Stencil GeneratorFREE
Turn text into a laser-ready stencil SVG. Bridges are added automatically to keep the inside of letters like O, A, and B attached to the surrounding material. Everything runs in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.
Materials for laser-cut stencils
What to cut your stencil from. Pick reusable Mylar for long-term paint stencils, or cardstock for quick one-offs.
Frequently asked questions
What is a bridge in a stencil and why do I need one?
A bridge is a thin strip of uncut material that keeps the inside of a closed letter or shape attached to the rest of the stencil. Without bridges, the center of an O, A, or D falls out the moment you lift the piece off the laser bed, leaving a plain oval instead of a recognizable letter. The generator finds every island automatically and adds bridges so the stencil holds together when you peel it up.
What materials work best for laser-cut stencils?
For one-off use, 300–500 gsm cardstock or chipboard cuts fast on diode and CO2 lasers. For reusable stencils, 0.25–0.5 mm Mylar (polyester) or acetate is the standard. It flexes without cracking and wipes clean between uses. Avoid PVC: it releases chlorine gas that damages your optics and lungs. For very fine detail, thinner Mylar (0.18 mm) resolves sharper edges.
Can I use these stencils commercially?
Yes. Stencils you generate from your own text or images are yours to use, sell, or distribute. The tool runs entirely in your browser and we never see your input. If you upload a logo or image you don't own the rights to, that's on you, but the generator itself places no restrictions on output.
How do I cut a stencil on a diode or CO2 laser?
Import the downloaded SVG into LightBurn, xTool Creative Space, or LaserGRBL. All cut paths are a single red layer. Set it to cut through. Starting settings: diode (10W) on 300gsm cardstock around 250 mm/min at 80% power, 1 pass. CO2 (40W) on 0.3mm Mylar around 8 mm/s at 15% power. Always run a test square first and check your lens focus.
What's the minimum feature size I can cut?
Beam kerf and material thickness set the floor. Diode lasers with a fine lens resolve around 0.3 mm; CO2 lasers with a 2" lens get down to 0.2 mm. If your stencil has features thinner than the kerf of your laser, they'll either burn away or tear on first use. Bump up the font size or bridge width until the thinnest strut looks comfortable in preview.
Can I make reusable stencils?
Yes. Mylar and acetate stencils can be reused hundreds of times with care. Wipe paint off between uses before it fully dries, store flat, and avoid scoring the surface. Thicker Mylar (0.5 mm) lasts longer but needs more laser power to cut cleanly. For heavy commercial use, some crafters step up to aluminum sheet, though that requires a fiber laser.
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