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Browser-based software for laser cutting

SVG nesting software
for laser cutting

Vector Painter Nest automatically arranges vector parts on material sheets, reduces unused space, preserves Cut, Score and Engrave operations, and prepares organized SVG cutting sheets for production.

Automatic Part Layout Multiple Nesting Modes Restricted Areas Holding Tabs SVG Export

Monthly software subscription

This product is a recurring monthly subscription to the online software—not a one-time digital file purchase. Each successful monthly payment provides or extends access for one month. A free Vector Painter customer account and login are required to use the full version.

Beta version: Vector Painter Nest is under active development and is continuously being refined and improved. Minor inaccuracies or unexpected results may occur. Generated layouts are optimization suggestions designed to provide a practical balance between material efficiency and processing speed; they are not guaranteed to be the mathematically smallest possible arrangement. Always review the result before cutting.

Vector Painter Nest SVG laser cut nesting software interface with automatically arranged parts on multiple sheets
Vector Painter Nest interface with automatic SVG part placement, sheet settings, color operations and organized cutting sheets.
Quick start

Watch the complete Vector Painter Nest workflow

See how to import and configure an SVG file, create a nesting layout, review the result, add holding tabs and download the finished cutting sheets.

Video tutorial

From SVG import to finished cutting sheets

Follow the complete step-by-step workflow and see the main nesting, editing, frame and holding-tab tools in use.

Simple workflow

From your SVG to organized cutting sheets

You stay in control at every stage. Import, configure, nest, review and export directly in your browser.

1

Upload a clean SVG

Import your own laser-cut vector file. The software identifies the parts, builds their hierarchy and keeps the original vector geometry and color operations.

2

Set sheet and spacing

Enter the material sheet size and regulate the spacing between parts and the margins from the sheet edges. Mark any areas the layout must avoid.

3

Run SVG nesting

Choose one of the available Swift, Normal or Deep modes and let the laser cut nesting software create the sheet layout.

4

Review and export

Move and rotate parts manually without overlaps, add holding tabs and download the finished material sheets as SVG files.

Main capabilities

Automatic SVG nesting and laser cutting tools

The software combines automatic part placement with practical SVG preparation tools for real laser-cutting workflows.

Automatic nesting

Compact top-left part placement

Parts are arranged close to the usable top-left area of each sheet with the selected spacing, helping reduce unnecessary gaps and material waste.

Complex geometry

Parts can be placed inside suitable openings

When the geometry and spacing allow it, smaller parts can be nested inside real openings in larger parts to make better use of otherwise empty material.

Multiple sheets

Automatic sheet distribution

If the complete project does not fit on one sheet, the software continues the layout across additional sheets while keeping the result organized.

Restricted areas

Avoid damaged or unavailable material

Mark zones that must stay empty—for example, existing cutouts, surface defects, clamps or areas you do not want to use.

Manual control

Move and rotate parts without overlaps

Move, rotate or delete parts before and after SVG nesting. Collision protection prevents parts from intersecting other parts, restricted areas and protected sheet margins.

Holding tabs

Keep cut parts attached to the sheet

Place orange markers along the cutting contours. At every marked position, the exported SVG receives a small uncut bridge of the selected size, keeping the part attached to the surrounding sheet until you are ready to press it out.

Organized SVG groups

Automatic part grouping and hierarchy

Each detected part is organized as one SVG group. Its outer contour, internal cutouts, Score lines and Engrave elements stay together, making the part easier to select, move, rotate and continue editing in compatible vector or laser software after export.

SVG export

Download clean, organized sheets

Export the completed nesting result as SVG cutting sheets ready to open in compatible laser-control or vector software.

Clean SVG files required: Vector Painter Nest works with standard vector elements such as paths, straight lines, curves, rectangles, circles, ellipses and polygons. SVG effects are not supported. Before uploading, convert text, live shapes, brushes and other effects to regular vector paths, and remove raster images, clipping effects and unnecessary hidden objects.

Before and after automatic SVG nesting comparison showing a compact laser cutting layout
The same vector parts before and after automatic nesting: a compact multi-sheet SVG layout with more efficient use of the available material.
From screen to material

Organized laser cutting layouts in real use

Prepare compact SVG cutting sheets, send them to compatible laser software and keep every physical sheet organized for production and assembly.

