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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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==Tips==
==Classes==
 
===Watch these LightBurn videos BEFORE BOSSLASER CLASS!===
 
:[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)


=== File formats that LightBurn can import===
:[https://youtu.be/nybhYtjElQU '''Lesson 3 Cut Settings'''] (24:18&nbsp;mins)
:svg, ai, pdf, dxf, hpgl, plt, png, jpg, bmp, tiff, gif, and webp


Links to lightburnsoftware.com:
:[https://youtu.be/al9pHi1dXlE '''LightBurn Basics #1 Importing, Selection, Grouping, Movement'''] (7:34&nbsp;mins)
:[https://docs.lightburnsoftware.com/TipsAndTricks.html '''Tips and Tricks''']
:'''[https://docs.lightburnsoftware.com/UI/Menus.html LightBurn Software Documentation - Menus]'''
:[https://docs.lightburnsoftware.com/QRCodeCreator.html '''QR Code Generation''']


==Training==
:[https://youtu.be/1fds7JdbiSo '''LightBurn Basics #2 Text and Offsetting'''] (7:42&nbsp;mins)
==='''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:
:[https://youtu.be/T6lQrcf2DtI '''LightBurn Basics #3 Trace Image and Weld'''] (9:45&nbsp;mins)
:[https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/ '''LightBurn Support Forum''']
:'''[https://lightburnsoftware.com/ LightBurn Product Home Page]'''


<gallery widths="200" heights="125">
==Tips==
File:Hot keyguideV1 2.pdf|alt=LightBurn HotKey List|'''LIGHTBURN HotKey List'''
=== Links to lightburnsoftware.com===
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==Related Pages==
:[https://lightburnsoftware.com/ '''LightBurn Product Home Page''']
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
:'''[[SVG File Format Tips]]'''
:'''[[QR Codes#QR Code Generation with LightBurn software|QR Codes]]'''


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===File formats that LightBurn can import===
:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
:'''Vector formats'''
::.ai, .dxf, .lbrn, .pdf, and .svg
:'''Image formats'''
::.bmp, .gif, .jpg, .png, .tiff, and .webp


==Hand-Curated Links==
===File formats that LightBurn can export===
Links to member-recommended external sites:
:'''Vector formats'''
:'''[https://svgnest.com/ SVGnest]''' — arrange parts to use as little material as possible
::.ai, .dxf, and .svg
:[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51cXqmNHgeI '''LightBurn Demo - Booleans'''] — LightBurn Software on YouTube
:'''Image formats'''
:[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCW0fdgRa-o '''Great step-by-step guide for some general abilities'''] — on YouTube
::(not .webp)
:[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCW0fdgRa-o '''Design Graphics in LightBurn Like A Pro!'''] — on YouTube


==For Additional Help==
==Additional Help==
:Use the PPM Slack channels #laser-cutter or #computing
'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
: Or message '''Cap'n Mat''' on Slack
 
:[[How To Slack#PPM Channel Names and Descriptions|'''List of all PPM Slack channels''']]
:[[Laser — BOSS|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#D81F2B">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Laser — BOSS'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
: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.
<br>Use the PPM Slack channels #laser-cutter or #computing
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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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