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Linocut-style designs from a photo

Add a photo or describe it in a sentence. It comes back redrawn in this style, as cut and engrave layers at the size you set, for LightBurn and the rest of your laser software.

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The photo it started from: a beagle sitting on a sofaThe photo
A photo of a beagle redrawn by MakerWizard in the Linocut styleLinocut
A real result, not retouched: a photo of a beagle redrawn in Linocut at the standard quality, for 1 export. Next it is traced into cut and engrave layers at the width you set.

Quick answer

How do I turn a photo into a linocut design for a laser?

Add the picture to MakerWizard, pick Linocut and press Redraw. An image model redraws it in that style and keeps who or what it shows; the result is traced into cut and engrave layers and checked for parts that would fall out. Set the width in millimetres and download it for LightBurn or any laser software. One drawing costs 1 export.

How it works

  1. Add a photo, or type what to draw

    A sharp picture with the subject in good light works best; everything around the subject is left out. No photo? Describe it in a sentence.

  2. Keep Linocut picked

    This page opens with it picked. Words next to a photo are a note on top, such as "add a small crown".

  3. Redraw

    A drawing takes about 20 seconds and costs 1 export; Pro draws finer faces for 2 exports.

  4. Set the width and download

    Type the width in millimetres, read the check, and take the SVG, LightBurn, DXF or PDF file.

Questions makers ask

What can I make with a linocut design?

Bold carved shapes and gouge marks in black and white: rustic signs, stamps, prints and cutting boards.

How do I cut and engrave a linocut design?

Engrave it on light wood or leather. For a rubber stamp, mirror it in the editor first.

What files do I get?

Cut and engrave layers at the width you set: an SVG in millimetres (red cut, blue score, black engrave), a LightBurn .lbrn2 project, a DXF and a PDF. Before you download, the file is checked for parts that would fall out or hang on a thin join. The downloads are free once the drawing is made.

Can I use my own photo?

Yes, that is what the style is for; or describe the picture in words instead. The photo goes to fal.ai, which runs the image model, and is kept with the drawing in your account until you delete the account (a guest's after 48 hours). You need the right to use the photo and, for a photo of a person, their permission.

What does it cost?

One drawing costs 1 export, or 2 exports with Pro. Without an account you can make 3 drawings to see the result; a free account adds 7 more and lets you download. A drawing that fails is refunded automatically. The files are yours to use, including on products you sell.

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