Question 1

What can I make from these files?

Accepted Answer

Anything you can cut, engrave, route, print or stitch from a vector file. Common projects include wall art, signs, ornaments, stencils, leather panels, fire pit covers, cake toppers, jewelry, custom packaging and prototypes. Every file is provided as DXF, SVG and PDF so you can drop it straight into your shop workflow.

Question 2

Which machines and software work with these files?

Accepted Answer

DXF works with AutoCAD, Fusion 360, VCarve Pro, Easel, Carbide Create and most CNC/CAM software. SVG works with LightBurn, Glowforge, xTool Creative Space, Cricut Design Space, Silhouette Studio, Illustrator and Inkscape. PDF is useful for proofing and printing.

Question 3

Can I sell what I make from these files?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every gallery file is free for both personal and commercial use — sell the physical product on Etsy, in your shop, at markets, or as bespoke work for clients. No attribution required.

Question 4

Do I need an account to download a project file?

Accepted Answer

Yes — sign up free, and every project file is free to download. You can also convert your own photo — your first 3 conversions are free to try; downloading your finished drawing is then 1 credit.

Question 5

What's the difference between a project file and a generic clipart download?

Accepted Answer

Every PhotoCAD file is purpose-built for manufacturing — clean closed paths, real millimeter units and true scale once you set the size (metric or imperial), no floating islands, no auto-trace artifacts. Most clipart libraries hand you a graphic optimized for screen viewing that needs heavy clean-up before a laser or CNC will cut it correctly.

Question 6

Can I make my own custom project file?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Upload any photo on the Convert page and PhotoCAD's AI will generate a manufacturing-ready DXF, SVG and PDF in about a minute. Use it the same way you'd use a gallery file — drop it into LightBurn / Fusion / VCarve and cut.

What will you make?

Tattoo Stencils

Wall Art

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