-ready before uploading it to our website!

In Summary

How do I export from Photoshop?

We cannot accept files saved directly from Photoshop (i.e., PSDs, PNGs, or JPEGs.)
In order to produce your parts, we’ll need a 2D vector file of the shape to be cut (DWG, DXF, EPS, or Adobe Illustrator format.) Photoshop does not reliably produce the vector-based filetypes that we require. If you have access to Adobe Illustrator, that would be the best program to use. We have information about design programs we support here: Recommended Software for Laser Cutting 

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We proudly use hardware by PEM

Flush Standoff, 4-40, .250" Zinc plus Clear Chromate

Aluminum: 5052, 6061, 7075 Steel: Mild, G30

SKUSO-440-8
Thread Size4-40 x .250″
Hole size in sheet (+0.003/-.0.000).168″
Minimum sheet thickness0.040″
Maximum sheet thickness.125″
Fastener materialSteel
Minimum distance hole C/L to edge0.230″
When determining the distance between two or more fasteners, you can calculate the distance by the formula, C/L to edge + 1/2 the diameter of the second mounting hole..345″
Recommended panel materialSteel/Aluminum
Coating typeZinc
Length.250″
Aluminum material ranges (5052, 6061, 7075)0.040″-0.125″
Steel material ranges (CRS, HRPO, HR)0.048″-0.119″

We proudly use hardware by PEM

Flush Standoff, 4-40, .250" Passivated

Stainless Steel: 304, 316

SKUSO4-440-8
Thread Size440
Hole size in sheet (+0.003/-.0.000).166″
Minimum sheet thickness0.04″
Maximum sheet thickness.125″
Fastener material400 Stainless Steel
Minimum distance hole C/L to edge0.230″
When determining the distance between two or more fasteners, you can calculate the distance by the formula, C/L to edge + 1/2 the diameter of the second mounting hole. Example shown with x2 of the same hardware..313″
Recommended panel materialStainless Steel
Coating typePassivated
Length.250″
304 Stainless Steel material ranges0.048″-0.125″
316 Stainless Steel material ranges0.060″-0.125″