Never Run Out of Ideas: The 14 Best Sites for Free Laser Cutting & Engraving Files

Bambu Lab’s MakerWorld has had a dedicated Laser & Cut section since May 2025, giving laser files their own home next to the 3D-printing models. You can filter by material (wood, paper, leather, metal and more), by laser or cutting module, and by licence, from public domain through the Creative Commons variants to MakerWorld’s standard digital file licence. Projects import into Bambu Studio in one click, so it is the obvious starting point if you own an H2D or another Bambu machine with a laser module. Some models are labelled Exclusive or Maker’s Supply and may not be free, so check before you download.

More information: https://makerworld.com/en/laser-and-cut-models
File types: CDR, DWG, DXF, PDF

3axis.co is one of the largest repositories of files on this list. With designs mostly in CDR, DWG, DXF and PDF. It covers everything from wall lamps and wooden 3D models to children’s room decor. You can browse by file type or search, and no account is needed, but the filtering options are limited, so expect to scroll. The origin of some designs is unclear, so check the licence before you sell anything made from them.

More information: 3axis.co
File types: CDR, DWG, DXF, PDF

Vectors Art hosts files encompassing multiple styles, from Taekwondo medal hangers to keychain cellphone holders, Arabic wall art to dog-silhouette wall clocks. Luckily, this eclectic mix is sorted using tags, which makes finding what you’re looking for a much simpler task. You can categorize the files by type as well, though that will leave you sorting through thousands of projects if you’re looking for something specific.

As for downloading the files, they’re easily accessible, though require a 10-second wait time before they begin, a small price for the amount on offer.

More Information: Vectors Art
File types: AI, CDR, DXF, EPS

As the name suggests, Free DXF offers free DXF files for download. It specializes in decorative designs such as doors, wall panels, screens, wall art and clipart, which you can browse by tag. Files come as DXF, SVG, AI and CDR, the most downloaded designs are easy to spot, and no account is needed. If you can’t find what you want, the site also draws custom designs on request, which is handy for one-off projects.

More information: free-dxf.com
File types: DXF, SVG, AI, CDR

Vectors File offers a diverse collection of files for laser cutting, catering to various needs and preferences. The files are well-organized, allowing users to browse by type, category, tags, and more. The top menu provides easy navigation through these sorting options, ensuring that users can quickly find what they’re looking for. Additionally, a convenient search bar is available, which is handy if users are looking for a specific term.

Link: vectorsfile.com
File types: SVG, DXF, CDR, AI, EPS, DWG, STL, LBRN

Intended for “artisans, students, hobbyists, enthusiasts, students, engineers,” Craftsman Space lives up to its name. Each design is beautifully intricate (like these Celtic spirals) and available in a variety of common file types for maximum versatility.

But the site is much more than beautiful SVGs, boasting 3D printing files, books on mechanics, engineering, and woodworking, among other topics, and even CAD software – all for free. Even if you don’t have a laser cutter (yet), it’s worth taking a look around at the bounty being offered.

Downloading the files is quick and easy, without needing to sign up for an account.

More Information: craftsmanspace.com
File Types: DWG, EPS, SVG

DXF Downloads is a community library, mostly of DXF files with some AI and EPS. The site is free, and you will only pay if you find a special model that requires a certain number of points. You upload your own work to gain points and spend those points to download other users’ files. If you don’t have the time (or skills), you can purchase points for half a penny per point, and there’s also a totally free section.

This site is great if you have some of your own projects that you can upload to gain access to others’ designs, as well as to join a thriving community of people with similar interests. Hopefully, more platforms will adopt this approach!

Link: dxfdownloads.com
File types: DXF (some AI and EPS)

DXF for CNC is pretty self-explanatory. These are DXF files suitable for laser cutters or more traditional CNC machines that use drill bits. It’s a site that specializes in silhouette-style shapes and images, including welcome signs, bald eagles, hearts, hot rods, and more. The freebie section is sizable, with over 1, 700 files at the current count, and you have the option of purchasing every file, current and future, for a one-time price of $1,000.

The site mentions that you need no account to download a file but it does require adding an item to your cart and providing an email. Once the checkout is complete, the download link appears on the confirmation page and a link is sent to your email directly.

More information: dxcforcnc.com
File types: DXF

Free Patterns Area publishes hand-drawn laser, CNC and 3D designs, not scraped or traced files, in DXF, SVG, DWG, CDR and STL, with a free-projects section built around finished 3D laser-cut projects. No account is needed and the designs are freely available for non-commercial use.

More information: freepatternsarea.com
File types: DXF, SVG, DWG, CDR, STL

Design Bundles is another graphic design marketplace brimming with interesting artwork and templates, and among them, more than 2,000 files are free. You’ll find things like Christmas ornaments, school templates, cardholders, games, and other ornaments easily using the search field, but you can also browse by category if you just want to view the free ones.

More information: designbundles.net
File types: AI, CDR, DXF, EPS, PDF, PNG, SVG

Library Laser is an online shop specializing in files for laser cutting. In addition to their files for sale, they offer a substantial library of free designs that encompasses a variety of concepts. Their collection contains toys, decorative items, utility goods, and more.

To download the files, users must create an account and proceed as if making a purchase. Free files are set apart with a price tag of $0.00. After completing the purchase, users receive a download link via email with an expiry date. While there is an eight-download limit per day for free designs, paid ones have no download limit.

More information: librarylaser.net
File types: AI, CDR, DXT, PDF, and SVG

Ponoko’s free library is a set of ready-to-use laser cutting templates, shared by designers and makers, covering practical projects such as electronics enclosures, faceplates and boxes. Files come as SVG and EPS, and you can sort the library by popularity, name or file type. The designs are made to be resized and adapted, so they are a good starting point for functional builds.

More information: ponoko.com
File types: SVG, EPS

While doing our research, we found some interesting options that wouldn’t fit our initial considerations for the list, but each is worth knowing about.

• FreeLaserFile: a library of laser, CNC, and plasma designs that says new files are added weekly. It says no account is needed and that files can be used commercially without attribution, but we could not confirm who runs it, so the license claim is the site’s own. File types: DXF, SVG, AI, CDR.
• dxf4free: a library of laser, CNC, and plasma designs that needs no account, with files the site says are CC0 or public domain. It is too new to have a track record, and it does not say who runs it or where the designs come from, so check the license on each file before you sell anything made from it. File types: DXF, SVG, AI, CDR (varies by design).
• Trotec Laser Projects: free sample projects from the laser manufacturer, each with step-by-step instructions and template files, which makes it a good way to learn a workflow from start to finish. The projects are made with Trotec machines in mind, but the designs and techniques carry over to other lasers. File types: varies by project.

If you already browse 3D-printing sites, you can find laser projects there too. Only MakerWorld has a dedicated section. On the others, you search or follow a tag, and many listings are 3D-printer parts or STL files, so look at the file formats before you download.

Cults: the “laser cut” tag is full of SVG and DXF listings, many made for Glowforge and xTool owners. Prices are mixed, so use the free-only filter if you want no-cost files.
Thingiverse: a search for “laser cut” turns up a huge amount of material, but much of it is older and includes laser-cut parts for building 3D printers, so sort by newest and check the file formats.
Printables: plenty of free models match “laser cut”, but there is no laser category or file-type filter, and many results are 3D-print designs meant to be combined with laser-cut parts.
Instructables: step-by-step laser projects, with files attached by each author.