Which graphics programs are compatible with Trotec laser machines?

File formats and graphics software suitable for use with Trotec laser systems

You can use any graphics software that can print via the printer driver of the operating system with Trotec laser machines. Depending on your software, certain pre-settings are required to be able to work with the laser machine. Here you can find a list of suitable graphics programs and file formats in the embedded links.

Suitable graphics software and file formats for use with Trotec laser machines

You can use any graphics software to prepare your designs for laser cutting, engraving or marking with Trotec laser machines. When using Ruby® laser software by Trotec you can even create graphics, photos and text elements or adjust your prepared designs. Here you can find a list of suitable graphics programs and file formats.

Vector-based graphics software for laser cutting

Using our laser software, you can process both pixel-based (e.g. from Photoshop) and vector-based (e.g. from CorelDraw, Adobe Illustrator) graphics. Both formats are suitable for laser engraving and marking. For laser cutting, you always need vector-based graphics. However, our laser software Ruby®, for instance, offers a bitmap tracing function that allows you to convert graphics or logos into vectors.

Which file formats are supported?

Here you will find commonly used file formats that you can use with your laser.

File type	File extension
Vector	.cdr, .ai, *.svg
Bitmap / Raster	.cpt, .ps, .bmp, .jpg, .tiff, .gif, *.png
Compound	.pdf, .eps
Office	.doc, .docx,.xls, .xlsx
CAD & 3D Design	.dxf, .dwg, *.3dm

Missing files:

Compound: .zip

Which graphics programs are compatible with Trotec laser machines?

The table lists popular software packages used to operate our laser machines.

Type of software	Compatible software packages
Illustration	CorelDraw Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign Inkscape
Photo-processing	Corel Photopaint Adobe Photoshop
PDF	Adobe Acrobat Adobe Reader
Office software	Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word
CAD & 3D Design	AutoCAD AutoCAD LT Rhino 3D SolidWorks DXF Viewer

Can I use my CAD package?

In the professional field, software such as AutoCAD® or SolidWorks® is widely used for precise cutting on the laser system.

Can Trotec’s software use serial printing functions?

With the Ruby® software for flatbed lasers, you can process your dynamic data for name tags, promotional items or data plates.

In the galvo area, the Speedmark marking software offers the possibility of creating serial numbers or codes with consecutive, freely definable numbers. In addition, the software provides special features for the smooth import of external data to use them for plain text or for e.g. barcode or data matrix output.

Do you need help with software compatibility?

If you have any questions about the compatibility of your graphics software, we will be happy to help.
Please also contact us also if you are using older or special software versions such as school or university licenses.

Vector-based graphics software for laser cutting

The highly intuitive software included with every laser machine can process both vector-based (Ex. From Abobe Illustrator, CorelDraw) and pixel-based (Ex. from Photoshop) graphics. Each format is suitable for both laser marking and laser engraving, and for laser cutting, vector-based graphics are required as the starting point.

Which file formats are supported?

The chart below lists the file formats most commonly used with a laser machine.

File type	File extension
Vector	.ai, .cdr, *svg
Raster / Bitmap	.bmp, .cpt, .gif, .jpg, .png, .ps, *.tiff
Compound	.eps, .pdf
Office	.doc, .docx,.xls, .xlsx
3D Design & CAD	.dwg, .dxf, *.3dm

Which graphics programs are compatible with Trotec laser machines?

The table below lists some of the supported software packages compatible with operating a Trotec laser machine.
*Note that in terms of supported laser functions, individual programs may present limitations.

Type of software	Compatible software packages
Illustration	Adobe InDesign Adobe Illustrator CorelDraw Inkscape
Photo-processing	Adobe Photoshop Corel Photopaint
PDF	Adobe Acrobat & Reader
Office software	Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word
CAD & 3D Design	AutoCAD AutoCAD LT DXF Viewer Rhino 3D
Specialized software	Bartender EngraveLab Gravostyle Laserstyle

Can my CAD package be used?

Design software such as SolidWorks® and AutoCAD® are examples of some of the widely used programs that are ideal for precise cutting on a laser machine.

Can Trotec’s software use serial printing functions?

Yes, and with the JobControl software on all of our flatbed laser machines, the standard serial printing capabilities of your office or graphics software can be used to output lists in the proper format.

With our galvo systems, the SpeedMark laser marking software offers the option of creating codes and serial numbers with freely definable, consecutive numbers. Additionally, the software has many unique features for seamlessly importing external data to use for simple text, barcoding, or even data matrix output.

Is your design software not on our list?

Trotec is happy to assist with any graphics software compatibility questions, or if you need additional help using special or older versions of software such as university or school licenses.

Because individual requirements require individual advice.
We’ll advise you free of charge.