VCarve

VCarve

Vectric
Vector Magic

Vector Magic

Cedar Lake Ventures
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About

Vectric VCarve is a powerful yet user-friendly software for creating 2.5D decorative carvings and machining parts on CNC routers. It supports toolpaths such as v-carving, chamfering, fluting, prism, and moulding, and allows the import of 3D models for machining. The Desktop edition suits smaller CNC machines up to 24”x24”, ideal for hobbyists, while the Pro edition offers unlimited job size, true shape nesting, job setup sheets, and other production tools. VCarve includes comprehensive drawing and editing tools for vectors, bitmap import and editing, and image vectorization. Users benefit from realistic 3D toolpath previews and a built-in tool database for managing cutters and machining parameters. VCarve integrates machine management tools and offers extensive online training and community support.

About

Quickly get your artwork ready to print, embroider, cut, and more with the world's best full-color auto-tracer! Automatically convert JPG, PNG, BMP, and GIF bitmap images to true SVG, EPS, and PDF vector images online by simply uploading them. Real full-color tracing, no software to install and results are ready right away! Stand-alone desktop application to convert bitmap images to vector images offline. Supports all the Online Edition file formats, plus AI and DXF output. Works seamlessly with Illustrator, Corel, and others. Your logo represents your brand and is used across a wide range of media: your website, business cards, flyers, banners, etc. Ensure a consistent and crisp display in all contexts by having it in vector format. Quickly get bitmap source material into your vector compositions, opening up a range of creative possibilities. Or go old-school and draw something on paper, then scan, vectorize, and refine your creation.

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

Vectric VCarve is ideal for hobbyists, sign makers, woodworkers, and small to medium CNC production shops seeking an easy-to-use yet powerful software for 2.5D carving and complex CNC machining projects

Audience

Anyone looking for a Vector Graphics solution to convert JPG, PNG, GIF files to PDF, SVG, EPS vectors

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

$699 one-time payment
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Supported

Pricing

$9.95 per month
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 2.0 / 5
ease 2.0 / 5
features 4.5 / 5
design 1.0 / 5
support 2.0 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 0.0 / 5
ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
support 0.0 / 5

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Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • It does a lot if you can figure out how to use the features. Unfortunately, that is very difficult to do.
  • Almost great design and CAM software. Excellent toolpath control and toolpath options, An ability to have multiple sheets in one file, bump increments that dynamically change based on zoom. Various export formats, multiple 3d format imports. A sweet vector selector options window. Node editing with bezier curve handles. chamfer tool paths, v-carve tool paths, fluting tool paths, and all sorts of texturing effects. An easy way into import different tooling. Automated part nesting, Really cool gadgets like the box creator 2 sided machining, and the list goes on.

Cons

  • Many features don't seem to work, or are so confusing that you just can't figure them out. And for documentation, Vectric supplies YouTube videos ONLY, and many of them are obsolete.
  • Almost great because the software is hobbled by some design decisions I don't understand. Its biggest flaw is a lack of comprehensive hot keys and keyboard mapping. With no way to map the keyboard to the drawing icons or the vector selector. No history or log of events. Poor layer menu that I can't seem to nest on the screen where I like it. No ability to add sheets to a job without the nest function. The tool path menu doesn't display all of the information that i find relevant, I'm looking at you tool number. No adaptive milling (you can't have everything).

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Supported

Training

Documentation Not Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Company Information

Vectric
Founded: 2005
United Kingdom
www.vectric.com/products/vcarve/

Company Information

Cedar Lake Ventures
United States
cedarlakeventures.com

Alternatives

Alternatives

Cut3D

Cut3D

Vectric
CorelDRAW

CorelDRAW

Alludo
EasyCarve

EasyCarve

Vectric
PhotoVCarve

PhotoVCarve

Vectric
Graphic

Graphic

Picta

Categories

CNC Supported
Engineering Supported

Categories

Vector Graphics Supported

Vector Graphics Features

2D Drawing Supported
Animation Not Supported
Data Import / Export Not Supported
Drag & Drop Not Supported
Image Editor Supported
Image Tracing Supported
Rendering Not Supported
Templates Supported

Integrations

PhotoVCarve Supported

Integrations

PhotoVCarve Not Supported
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