SVG & DXF guides
Start with the job you need to finish: trace an image, export a vector file, choose a format, or check an import.
Convert PNG or JPG to SVG in Inkscape
A practical single-scan workflow for a dark logo, silhouette or monochrome drawing on a light background.
Convert SVG to DXF in Inkscape
For an existing vector drawing that needs a DXF copy. Prepare the paths, choose an export version and check the size after import.
SVG vs DXF: choose the format for your next step
Start with what the receiving application needs, then check the geometry and size it actually imports.
Import and measure SVG or DXF in LightBurn
Check physical size, holes and orientation using the recorded calibration example.
Sample SVG and DXF files for import checks
Choose a file by the problem you want to test, then compare the imported result with a known dimension.
Reduce traced SVG nodes without losing the details you need
A shorter path is easier to edit only if it still represents the shape you need.
DXF imports at the wrong size: check the scale and units
Measure the imported geometry first. Then correct the unit interpretation or source scale.