CNC design & carving, right in your browser.
webcarve is a complete CAD/CAM suite for sign-making, woodworking and engraving — draw 2D vectors, V‑carve, model and sculpt 3D reliefs, simulate the cut and post clean G‑code. No install, no licence dongle.
Runs in Chrome, Edge, Safari & Firefox · Autosaves locally · GRBL · Mach3 · Marlin · rotary · Vectric .pp import
Everything from a quick sign to a sculpted relief
One toolset that scales from simple 2D cut-outs to full Aspire-class 3D modelling.
2D vector CAD
Draw, node-edit, boolean, offset, fillet, array, text-on-curve and dimensions. Import SVG & DXF, trace bitmaps.
V-carving & decorative
V-carve, fluting, prism, inlay and photo toolpaths — the distinctive cuts that set sign work apart.
3D relief modelling
Create shapes, two-rail sweeps, extrudes, weaves and textures. Combine components with add/subtract/merge.
Interactive sculpting
Raise, lower, smooth and flatten the relief surface by hand with brush tools and one-stroke undo.
Full CAM
Profile, pocket, drill, 3D rough/finish/rest, tabs, ramps, line & arc leads, tool database and templates.
Simulation & G-code
Material-removal preview, arc (G2/G3) output, multi-tool programs, rotary wrap, and GRBL/Mach3/Marlin/.pp posts.
See it in action
A familiar light workspace — design on the left, model and toolpaths on the right.
Illustrative mockups of the live app.
Three plans, one app
Pick the tier that matches your work. Upgrade any time — your projects carry over.
webcarve light
- 2D vector CAD & import (SVG/DXF)
- Profile, Pocket & Drilling toolpaths
- Tool database & toolpath templates
- Simulation & G-code export
- V-carving & decorative toolpaths
- 3D modelling
webcarve
- Everything in light
- V-carving, fluting, prism, inlay
- Photo / texture engraving
- Import & machine 3D models (STL)
- 3D Rough, Finish & Rest toolpaths
- Create & sculpt 3D components
webcarve pro
- Everything in webcarve
- Create 3D components & sweeps
- Interactive sculpting
- True-shape nesting
- Rotary (4th-axis) machining
- STL model export
Feature comparison
| Capability | light | webcarve | pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2D design, import & nesting layout | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Profile / Pocket / Drilling | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| V-carving, fluting, prism, inlay, photo | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Import & machine 3D models | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| 3D Rough / Finish / Rest | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Create & sculpt 3D components | — | — | ✓ |
| True-shape nesting | — | — | ✓ |
| Rotary machining | — | — | ✓ |
| Arc output, multi-tool, templates | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to install anything?
No — webcarve runs entirely in your browser. There's nothing to download and your work autosaves locally on your machine.
Can it create 3D relief models like Aspire?
Yes. webcarve pro includes a full 3D relief modeller — create shapes, two-rail sweeps, extrudes, weaves and textures, sculpt the surface by hand, then machine it with 3D roughing, finishing and rest toolpaths.
Which controllers and post-processors are supported?
GRBL, Mach3 and Marlin ship built-in, plus a rotary (X/A) post. You can also import Vectric .pp post-processors. Output supports arc (G2/G3) fitting and multi-tool programs with tool changes.
How does it compare to Cut2D, VCarve and Aspire?
The three plans align deliberately: light matches Cut2D Desktop (2D + basic toolpaths), webcarve matches VCarve Desktop (V-carving + machining imported 3D models), and pro matches Aspire (full 3D component creation and sculpting).
Can I move my projects between plans?
Yes. Projects are forward-compatible — upgrade or downgrade any time and your designs, toolpaths and tools come with you.
Start carving in your browser
No install, no credit card for the free tier. Open the app and you're designing in seconds.
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