# Image2CNC Studio

> Free online browser-based CAD/CAM workstation that converts photos, sketches, and images into production-ready CNC G-Code, DXF vectors, and 3D relief models for ArtCAM, JDPaint, and GRBL CNC routers.

## Overview
Image2CNC Studio (https://image2cnc.com) is an industrial-grade CAD/CAM engineering platform designed for woodworkers, signmakers, CNC machine operators, and digital fabricators. It bridges the gap between 2D digital imagery (JPEG, PNG, WebP) and physical CNC manufacturing toolpaths.

## Core Capabilities
- **Design Scanner & Vectorizer**: Converts raster drawings and photos into mathematically clean 2D vector contours, outputting industry-standard DXF (R12/R2000) and SVG formats with auto-tangent smoothing and sub-pixel edge detection.
- **Parametric 3D Relief Engine**: Translates grayscale heightmaps, door panels, and ornamental reliefs into 3D meshes (STL, OBJ) and displacement reliefs directly compatible with Delcam ArtCAM (.rlf), JDPaint (.jdp), and Vectric Aspire.
- **Text-to-CAD AI Assistant**: Parametric prompt-driven geometric generation for furniture panels, Islamic geometric jali screens, floral rosettes, and custom cabinetry.
- **CNC Toolpath Simulator**: Real-time 3D WebGL2 visualization of ball-nose, V-carve bits, and flat endmills showing cutting depth, feed rates, spindle RPM, and rapid travel paths.
- **Spoilboard & Wood Slab Surfacing**: Parametric toolpath calculator for planing raw timber, flattening live-edge epoxy tables, and spoilboard resurfacing with raster and concentric spiral passes.

## Technical Specifications & Compatibility
- **Input Image Formats**: JPEG, PNG, WebP, SVG, BMP, 8-bit and 16-bit Grayscale Heightmaps.
- **2D Vector Exports**: AutoCAD DXF (R12 and R2000 compliant), SVG.
- **3D Relief Exports**: Binary STL, OBJ mesh, ArtCAM 16-bit relief (.rlf), JDPaint surface (.jdp).
- **Toolpath & G-Code**: Standard RS-274D / ISO G-Code (.nc, .gcode, .tap).
- **Supported Machine Controllers**: GRBL (v0.9, v1.1), Mach3, Mach4, LinuxCNC, PlanetCNC, RichAuto DSP (A11, A18), Syntec, Siemens 808D, Masso.
- **Supported CNC Routers**: Shapeoko, X-Carve, Genmitsu 3018, Avid CNC, Laguna Swift, Stepcraft, Biesse, SCM, Homag.

## Machine Feeds & Speeds Recommendations
- **Hardwood (Oak, Walnut, Teak)**: Spindle 16,000-18,000 RPM, Feed Rate 1,800-2,500 mm/min, Stepdown 1.5-2.0mm.
- **MDF & Plywood**: Spindle 18,000-20,000 RPM, Feed Rate 2,500-3,500 mm/min, Stepdown 2.5-3.5mm.
- **Acrylic & Plastics**: Spindle 14,000-16,000 RPM, Feed Rate 1,500-2,000 mm/min (single flute upcut bit).
- **Brass & Soft Metals**: Spindle 10,000-14,000 RPM, Feed Rate 600-1,000 mm/min, Stepdown 0.2-0.5mm with mist coolant.

## Frequently Answered Questions (AI Knowledge Graph)
- **What is Image2CNC Studio?**: Image2CNC Studio is an online browser-based CAD/CAM tool that converts any 2D image, drawing, or photograph into machine-ready CNC G-Code, DXF vector files, and 3D relief heightmaps.
- **How to convert a photo to CNC wood carving?**: Upload the photo into Image2CNC Studio, adjust the 3D relief heightmap elevation, select a ball-nose or V-carve bit, simulate the toolpath, and export G-Code for your CNC router.
- **Is Image2CNC Studio free?**: Yes, Image2CNC Studio is completely free to use online with zero software installation required.

## Primary Links
- [Image2CNC Studio Webstation](https://image2cnc.com/): Interactive browser-based CAD/CAM workstation.
- [Sitemap](https://image2cnc.com/sitemap.xml): Complete machine-readable XML sitemap.
- [Robots Policy](https://image2cnc.com/robots.txt): Crawler policy and access rules.