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'''Use LightBurn to import/layout/edit or create new artwork then control your laser cutter settings''' like power, speed, number of passes, etc.
'''Use LightBurn to import/layout/edit or create new artwork then control your laser cutter's settings''' such as power, speed, number of passes, and other important settings.
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LightBurn is a commercial software package for Windows, macOS, and Linux (but not mobile devices.)
LightBurn is a commercial software package for Windows and macOS (but not Linux or mobile devices.)
 
At Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM), we have installed LightBurn on our Design Workstations 2 and 3 and the Boss  and Thunder Laser computers.
 
<br>'''At home LightBurn subscriptions can be purchased at a discounted rate''' for being a PPM&nbsp;member.
 
The discount code is saved as a Pinned Message in our 'laser-cutter' channel in Slack.


At Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM), we have installed LightBurn on our Design Workstations 2 and 3 and the Boss Laser Computer.  
You will receive an email from LightBurn with your unique registration key.


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Make&nbsp;note of that key because you will need it again if you renew your&nbsp;subscription.
'''Please note:''' At home LightBurn subscriptions can be purchased at a discounted rate for being a PPM member. The discount code is saved as a Pinned Message in our 'laser-cutter' channel in Slack.


Your at home subscription is unique to only you. You will receive an email from LightBurn with your unique registration key. Make&nbsp;note of that key because you will need it again if you renew your subscription.
Your at home subscription is unique to only&nbsp;you. 


PPM does not have access to your registration key.
PPM does not have access to your registration key.
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==Classes==
==Classes==
:The Boss Laser Safety and Certification class is offered twice per month.
:'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5NpPInh5Z0&t=5s Pikes Peak Makerspace Boss Laser Intro] — external link to PPM YouTube channel'''
:PPM announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
==Training==
==='''Watch these LightBurn videos BEFORE BOSSLASER CLASS!'''===
Links to member-recommended external sites:
:[https://youtu.be/BkNeVjbZncc '''Lesson 1 First Time User''']
:[https://youtu.be/uzFsrUwONbw '''Lesson 2 LightBurn UI Walkthrough''']
:[https://youtu.be/nybhYtjElQU '''Lesson 3 Cut Settings''']
:[https://youtu.be/al9pHi1dXlE '''LightBurn Basics #1 Importing, Selection, Grouping, Movement''']
:[https://youtu.be/1fds7JdbiSo '''LightBurn Basics #2 Text and Offsetting''']
:[https://youtu.be/T6lQrcf2DtI '''LightBurn Basics #3 Trace Image and Weld''']
PPM announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']


Links to external sites:
===Watch these LightBurn videos BEFORE BOSSLASER CLASS!===
:[https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/ '''LightBurn Support Forum''']
 
:'''[https://lightburnsoftware.com/ LightBurn Product Home Page]'''
:[https://youtu.be/BkNeVjbZncc '''Lesson 1 First Time User'''] (12:24&nbsp;mins)
 
:[https://youtu.be/uzFsrUwONbw '''Lesson 2 LightBurn UI Walkthrough'''] (18:01&nbsp;mins)
 
:[https://youtu.be/nybhYtjElQU '''Lesson 3 Cut Settings'''] (24:18&nbsp;mins)
 
:[https://youtu.be/al9pHi1dXlE '''LightBurn Basics #1 Importing, Selection, Grouping, Movement'''] (7:34&nbsp;mins)
 
:[https://youtu.be/1fds7JdbiSo '''LightBurn Basics #2 Text and Offsetting'''] (7:42&nbsp;mins)


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:[https://youtu.be/T6lQrcf2DtI '''LightBurn Basics #3 Trace Image and Weld'''] (9:45&nbsp;mins)
File:Hot keyguideV1 2.pdf|alt=LightBurn HotKey List|'''LIGHTBURN HotKey List'''
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==Tips==
==Tips==
=== File formats that LightBurn can import===
=== Links to lightburnsoftware.com===
:svg, ai, pdf, dxf, hpgl, plt, png, jpg, bmp, tiff, gif, and webp
 
