Free Tools for Fabricators
No signup required. Convert SVG to DXF, run a DXF quote calculator, and dial in shop and material rates—all free in your browser.
Typical quoting workflow
- 1.Customer sends artwork as SVG → convert SVG to DXF
- 2.Upload the DXF → get a quick DXF quote
- 3.Tune rates with the hourly rate and sheet metal cost calculators—or move the job into NanoQuote for a full customer quote.
SVG to DXF Converter
Convert SVG to DXF free online for laser and CNC
Turn Illustrator, Figma, or Inkscape artwork into DXF files. Set real-world size, map layers, and download a CAD-ready file—all in your browser with no server upload.
DXF Quote Calculator
Instant DXF quote from cut length and material rates
Upload any DXF file and get cut length, pierce count, bounding box dimensions, and a price estimate. Use it after converting SVG to DXF or to sanity-check customer files before quoting in NanoQuote.
Laser Cutting Hourly Rate Calculator
Shop rate and machine rate for laser, plasma, or waterjet
Figure out what you need to charge per hour to cover overhead, consumables, electricity, and profit. Get break-even and recommended shop rates in seconds.
Sheet Metal Cost Calculator
Material cost per unit area with hidden costs included
Input sheet cost, size, storage, freight, film removal, and consumables. See cost per mm² and in²—perfect for comparing suppliers or configuring materials in NanoQuote.
Why Use These Tools?
For Quick Estimates
Get basic numbers in seconds without loading full quoting software. Perfect for phone quotes or fast turnarounds.
To Understand Your Costs
Many fabricators don't actually know their true shop rate or material costs. These tools make it crystal clear.
To Prep Customer Artwork
Convert SVG to DXF when customers send logos or vector art, then verify geometry with the DXF calculator before you quote.
As a Baseline for NanoQuote
Use these to validate your rates and costs before entering them into the full NanoQuote system.
Use Cases
Customer sends SVG instead of DXF
Convert the file, set scale from one known dimension, download DXF, then run it through the quote calculator.
Verify a DXF before processing
Customer sends a DXF. Before you load it into NanoQuote, upload it to the DXF calculator to see cut length and pierce count.
Quick sanity check on your rates
Wonder if your laser cutting hourly rate is realistic? Use the shop rate calculator and compare to what you charge today.
Compare material prices
Different supplier, different sheet size or price? Use the sheet metal cost calculator to compare cost-per-unit across suppliers.
Free Tools vs NanoQuote
These tools are great for quick calculations. NanoQuote is the full-featured DXF quote software for managing complex quotes, nesting, and customer collaboration.
✓Free Tools
- ✓ SVG to DXF conversion in-browser
- ✓ DXF quote calculator
- ✓ Laser cutting hourly rate calculator
- ✓ Sheet metal cost calculator
- ✓ No signup required
★NanoQuote
- ★ Full quoting workflow
- ★ Advanced nesting layouts
- ★ Customer quote pages
- ★ Quote history & revisions
- ★ Machine & material libraries
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NanoQuote gives you everything these tools do, plus professional quote pages, nesting layouts, customer collaboration, and machine/material libraries.
Why NanoQuote
FAQ
Export SVG from your design tool (Illustrator, Figma, Inkscape), upload it to our SVG to DXF converter, set the real-world size in step 2, map layers if needed, and download the DXF. Convert text to outlines before exporting for best results.
Yes. After you download a DXF, open the free DXF quote calculator, upload the same file, enter your material and machine rates, and get an instant price estimate.
Yes, completely free. No signup required, no email list, no payment information. If you find them useful, consider NanoQuote for full quoting with nesting and customer links.
Not at all. These tools are completely standalone. You can use them forever without ever signing up for NanoQuote.
The DXF calculator works with standard DXF files from most CAD software (AutoCAD, LibreCAD, Fusion 360, etc.). It extracts lines, circles, arcs, and polylines to calculate cut length and pierce count.
It's as accurate as the numbers you put in. If you input your true monthly overhead and desired profit margin, it will give you an accurate break-even and recommended shop rate.
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