SVG to DXF Converter

Convert your SVG designs to a format that laser cutters and CNC routers understand. Scale to exact millimetres, preview every cut path, and download. No Inkscape, no plugins needed.

SVG input DXF output ? Scale to mm Live preview Glowforge · xTool · Atomstack

Drop your SVG file here

or

.svg files only - processed locally, nothing uploaded

How to convert SVG to DXF

  1. Drop your SVG file onto the upload area above
  2. Check the live preview - paths shown exactly as they will cut
  3. Set the output width in mm to match your design's physical size
  4. Click Download DXF and open in LightBurn, Inkscape, or your machine's software

Why convert SVG to DXF?

  • Laser cutters - Glowforge, xTool, Atomstack, and K40 machines all accept DXF
  • CNC routers - Shapeoko, X-Carve, and most CAM software import DXF natively
  • CAD software - DXF is the universal exchange format for AutoCAD, Fusion 360, FreeCAD
  • No install needed - Inkscape works but requires an extension and fighting with scale settings
  • Private - your design files are never uploaded to any server

Want more depth? Read our full guide: Free SVG to DXF Converter - No Inkscape Needed

Learn more: SVG to DXF conversion for laser cutting

The Inkscape problem

Inkscape is a powerful tool for people who design things from scratch. For the rest of us - who just want to get a design file from one format to another - it is overkill. The standard workflow for SVG to DXF involves installing Inkscape, finding and installing a third-party extension, navigating a settings panel with options you have never heard of, and then discovering that the resulting file is either the wrong size or missing paths. Cloud converters are faster but they upload your design file to an unknown server. If you bought a commercial design or are working with proprietary artwork, that is a problem. And most of them still get the scale wrong.

How to convert SVG to DXF

Drop your SVG into the BentoUtils SVG to DXF converter. Set your target width in millimetres - the exact physical size you want the cut to be. Download the DXF. That is it. The entire conversion runs inside your browser; your design file never leaves your device. First, drop your SVG and a live vector preview renders immediately so you can see every cut path before doing anything. Second, set the scale in mm by typing the target width or height in millimetres - aspect ratio is locked and the preview updates instantly. Third, download the DXF and load it directly into LightBurn, xTool Creative Space, or your laser cutter's software with exact scale.

FAQ

Why does my SVG import into the laser cutter at the wrong size?

SVGs use pixels, but the DPI interpretation varies. A design made at 96 DPI in Illustrator or Inkscape can appear 3.78× too large in LightBurn because of a unit mismatch. This converter lets you set the exact target width in millimetres before downloading, so the DXF is always the physical size you intend.

Does Glowforge accept DXF files?

Glowforge's built-in app accepts SVG files directly, so if you are using the Glowforge App you do not need a DXF. However, if you use LightBurn with a Glowforge bridge, xTool Creative Space, or any other laser software, DXF is the preferred format. This tool converts either way.

Will my Bezier curves survive the SVG to DXF conversion?

Yes. The converter preserves Bezier curves as cubic Bezier splines in the DXF output (entity type SPLINE). All major laser cutter software including LightBurn can read these. Simple paths are output as LINE and ARC entities for maximum compatibility.

Last reviewed: May 31, 2026