What is LightBurn

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Industry-Leading Software for Laser Cutters & Engravers

Discover why hundreds of thousands of laser users rely on LightBurn.

Combining a versatile array of design features with the ability to fine-tune laser settings and connect directly to your machine, LightBurn is the only software you'll need from start to finish of any project.

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Made for Makers

Made for Makers,
From Hobbyist to Business

Whether laser crafting is your passion project, side hustle, or full-time gig, LightBurn packs the power you need to get the job done.

Engrave images, personalize objects, create and cut precise designs, lay out graphics to maximize material utilization, and scale up for batch production.

One Program, Any Kind of Laser

LightBurn supports hundreds of machines made by dozens of manufacturers — entry-level to industrial. Diode, CO2, fiber, UV, and more.

Use the same software whenever you add new tech to your shop, reducing the learning curve and giving you the quickest return on your new investment.

Compatible Lasers
Any Kind of Laser
Built for Speed and Stability

Built for Speed and Stability

We've optimized LightBurn for a fast, reliable workflow.

That means an intuitive interface, responsive tools, blazing-fast cut planning, and software that won't lock up or crash when you need it most.

LightBurn
CORE
$99 USD
One-time purchase
(includes updates for a year)
For users with most hobbyist or entry-level machines. All the design features that most users will need.
  • Support for GCode-based lasersConnect to, control, and send jobs to your machine.
  • Digital Design ToolsA rich, fully featured design suite for creating, editing, and laying out graphics.
  • Job Planning & ManagementTools to create, manage, and export laser operations.
  • and much more!
LightBurn
PRO
$199 USD
One-time purchase
(includes updates for a year)
For users with most light-industrial or production-level engraving machines. Design features that take us a lot longer to make, and not all users need.
  • Everything in LightBurn Core
  • Support for DSP and Galvo Lasers with the following controllers:
    • BSL
    • EZCad2
    • Ruida
    • TopWisdom
    • Trocen