Overview
Free vector editor for SVG logos, laser paths, vinyl layouts, and open-format design files.
Quick facts
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Best for
- Vector · free & open source
- Typical output
- SVG, PDF, PNG
- Typical cost
- Free
Excellent for
- SVG cut files on zero software budget★★★★★
- Laser and vinyl workflows★★★★★
- Open formats without subscription lock-in★★★★★
Compatible with
Pros & cons
Pros
- ✔SVG cut files on zero software budget
- ✔Laser and vinyl workflows
- ✔Open formats without subscription lock-in
Creator & maker guides
Preparing artwork
- Work in formats suited for export: SVG, PDF, PNG, EPS
Resolution & export
- Path → Union / Difference before export for clean cut lines.
- Save plain SVG; avoid proprietary filters makers cannot parse.
Bleed & safe areas
No items yet.
Common mistakes
- Path self-intersections that break CAM software
- Unit confusion (px vs mm) on imports
- Performance on very complex files
Best practices
- 1Set document units to mm or inches to match your machine.
- 2Path → Union / Difference before export for clean cut lines.
- 3Save plain SVG; avoid proprietary filters makers cannot parse.
Common mistakes
Path self
intersections that break CAM software
Unit confusion (px vs mm) on imports
Unit confusion (px vs mm) on imports
Performance on very complex files
Performance on very complex files
Troubleshooting
| Symptom | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Path self-intersections that break CAM software | See guides below for context | Review creator/maker tabs and troubleshooting table |
| Unit confusion (px vs mm) on imports | See guides below for context | Review creator/maker tabs and troubleshooting table |
| Performance on very complex files | See guides below for context | Review creator/maker tabs and troubleshooting table |
Helpful tools
DPI & resolution calculator
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