# What is MyLaserTools? > MyLaserTools is a suite of 200+ online design generators for laser cutting, CNC machining, and 3D printing. Type your text, choose options, and download a ready-to-cut file. Most tools are free and need no account. Map Designer exports and paid Art Library artwork use sparks or the relevant membership access. ## How it works - **1. Type and customize:** Pick a tool, enter your text or upload a photo, then adjust options like fonts, shapes, sizes, and layers with a live preview. - **2. Download your file:** Export an SVG for laser cutting or CNC, an STL or 3MF for 3D printing, or a PNG for printing. Nothing to install. - **3. Make and sell:** Cut, engrave, or print on your machine. A commercial license is included, so you can sell your finished pieces. ## What you can make Create personalized signs, keychains, cake toppers, boxes, jewelry, ornaments, puzzles, clocks, and photo frames. Design layered laser-cut city maps, lake maps with surveyed or estimated depths, ocean bathymetry maps, and topographic landscapes. Photo tools turn images into engravable line art, halftones, spirals, lithophanes, and relief plaques. ## Map Designer: layered laser-cut maps Turn city streets, lake and ocean depths, and terrain contours into layered maps. Presets set up the layers so you can customize a place instead of drawing it from scratch. - [Layered city maps](https://www.mylasertools.com/map-designer?preset=city-map): roads, water cutouts, and a backing layer. - [Lake bathymetry from real surveys](https://www.mylasertools.com/map-designer?preset=crater-lake-surveyed): surveyed depths where available, or estimated lake depth bands. - [Water depth charts](https://www.mylasertools.com/map-designer?preset=lake-depth-chart): shoreline and depth bands stacked from lake or ocean bathymetry, with [ocean coverage](https://www.mylasertools.com/map-designer?preset=coastal-depth-chart) from a separate ocean bathymetry dataset. - [Topography](https://www.mylasertools.com/map-designer?preset=topo-score-lines): elevation contours scored into a single panel, or [stacked into a landscape](https://www.mylasertools.com/map-designer?preset=topography). - [Forests and land cover](https://www.mylasertools.com/map-designer?preset=forest-trails): woodland, fields, and water cut as clean two-tone shapes. - [Map ornaments and keepsakes](https://www.mylasertools.com/map-designer?preset=stylish-outline): round and heart outlines sized for ornaments and gifts. Choose a preset and search for your place, adjust the size and layers, and preview the stack in 3D. Download separate SVG layers or a combined SVG for your laser software, then cut and assemble. A free account includes every public preset, saved projects, and 100 sparks to spend, 10 per map export. [Options for more exports](https://www.mylasertools.com/pricing). ## Free community designs Browse the community gallery for free, ready-to-cut SVG designs shared by other makers. Every community design is completely free to download, and you can publish your own designs to share with makers worldwide. - Browse free designs: https://www.mylasertools.com/community-designs - All community designs: https://www.mylasertools.com/community-designs/all ## See it in action - [Cute keychain: cut it, 3D print it, make it yours with free design tools](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ju0v-6EdM7c) - [Create and customize your design for free](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/xcEFhoq1yWQ) - [The free Community Designs library is now live. Share a design you made](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/oPO6tllJigo) - [Free family tree designs for laser cutting and 3D printing](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/w6moPBvooag) ## Frequently asked questions ### What is MyLaserTools? MyLaserTools is a suite of 200+ online design generators for laser cutting, CNC machining, and 3D printing. You type your text and choose options, and each tool produces a ready-to-cut file to download. Most tools are free and need no account. Map Designer exports and paid Art Library artwork use sparks or the relevant membership access. ### Is MyLaserTools free? Yes. The large majority of tools are completely free with unlimited downloads. A free account includes the full Map Designer, every public preset, saved Map Designer projects, and 100 sparks to spend: 10 per map export and 2 per paid artwork unlock. After that, you can buy a one-time pack of 50, 100, or 500, or choose optional Pro for unlimited map exports. Every account tier permits commercial physical products. Reselling generator and Map Designer files as digital files requires Supporter or Pro. Preserve third-party notices and map-data attribution. ### What file formats can I export? Tools export SVG for laser cutting and CNC, STL and 3MF for 3D printing, and PNG for printing, depending on the tool. Files are standard formats that open in any compatible software. ### Which machines and software does it work with? The SVG, STL, 3MF, and PNG files work with Glowforge, xTool, Epilog, Trotec, LightBurn, Cricut, Bambu, Prusa, and any other laser, CNC, or 3D printer that accepts these standard formats. ### Do I need to install anything or sign up? No installation is needed. Most tools require no sign-up. Map Designer and Art Library artwork downloads require an account. New accounts start with 100 sparks shared between map exports and paid artwork unlocks. Map Designer uses online map data and rendering, and stores saved projects in your account. Photo tools process your images locally so they never leave your device. ### Can I sell what I make with MyLaserTools? Yes. Every plan allows personal and commercial use, including physical products you sell. Free accounts may also resell Design Editor designs, including unlocked Art Library artwork. Reselling generator and Map Designer files requires Supporter or Pro, and files made during a membership can still be resold after it ends. Mass downloading or building a competing catalogue is not allowed. See the licensing page for details and attribution requirements. ## Follow and community - [YouTube (@MyLaserTools)](https://www.youtube.com/@MyLaserTools): Tool walkthroughs, project tutorials, and new-feature demos you can follow along with. - [Instagram (@mylasertools)](https://www.instagram.com/mylasertools): Project inspiration and maker creations. Tag us in your makes to be featured. - [Facebook Group (MyLaserTools Community)](https://www.facebook.com/groups/mylasertools): Join the community to share what you made, ask questions, and get help from other makers. - [Facebook Page (MyLaserTools)](https://www.facebook.com/mylasertools): Follow the page for news, updates, and newly launched tools. - [TikTok (@mylasertools)](https://www.tiktok.com/@mylasertools): Short project videos and quick tips. Questions or feedback? Email support@mylasertools.com.