Rayforge transforms your laser cutter or engraver into a powerful creative tool. Whether you're a hobbyist working on personal projects or a professional running a business, Rayforge provides the features and reliability you need.
Quick Links¶
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New to Rayforge? Start here for installation instructions and your first project.
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Learn about the main window, canvas tools, and interface elements.
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Explore all the operations and capabilities Rayforge offers.
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Configure your laser cutter or engraver to work with Rayforge.
Key Features¶
| Feature | Description |
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| Modern UI | Polished and modern UI built with Gtk4 and Libadwaita. Supports system, light, and dark themes. |
| Multi-Layer Operations | Assign different operations (e.g., engrave then cut) to layers in your design. |
| Versatile Operations | Supports Contour, Raster Engraving (with cross-hatch fill), Shrink Wrap, and Depth Engraving. |
| Overscan & Kerf Comp. | Improve engraving quality with overscan and ensure dimensional accuracy with kerf compensation. |
| 2.5D Cutting | Perform multi-pass cuts with a configurable step-down between each pass for thick materials. |
| 3D G-code Preview | Visualize G-code toolpaths in 3D to verify the job before sending it to the machine. |
| Multi-Machine Profiles | Configure and instantly switch between multiple machine profiles. |
| GRBL Firmware Settings | Read and write firmware parameters ($$) directly from the UI. |
| Comprehensive 2D Canvas | Full suite of tools: alignment, transformation, measurement, zoom, pan, and more. |
| Advanced Path Generation | High-quality image tracing, travel time optimization, path smoothing, and spot size interpolation. |
| Holding Tabs | Add tabs to contour cuts to hold pieces in place. Supports manual and automatic placement. |
| G-code Macros & Hooks | Run custom G-code snippets before/after jobs. Supports variable substitution. |
| Broad File Support | Import from SVG, DXF, PDF, JPEG, PNG, BMP, and even Ruida files (.rd). |
| Multi-Laser Operations | Choose different lasers for each operation in a job |
| Camera Integration | Use a USB camera for workpiece alignment, positioning, and background tracing. |
| Cross-Platform | Native builds for Linux and Windows. |
| Extensible | Open development model makes it easy to add support for new devices. |
| Multi-Language | Available in English, Portuguese, Spanish, and German. |
| G-code Dialects | Supports GRBL, Smoothieware, and other GRBL-compatible firmwares. |
Ready to get started? Head to the Installation Guide to install Rayforge on your system.