How to laser photos?

Mementos on wood, glass, metal and much more.

Laser engraving photos is a great way to create unique keepsakes. It doesn't matter if you want to engrave a photo on wood, glass, metal or any other material. With a JustLaser laser engraver, it's easy to create beautiful and unusual photo engravings.

When photo engraving, it is important to use a high-contrast and well-exposed photo. This allows the individual details of the photo to become clearly visible. The resolution of the photo is also important. The higher the resolution, the better the result.

The correct settings for photo engraving depend on the material on which the photo is to be engraved. For example, a resolution of at least 300 dpi is recommended for photo engraving on wood. On laminate or acrylic, the resolution should be 500-600 dpi. For photo engraving on anodised aluminium, the resolution should even be 600-1,000 dpi.

Before starting the actual photo engraving, it is recommended to create a so-called greyscale matrix. This involves engraving a 100% black field and then measuring how much laser power was needed for the respective shade of black. This way you can find out which settings are best for the material you want to use.

Laser engraving photos is a great way to create personalised and unique keepsakes. With a JustLaser laser engraver, it's easy to create beautiful and unusual photo engravings.