Vectric are renowned for their powerful, user friendly CNC CAD/CAM software - designed to make cutting parts on a CNC an easy, enjoyable and productive experience.
Photo VCarve is a specialist program designed simply to convert photographs and images into toolpaths that can be run on a CNC Router or Engraver. It has a simple wizard based interface that guides you through the process from loading an image to creating the toolpath.
There are two main ways to use the program: either to create a line-etched image carving, or a back-lit permanent picture known as a "lithophane". Check out the images of the children to see what a lithophane is!
The software also has an additional feature to process specially created grey-scale height maps into simple 3D toolpaths.
Why choose Vectric over other CAD/CAM software?
- Functionality
Vectric's long experience with developing CNC software and understanding their customers needs, ensures that the software has all the key features required for the product's intended use.
- Ease of Use
Vectric prioritise making their software as simple to use as possible, without sacrificing the depth of features required to let you get your jobs done seamlessly and without frustration.
- Training
Vectric provide free, comprehensive, self-directed, high quality, training material for all products. Its structured to get you making parts quickly and then to allow you to increase your knowledge to get the most from your CNC as you gain experience.
- Support
Vectric help and nurture our customers through the dedicated support website where you can access searchable FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions), download updates, contact their support department and download free customer resources. There is also a monthly newsletter and free projects available. On top of all this, the depth of quality and community spirit on the online User Forum is a priceless resource for all the "community".
- Convenience
Vectric's licensing lets you use the software where and when you need. A single user can install the software on up to 3 PC's for their own use. There is no hardware key (dongle) for the software which makes it more practical and less frustrating to use.