Turn Any Image Into Woodworking-Ready Stencil Files

Used by woodworking shops and maker spaces worldwide

Upload a photo or design and get clean vector files for CNC routing, laser engraving, scroll saws, and pyrography. Multi-layer separation with automatic island bridging — ready to cut in seconds.

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Stencils Created
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How it works

From Photo to Cut File in 4 Steps

1

Upload Your Image

Drag and drop any photo. Our system automatically optimizes it for crisp stencil creation — portraits, pets, logos, anything.

2

Automatic Layer Separation

Watch your image instantly split into perfectly aligned stencil layers with smart threshold detection.

3

Fine-tune & Bridge

Use familiar Photoshop-style shortcuts to perfect your layers. Our bridge tool eliminates floating pieces in seconds.

4

Export & Cut

Download print-ready files with registration marks for perfect alignment. PNG, PDF, SVG, or DXF — your choice.

Features

Built for Woodworkers

Clean vector output, DXF export, and automatic island bridging mean your cuts come out clean every time — whether you're routing, engraving, or burning.

Smart Bridges

Never worry about floating pieces again.

  • Instant island detection
  • Quick bridge tool
  • See problem spots instantly

Multi-Layer Magic

Handle complex designs with ease.

  • Smart layer separation
  • Perfect alignment marks
  • Real-time preview

Familiar Shortcuts

If you know Photoshop, you're already home.

  • Ctrl+Z to undo
  • Space+Drag to pan
  • E for quick bridges

Pro Exports

Every format you need, ready to cut.

  • PNG, PDF, SVG, DXF
  • Registration marks
  • Paper-saving layouts
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Woodworking Stencil Maker

Convert any photo or design into woodworking-ready stencil files. Our woodworking stencil maker automatically separates images into clean vector layers, bridges floating islands so nothing falls out, and exports industry-standard DXF and SVG files compatible with VCarve, Carbide Create, Easel, Fusion 360, LightBurn, and other CNC and laser software. Whether you are routing, engraving, scroll-sawing, or wood-burning — upload an image and get your file in seconds.

Ready to Create Your Stencil?

Get woodworking-ready DXF and SVG files in seconds. Your first stencil is free.

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"It did exactly what I wanted to do in 5 seconds and playing with one or two of the sliders a bit. The time I did it with other programs took ages to first make sure the base image could be split, and a bunch of other crap. This is definitely going on the top of my bookmarks bar."

Woodworker & CNC Hobbyist

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