FAQs

If you need to export a design from Adobe Illustrator, we’re here to help! Illustrator is an industry standard vector graphics program that we highly recommend for decorative projects. While Illustrator isn’t free, the software comes with a powerful toolset and may merge seamlessly into your workflow if you’re already an Adobe user. The

If you need to export a file from QCAD, great news! You can save the file natively within QCAD – no special export process needed. Just press Ctrl+Shift+S to save the file in either the DXF or DWG format. Whether you’re a CAD pro or just starting out, QCAD is useful for reviewing two-dimensional

Create and export your design using Inkscape if you need a free design program that works well for decorative parts! Inkscape makes our list of recommended illustration software. If you decide to try Inkscape, it is free to download here. Be sure to export your design as an EPS format file: Exporting a Design

Need to export a flat DXF file from Rhino3D? The best way to create a successful design for laser cutting is to use one of SendCutSend’s Recommended Software. Rhino3D is not on our preferred software list because compared to other design tools, Rhino3D tends to produce inconsistent exports. However we understand it’s not always

Exporting a successful 2D vector file from PTC Creo is not straightforward, so Creo is not one of our preferred software. We highly suggest using software like Fusion 360, AutoCAD, or Solidworks. If Creo is your preference, though, check out our Video Guide for How To Export in PTC Creo. Once your file is

When exporting a design file from TurboCAD, the program often creates duplicate and intersecting paths that our lasers cannot process. This happens sometimes when a 2D flat pattern is exported from a 3D design. For this reason, we recommend that you use one of our recommended software instead. However, if you only have access to

TinkerCAD is a challenging platform for us to process, since it does not export true DXF files that we use for defining cutting paths. For this reason, we strongly suggest that you use one of our recommended software instead. However there are a couple options available for exporting from TinkerCAD Once your file is exported

Export the flat face of the part at 1:1 scaling, with no borders, dimensions, or other information. Project the body’s edges to the plane parallel with the X/Y plane. After that, the drawing will be able to export correctly in a DXF. You can see more advice from a Shapr forum here. Please note, Shapr3D

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

To export the flat, primary face of your part to a DXF from AutoCAD, right click on the face you’d like to export & halfway down you will see the “export face as…” option.  You can then save the 2D face as a DXF. In your export options, please be sure to select Export

Exporting a DXF from FreeCAD will require some additional setup: FreeCAD Wiki: Draft DXF and DXF Export in FreeCAD FreeCAD can be challenging to export two-dimensional DXF files from since it requires add-ons. Check out our recommended software to see if other options will provide a smoother workflow. After exporting, you can upload your file to our website and check the