Software Compatibility Guide
Will our designs work with your workflow? (Vectric, Carveco, Fusion 360, and more)
The Compatibility Matrix
| Software | STL support | OBJ support | PNG/Depth Map | Primary Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vectric VCarve / Aspire | Yes | Yes | Yes (Depth Map) | Industry standard for CNC |
| Carveco Maker / Premium | Yes | Yes | Yes (Relief) | Excellent artistic tools |
| Fusion 360 | Yes | Yes | No | Best for engineering & CAM |
| LightBurn | No | No | Yes (Engrave) | The choice for laser work |
| OrcaSlicer / Bambu | Yes | Yes | No | Modern slicing standard |
| Blender | Yes | Yes | Yes (Displace) | For advanced mesh editing |
CNC Powerhouses
Vectric (VCarve/Aspire): Known for its robust 64-bit support, handling massive 3D component imports with ease.Official Vectric Docs →
Carveco: The artistic successor to ArtCAM. Their "Relief from Image" tool is the gold standard for depth map conversion.Carveco Maker Guide →
Slicing & Engineering
Fusion 360: Ideal for precision CAM. While it prefers STEP/Solid models, it handles STL meshes for 3D toolpathing perfectly.Autodesk Fusion 360 →
OrcaSlicer: A powerful open-source slicer that allows high-detail models to be printed with precision on the latest hardware.OrcaSlicer Official Site →
Pro Tip: Watertight Meshes
All our 3D models are verified as "watertight" meshes. This means they have no holes, flipped normals, or open edges—ensuring they import perfectly into any slicer or CAM software without errors.