:[https://lightburnsoftware.com/ '''LightBurn Product Home Page''']
 
===File formats that LightBurn can import===
:'''Vector formats'''
::.ai, .dxf, .lbrn, .pdf, and .svg
:'''Image formats'''
::.bmp, .gif, .jpg, .png, .tiff, and .webp


=== Links to lightburnsoftware.com ===
===File formats that LightBurn can export===
:[https://docs.lightburnsoftware.com/TipsAndTricks.html '''Tips and Tricks''']
:'''Vector formats'''
:'''[https://docs.lightburnsoftware.com/UI/Menus.html LightBurn Software Documentation - Menus]'''
::.ai, .dxf, and .svg
:[https://docs.lightburnsoftware.com/QRCodeCreator.html '''QR Code Generation''']
:'''Image formats'''
::(not .webp)


==Related Pages==
==Additional Help==
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
:'''[[SVG File Format Tips]]'''
:'''[[QR Codes#QR Code Generation with LightBurn software|QR Codes]]'''


:[[Laser_--_BOSS|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#D81F2B">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Laser — BOSS'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
:[[Laser — BOSS|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#D81F2B">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Laser — BOSS'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Windows'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
<br>Use the PPM Slack channels #laser-cutter or #computing


==Hand-Curated Links==
Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the&nbsp;community.
Links to member-recommended external sites:
:'''[https://www.makeuseof.com/lightburn-laser-engraving-cutting-guide/ How to Use Lightburn for Laser Engraving and Cutting]''' — on makeuseof.com
:'''[https://svgnest.com/ SVGnest]''' — arrange parts to use as little material as possible
Links to YouTube:
:[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51cXqmNHgeI '''LightBurn Demo - Booleans'''] — LightBurn Software
:[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCW0fdgRa-o '''Design Graphics in LightBurn Like A Pro!''']


==For Additional Help==
:Use the PPM Slack channels #laser-cutter or #computing
:Or message '''Cap'n Mat''' on Slack
:[[How To Slack#PPM Channel Names and Descriptions|'''List of all PPM Slack channels''']]
:Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the&nbsp;community.
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Latest revision as of 15:11, 1 October 2026

Use LightBurn to import/layout/edit or create new artwork then control your laser cutter's settings such as power, speed, number of passes, and other important settings.

LightBurn is a commercial software package for Windows and macOS (but not Linux or mobile devices.)

At Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM), we have installed LightBurn on our Design Workstations 2 and 3 and the Boss and Thunder Laser computers.


At home LightBurn subscriptions can be purchased at a discounted rate for being a PPM member.

The discount code is saved as a Pinned Message in our 'laser-cutter' channel in Slack.

You will receive an email from LightBurn with your unique registration key.

Make note of that key because you will need it again if you renew your subscription.

Your at home subscription is unique to only you. 

PPM does not have access to your registration key.

Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any outdated information.


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Classes

Watch these LightBurn videos BEFORE BOSSLASER CLASS!

Lesson 1 First Time User (12:24 mins)
Lesson 2 LightBurn UI Walkthrough (18:01 mins)
Lesson 3 Cut Settings (24:18 mins)
LightBurn Basics #1 Importing, Selection, Grouping, Movement (7:34 mins)
LightBurn Basics #2 Text and Offsetting (7:42 mins)
LightBurn Basics #3 Trace Image and Weld (9:45 mins)

Tips

Links to lightburnsoftware.com

LightBurn Product Home Page

File formats that LightBurn can import

Vector formats
.ai, .dxf, .lbrn, .pdf, and .svg
Image formats
.bmp, .gif, .jpg, .png, .tiff, and .webp

File formats that LightBurn can export

Vector formats
.ai, .dxf, and .svg
Image formats
(not .webp)

Additional Help

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

  Laser — BOSS  


Use the PPM Slack channels #laser-cutter or #computing

Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the community.


Search the PPM Wiki — include Content pages as well as Multimedia.

Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any outdated information.

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