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Practical guides to getting your vector files laser-ready.
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The 8-point laser-ready SVG checklist
Before you send an SVG to your laser cutter, run this 8-point checklist to avoid failed cuts, missed engraves, and wasted material.
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Open paths: why your laser scores instead of cuts (and how to fix them)
Open paths are the top reason an SVG scores or half-cuts instead of cutting through. Here's how to find and close them in Inkscape, Illustrator, and LightBurn.
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Why won't my SVG cut in LightBurn? (The 5 real causes)
LightBurn engraving instead of cutting your SVG? Five real causes — wrong layer mode, open paths, fill vs stroke, scale mismatch, embedded raster — with exact fixes.