LightBurn
LightBurn is professional layout, editing, and control software specifically designed for laser cutting and engraving machines. It serves as a comprehensive solution for laser operators, makers, and small businesses who need to design, modify, and execute laser cutting projects. The software features a powerful vector editor that allows users to arrange, edit, and create new shapes, while providing precise control over laser parameters like power, speed, number of passes, cut order, brightness, contrast, and dithering modes. LightBurn communicates directly with laser hardware without requiring additional software, making it an essential tool for anyone working with laser cutters in manufacturing, prototyping, crafts, or educational settings.
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1 suggestionBased on the search results, LightBurn currently only offers an Intel-based version that requires Rosetta 2 to run on Apple Silicon Macs. While one Reddit comment claims the software is 'fully compatible with Apple Silicon,' the official forum discussions from 2022-2025 consistently show users requesting native Apple Silicon support, with macOS warnings that the Intel-based version may not be supported in future OS versions. The developers have not yet released a Universal or ARM64 native version. Users with Apple Silicon Macs can still run LightBurn through Rosetta 2 translation, though this may impact performance. Check the official LightBurn forums or contact the developer directly for updates on native Apple Silicon support.
Native version · Reported by in the community.
This app may have been updated to a native build — device(s) no longer report it as Intel-only, but no explicit confirmation has been received.
Sighting data is community-sourced — version availability and pricing should be verified with the developer.
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