Laser Photo Prep: EngravePrep
Wood, Slate, Glass & Acrylic
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Transform phone photos into precise, one-bit PNGs for laser engraving. Offers extensive control over dithering, tone, and size for various materials. Unlock full-resolution exports with a one-time purchase, no subscription required.
What's New in Laser Photo Prep
1.1
August 10, 2026
Crop photos directly with pinch, drag, and twist gestures. The editor now keeps the image visible while you adjust material, look, tone, and size controls.
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FAQ
What is Laser Photo Prep?
Laser Photo Prep is an app that converts ordinary photos into exactly sized, one-bit PNGs ready for laser engraving. It allows you to choose your material, compare dot patterns, and adjust details before exporting.
How does Laser Photo Prep handle payments?
Laser Photo Prep offers full-resolution exports with a one-time unlock, meaning there is no subscription. You can try its six-mode dither test strip for free on scrap materials.
What materials can Laser Photo Prep prepare images for?
The app includes built-in starting points for light wood, dark slate, glass, acrylic, and coated metal. It also offers manual control for other engravable surfaces.
Can I adjust the image before exporting?
Yes, you have extensive control over cropping, straightening, exposure, gamma, contrast, black point, white point, and sharpening. You can also select units (inches/millimeters), DPI, and pixel dimensions.
Does Laser Photo Prep process photos on my device?
Yes, your photos are processed entirely on your device. Laser Photo Prep requires no account, uploads no photos, and contains no ads or analytics.
What dithering options are available in Laser Photo Prep?
Laser Photo Prep allows you to compare Floyd–Steinberg, Jarvis–Judice–Ninke, Stucki, Atkinson, Bayer, and threshold processing at the same output size.
Is Laser Photo Prep suitable for beginners?
The app offers a free six-mode dither test strip for scrap testing, allowing users to experiment before committing to a purchase. Its intuitive controls and material presets also aid beginners.
What devices does Laser Photo Prep support?
Laser Photo Prep is available for iPhone and iPad, running on iOS. It was last updated on August 10, 2026.