Free Laser Cut SVG Files
Laser software does not care about colours or fills — it cares about clean, closed vector paths. That is what these files are. Every SVG on FreeSVGShop is published with joined outlines and no duplicate overlapping segments, so Lightburn, Glowforge and xTool Creative Space can turn the artwork into cut, score and engrave operations without you cleaning it up first.
The same designs that cut in vinyl also work in basswood, plywood, acrylic, leather, cork and card. Ornaments, door hangers, coasters, cake toppers, signage and gift tags all start from the same vector shapes; the difference is only how you map the paths and what power settings the material needs.
Downloads are free, with no account or email required. Browse the collections below, then scale and assign operations in your own laser software.
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Setting up a free SVG file in Lightburn, Glowforge or xTool
Import the SVG at its native size, then scale the whole design to the finished dimension before you touch power settings — scaling afterwards changes how much heat each millimetre of path receives.
Assign operations next. The outer silhouette becomes a cut, thin interior detail becomes a score, and any solid filled shape becomes an engrave. In Lightburn this is layer-by-layer; in Glowforge the interface groups steps by colour automatically.
- Basswood 3mm — a good default for ornaments, tags and coasters
- Plywood 6mm — signs, stands and anything that needs rigidity
- Cast acrylic — cuts with a polished edge; extruded acrylic engraves poorly
- Leather and cork — low power, high speed, good extraction
- Never cut PVC, vinyl or unknown plastics
Kerf, small detail and material tests
Every laser removes a little material along the cut line. On interlocking or inlay work, measure your kerf on a test square and offset the paths by about half that width so pieces fit without forcing.
Very fine detail — thin script lettering in particular — can char or fall out of a wood cut. Either enlarge the design, thicken the strokes in your editor, or switch that section from cut to score.
Popular free laser cut projects
- Layered wood ornaments and gift tags
- Acrylic cake toppers and party signage
- Engraved coasters, cutting boards and keepsake boxes
- Door hangers and porch signs
- Earrings, keyrings and small-shop product lines
Frequently asked questions
- Can I use these free SVG files for laser cutting?
- Yes. Every file is closed-path vector artwork, which is exactly what Lightburn, Glowforge and xTool Creative Space need to generate cut, score and engrave operations.
- How do I prepare an SVG for a laser cutter?
- Import the SVG, scale it to the finished size, then assign operations by colour or layer: outer outline to cut, interior detail to score or engrave. Set power and speed for your material, and always test on an offcut of the same stock.
- What is the difference between cutting, scoring and engraving?
- Cutting passes fully through the material, scoring marks a shallow line without going through, and engraving removes a surface layer across a filled area. The same SVG can drive all three depending on how you map its paths.
- Which materials suit these laser cut files?
- Basswood and plywood between 3mm and 6mm, cast acrylic, leather, cork, card and slate all work well. Never laser PVC or vinyl — the fumes are corrosive and dangerous.
- Do the files include kerf compensation?
- No. Kerf depends on your machine, lens and material, so the paths are drawn at true size. For interlocking pieces, offset the paths by roughly half your measured kerf in your laser software.
- Can I sell laser cut products made from these files?
- You can sell the finished physical items you cut yourself. Selling or redistributing the digital file, or listing the artwork as a downloadable product, is not allowed. The license page has the full wording.