SVG nesting
SVG nesting online, without uploading your files.
Drop a closed-contour SVG into Cutlattice, set the sheet and cut gap, and get a packed layout in seconds. The parser and nesting engine run inside your browser, so the drawing never leaves your device.
What an SVG needs to contain
Cutlattice treats every closed outer contour as a part, and every closed contour inside it as a hole. Curves are flattened into short line segments, transforms are applied, and duplicate points are cleaned up before nesting.
- Outline text and convert strokes to closed paths in your design tool.
- Keep the file in millimetres when possible; the tool shows the detected scale.
- Remove background rectangles or decorative shapes that should not be cut.
- Separate parts cleanly — overlapping shapes can be interpreted as holes.
Set the job up like a real cut
The layout respects the sheet size, margin, kerf, part spacing, rotation step, and number of sheets you enter. That means the result is not just a pretty arrangement: it leaves room for the tool and for the material you actually have.
- Measure kerf with a test cut if you do not know it.
- Use a small part spacing to keep adjacent cuts from sharing a weakened edge.
- Turn rotation off when grain direction or a one-sided finish matters.
- Free accounts nest one sheet; Pro supports multi-sheet jobs.
Export a file your machine software can use
Export SVG paths for vector software, or DXF polylines for CAD/CAM and machine software. Both files use millimetres. The DXF contains closed polylines on a single layer, so it imports cleanly into LightBurn, CNC routers, and most CAM packages.
Cutlattice does not generate G-code or control a machine. It produces geometry and a layout; your existing CAM or laser software handles toolpaths and machine-specific settings.
When a desktop nesting suite is the better tool
If you need DXF/DWG/STEP import, certified NC post-processors, tube cutting, or industrial machine integration, use a production CAM suite. Cutlattice is built for the smaller jobs where the bottleneck is the layout, not the machine programming.
FAQ
Is SVG nesting free?
Yes. Nesting is unlimited and free. Guests can export one clean layout; a free account gets three clean exports per day. Pro removes the daily limit and unlocks multi-sheet layouts.
Do you upload my SVG?
No. The SVG is parsed and nested by a Web Worker on your machine. Cutlattice stores only account, plan, and export-count metadata in Supabase — never your drawing.
Are holes and cutouts preserved?
Yes. Closed inner contours are treated as holes in their parent part, and the exported SVG uses the even-odd fill rule so the holes stay open.
What unit should my SVG use?
Cutlattice works in millimetres. It reads the SVG width and viewBox to estimate a scale, and you can adjust the import scale in the tool if the file uses unusual units.
Can I import DXF files?
DXF import is not available yet. The current import format is SVG; you can export both SVG and DXF from the same layout.
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