Laser software wants vector outlines for cuts and scores, and clean shapes for engraving fills. A JPG carries compression noise that turns into thousands of tiny paths if you trace it badly. This tool thresholds the image first, removes the specks, then traces, all inside your browser.
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How to do it
Start with the largest, sharpest copy of the image you have. A small blurry JPG gives a ragged edge.
Drop it above. Set Mode to Cricut cut-ready (one colour). It is the same single-colour trace that laser software needs.
Adjust Threshold until thin details survive without the background filling in.
Raise Remove specks to clear dust and JPG artefacts, then check the path count under the preview.
Download the SVG and import it into your laser software. Set the output as cut, score or fill there.
Set the size in your laser software
An SVG has no fixed physical size. Import it, then scale it to the real dimensions of your workpiece before you set power and speed.
Photos engrave better as images
For a photo on wood or slate, the laser software's own greyscale or dither mode usually beats a traced vector. Use tracing for logos, lettering and outlines.
Test on scrap
A trace can close small gaps. Run a quick scrap test before cutting the real piece.
Questions
Which laser software opens the SVG?
LightBurn, xTool Creative Space, Glowforge's app, Inkscape and most other vector tools import SVG. Check your software's import menu if the file looks off.
Should I trace for cutting or for engraving?
Both start from the same outline. Cutting follows the path, engraving fills the shape. You choose which in the laser software.
Why are my edges jagged?
The source is too small or too compressed. Use a bigger image, or raise Smoothing a notch.
Does the file leave my computer?
No. The trace happens in the browser tab.
What does it cost?
Three free downloads a day. Unlimited is $7.99 a month, or $6.99 for a 20-image pack.