Multiple laser-cut birch plywood sheets made from optimized SVG nesting layouts
Several laser-cut plywood sheets prepared as compact, organized layouts.
Laser-cut birch plywood sheet held in hand with compactly nested model parts
A finished plywood sheet with model parts kept together in one convenient layout.
Fine control

Manual editing for SVG laser cutting layouts

Automatic nesting gives you a strong starting point. You can then regulate spacing, move parts and rotate them manually while collision protection keeps the layout free from intersections.

Edit Original

Inspect and prepare the imported SVG before nesting. Move or rotate vector elements, remove unnecessary parts, regulate spacing and define areas of the sheet that may or may not be used.

Edit the nesting result

Move and rotate placed parts without rebuilding the complete project. Parts cannot overlap one another, cross a restricted zone or enter the protected sheet margin.

Add a frame

Create an optional outer frame around the finished compact layout when your production workflow or material preparation requires one.

Add holding tabs

The orange circles show where holding tabs will be created. At these positions, small gaps of the selected size are added to the cutting contours. The resulting uncut bridges keep parts securely inside the sheet during cutting and handling, while allowing them to be pressed out easily afterward.

Adding restricted areas to an SVG sheet before automatic laser cut nesting
Add restricted areas when a material sheet has defects, cutouts, clamps or a non-standard usable shape.
Automatic SVG nesting layout with laser cut parts arranged around restricted areas
Vector parts are automatically nested around the marked restricted areas while preserving the selected spacing and sheet margins.
Adding holding tabs to laser cutting contours to keep parts attached to the sheet
Orange circles mark the tab positions. In the exported SVG, small gaps of the selected size create uncut bridges that keep parts in the sheet and allow them to be pressed out easily after cutting.
Subscription and access

Unlimited use with your monthly subscription

Unlimited monthly access

Unlimited access to Vector Painter Nest

Use the complete online tool with your own SVG projects without per-project or per-export limits for the duration of your active paid access.

  • Unlimited SVG uploads, nesting runs and SVG exports
  • Use Swift, Normal and Deep nesting modes
  • Create layouts across multiple material sheets
  • Use editing, restricted-area, frame and holding-tab tools
  • Download completed SVG cutting sheets
  • Access future improvements released while your subscription is active

Important billing details

  • This is a recurring monthly software subscription.
  • It is not a lifetime license or a one-time purchase.
  • Each successful payment provides or extends access for one month.
  • The subscription continues monthly until it is canceled.
  • Canceling stops future renewals; already paid access remains available until its current end date.
  • You must sign in to the Vector Painter customer account connected to your purchase.
Product type Online browser-based software subscription
Billing period Monthly recurring payment
Usage limits Unlimited while the subscription is active
Import / Export format SVG
Installation No installation—runs in a modern web browser
Account required Yes, a Vector Painter customer account is required
Physical item No physical product will be shipped
Test before subscribing

Try the free demo

Explore the workflow with the built-in demo SVG before purchasing. The demo processes only the included sample project: importing your own files and the full Edit Original workflow are available with the paid subscription. Demo downloads are marked for testing only and are not intended for production cutting.

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Frequently asked questions

Before you subscribe

Is this a downloadable program?

No. Vector Painter Nest runs online in your web browser. An internet connection and a logged-in Vector Painter customer account with active access are required.

Is this a one-time purchase?

No. This product is a recurring monthly subscription. Each successful monthly payment provides or extends access for one month.

Can I upload my own laser-cut projects?

Yes. The full paid version lets you upload your own SVG files. The free demo uses only the included sample SVG.

Which file formats are supported?

The software imports clean SVG vector files and exports the finished laser cutting layouts as SVG files.

What kind of SVG files can I upload?

Use clean SVG files made from standard vector paths, straight lines, curves and basic shapes. Effects are not supported. Convert text, brushes, live shapes and other effects to regular paths before uploading, and remove raster images and unnecessary hidden objects.

Will the software always find the absolute smallest possible layout?

No. Nesting is an optimization process, and results depend on part geometry, quantity, spacing, sheet size and the selected mode. The software is designed to provide a practical balance between material efficiency and processing speed; no automatic SVG nesting software can guarantee the mathematically smallest possible layout for every project.

What happens if I cancel?

Canceling stops future monthly renewals. Access remains available until the end of the access period already provided by your successful payment.

Are laser-cut designs or physical materials included?

No. This subscription provides access to the nesting software only. Laser-cut project files, plywood, machine time and physical products are not included unless explicitly stated elsewhere.

Production check: Always review the exported SVG in your laser-control or vector software before cutting. Confirm dimensions, units, color operations, duplicate lines, tab positions and machine settings using a small test when necessary.