Importing

Updated 2026-01-09

Import toolbar icons: import file, G-code, image, SVG, ruler and STL
Toolbar icons for camera, image, ruler, laser and CNC carving

Importing G-code

File open dialog filtered to G-code files (*.gc)
  • G-code Files: Supports .gc and .gcode file formats

Importing Vector

File open dialog filtered to SVG files
  • SVG Files: Supports .svg file format

Importing STL

File open dialog filtered to STL files, showing the Downloads folder
  • STL Files: Supports .stl file format

  • Set engraving parameters after import
Import STL file dialog with bit, feed rate, spindle speed and depth per pass settings

Image to Vector

Import

File open dialog filtered to image files (jpg, jpeg, png)
  • Image Files: Supports .jpeg, .jpg, .png, .bmp

Effect Adjustment

Image Trace dialog: original photo, black-and-white trace and adjustment options

Image Laser Engraving

Import

File open dialog filtered to image files (jpg, jpeg, png)
  • Image Files: Supports .jpeg, .jpg, .png, .bmp

Effect Adjustment

Adjust Image dialog comparing the original photo with a dithered preview, and the Image Mode list

Interval

  • Adjust line spacing

Image Mode

NameTypeImage CharacteristicsAdvantagesDisadvantagesRecommended Use
OrderedFixed MatrixRegular grid patternFast and stableVisible textureQuick preview, printing
AtkinsonError DiffusionSoft and brightClear edges, good brightnessSlightly less tonal rangeIdeal for laser engraving
DitherError DiffusionNatural and fine detailHigh fidelitySlightly darkHigh-quality engraving
NewsprintSimulated PrintingDot patternStrong artistic styleLoss of detailPrint-style effects
HalftoneSimulated PrintingGeometric halftone dotsUnique artistic styleLower precisionArtistic images
SketchStylizedProminent linesClear shapesLimited grayscaleOutline engraving, sketch style

Image Relief Carving

Import

File open dialog filtered to image files (jpg, jpeg, png)
  • Image to STL: Supports .jpeg, .jpg, .png, .bmp

Effect Adjustment

3D Relief Generation dialog (pending) with a cat photo and bit, feed rate and depth settings
  • STL parameter settings after import:
    • Quality: Efficient / Normal / Good / Perfect
    • Embossment / Hollow: Choose between relief or hollow
    • None / AI Enhance: Enable AI enhancement to optimize relief quality
      AI Opt drop-down: None, Auto, Smoothing, Background-Opt and Depth-Opt, with their credit costs