A laser cutter uses a high powered laser to cut intricate patterns into wood, acrylic, cardboard, felt, etc... Use the tutorials below to learn how to create files that can be read by the laser cutter using a vector imaging platform.
Have you ever printed out something from the internet and it turned out really pixelated? That's because most images on the internet are what are known as bitmap or raster images. Their resolution depends on what level of megapixel camera you have taken them with or saved them as using graphic design software. The bottom line is that vector images will never be pixelated because they are mathematical functions. They can be sized up to fit the side of a building and never change resolution!
Cloud-based tool for basic vector illustrations
Advanced software for vector illustrations
Learn how to create a batman logo with this tutorial.
Use this tutorial to learn about using the pen / path tool.
Use this tutorial to learn about tracing an image using the pen / path tool and ellipse tool.
Learn how to use Adobe Illustrator for advanced knowledge of vector illustration software.