Vectric VCarve Pro CNC Router Software – Create Signs, Inlays, and 3D Projects

Vectric VCarve Pro is the go-to CNC router design software for hobbyists, makers, and small CNC business owners who want professional-grade results—without the steep learning curve. Whether you're creating signs, custom woodworking projects, detailed inlays, or 3D carvings, VCarve Pro puts you in full control of your designs and toolpaths.

Built specifically for CNC router users, VCarve Pro combines powerful yet intuitive 2D vector design tools with the ability to import 2.5D and 3D files—and generate precise toolpaths for them in just a few clicks. You can also design two-sided and rotary CNC projects, expanding your creative possibilities even further.

With built-in CAD/CAM functionality, you can easily design, simulate toolpaths, and generate G-code—all before ever turning on your CNC. It’s compatible with nearly every CNC router and is widely considered one of the best CNC software tools available for woodworking, sign making, and small-shop production.

If you're searching for CNC router software, VCarving software, or an easy-to-use CNC design solution, VCarve Pro is the trusted tool used by thousands of creators. It’s perfect for anyone who wants clean, professional results—without wrestling with complicated software.

Perfect For:

• Sign making
• 2.5D, rotary, and V-carving projects
• CNC router hobbyists and small businesses

Vectric Vcarve Pro Works with these File Formats

🖼️ 2D Vector & Design File Formats

VCarve Pro supports a wide range of vector file types, including:

• DXF – Drawing Exchange Format, used in CAD applications
• DWG – AutoCAD’s native drawing format
• EPS – Common in design software like CorelDRAW
• AI – Adobe Illustrator vector files
• PDF – Imports vector and text content; each page appears on a separate layer
• SKP – SketchUp models imported as 2D data

🧊 3D Model File Formats

For 3D work, VCarve Pro supports:

• STL – Standard format for 3D models
• 3DS – 3D Studio model format
• OBJ – Wavefront 3D files
• SKP – Full 3D SketchUp models
• V3M – Vectric’s proprietary 3D model format
• LWO – LightWave Object files
• 3DM – Rhino 3D model files
• WRL – VRML for interactive 3D graphics

Note: VCarve Pro allows one external 3D model per project. For multiple models, use external tools like Blender to combine them before importing.

🗂️ Native Vectric File Formats

• CRV – Standard VCarve project file (2D data + toolpaths)
• CRV3D – Includes 3D models, 2D designs, and toolpaths

These formats allow you to save, share, and reopen your projects with all your design and machining data intact.

NOTE: Vectric products require a modern Windows operating system (Windows 7, 8/8.1, 10 or 11). This can include Macs using Parallels, but Vectric's ability to provide technical support for some configurations may be limited.

Item SKU: vCarve-PRO