Getting Started
Start with the LightBurn interface, device setup, units, files and safe first-job habits for a reliable laser workflow.
Diode, CO₂, fiber and galvo: identify what kind of laser you actually have
Separate laser source, motion system and controller so settings and tutorials are applied only to compatible machines.
LightBurn version, license, and operating-system compatibility
Separate three commonly confused questions before installing: can the computer run it, can the license activate it, and can the workshop safely adopt it?
A safe LightBurn update workflow
Back up the right data, install an official update, and verify the workshop setup before returning to production.
Units: mm/min, mm/s and Why the Same Speed Number Can Be Dangerous
Learn to check LightBurn control units before copying settings, especially when comparing diode, CO2 and community material recipes.
LightBurn Interface and Beginner Mode
A map of the main LightBurn windows and why Beginner Mode can be useful while you learn the essential workflow.
Find My Laser and Build the Right Device Profile
How LightBurn discovers supported lasers, why the device profile matters, and what to check before sending your first job.
LightBurn in 10 Minutes: The Workflow You Need to Understand
A practical map of the LightBurn workflow: device, artwork, layers, settings, Preview, positioning, Framing and Start.