LightBurn Tips

Use LightBurn to import/layout/edit or create new artwork then control your laser cutter settings like power, speed, number of passes, etc.
LightBurn is a commercial software package for Windows, macOS, and Linux (but not mobile devices.)

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

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 note of that key because you will need it again if you renew your subscription. PPM does not have access to your registration key.

 

Tips

File formats that LightBurn can import

Vector formats: svg, ai, and dxf

Raster formats: svg, ai, pdf, dxf, hpgl, plt, png, jpg, bmp, tiff, gif, and webp

(from LightBurn Software Documentation - Menus)

Links to lightburnsoftware.com:

Tips and Tricks

QR Code Generation

LightBurn Support Forum

Training

Watch these LightBurn videos BEFORE BOSSLASER CLASS!

Links to member-recommended external sites:

Lesson 1 First Time User

Lesson 2 LightBurn UI Walkthrough

Lesson 3 Cut Settings

LightBurn Basics #1 Importing, Selection, Grouping, Movement

LightBurn Basics #2 Text and Offsetting

LightBurn Basics #3 Trace Image and Weld

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Links to external sites:

LightBurn Product Home Page

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  LIGHTBURN
  HotKey List

Related Pages

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

SVG File Format Tips

QR Codes

  Laser — BOSS  

  Computers  

Curated Links

Links to member-recommended external sites:

LightBurn Demo - Booleans — LightBurn Software on YouTube

Great step-by-step guide for some general abilities — on YouTube

Design Graphics in LightBurn Like A Pro! — on YouTube

For Additional Help

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

Or message Mathew Palfenier on Slack

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Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.

 

Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative processes by providing shared space, shared tools, materials, software, and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.