Turn any place into something you can Laser
Browser-based studios that turn real locations into machine-ready files. Design layered, laser-cuttable maps or carve 3D terrain relief from real elevation data. Real tools, not a static generator.
14-day free trial · cancel anytime.
You didn’t buy your machine to spend hours in software
- Not to fight with design software at midnight while orders pile up.
- Not to stitch together five different apps just to get one machine-ready file.
- Not to turn down custom orders because the design work takes longer than the machine time.
- Not to watch your machine sit idle while you're still tweaking a design.
You invested in a machine to create!
Your machine makes money when it’s running. Let’s get it running.
The bottleneck isn’t your machine - it’s your design time.
Not one tool. A growing suite of maker apps.
Maker Studio is one subscription for everything we build, starting with two powerful ways to make maps, plus a growing lineup of maker tools that all share your credits and account.
One membership unlocks every studio, no per-app upgrades.
The same credits power exports across every app.
Whatever we ship next is already part of your plan.
Layered Map Maker
Turn any location into a stack of laser-cuttable vector layers (streets, water, terrain), ready to cut, engrave, and assemble.
Tap into higher-margin custom maps in minutes, with no steep learning curve.
14-day free trial · cancel anytime.
Exports: SVG · DXF · EPS · PDF
3D Maps
Generate 3D terrain relief from real elevation data, then carve it on a CNC or 3D print it. High-end topographic art without 3D modeling software.
Sell premium dimensional maps without learning CAD.
14-day free trial · cancel anytime.
Exports: STL · 3MF · PNG · SVGYour membership is a growing workshop of apps.
Boxes, sheet-nesting, tumbler wraps. More maker apps are on the way, each included in your membership and sharing your credits and account. No add-ons, no upsells.
Box Maker
Parametric boxes & cases
Finger-jointed boxes, trays and enclosures sized to your material, cut-ready in a click.
Fit Sheet
Auto-nest & save material
Pack your parts onto sheets automatically to cut waste and get more out of every board.
Tumbler Maker
Full-wrap tumbler art
Design full-wrap tumbler graphics with a live 3D preview before you print or sublimate.
More maker apps on the way
Every new app we ship lands in your plan on day one, no new plan, no extra cost. Your membership only gets more powerful.
Maps, two ways.
Two siblings under one Maps umbrella. Pick the make you want: flat and layered, or dimensional and carved.
Layered Map Maker
Turn any location into layered, laser-cuttable vector maps. Stack materials, tune every layer, and start from community templates you can make your own.
Streets, blocks and coastline cut as crisp, layer-separated vector parcels.
14-day free trial · cancel anytime.
3D Maps
Generate dimensional relief models from real elevation data to CNC-carve or 3D-print. Sculpt terrain with highly-visual, direct-manipulation editing.
Export a watertight mesh sized for your printer bed, with a flat base and clean overhangs.
14-day free trial · cancel anytime.
A real canvas, layer panel, and materials, right in your browser.
Click into the actual studio: paint layers, swap materials, and see laser-cut edges update as you go. No install, no signup to explore.
No signup — jump right in.
Fits right into the way you already work
Maker Studio isn’t here to replace your setup. It’s the missing piece that makes everything faster. Generate your design, export clean files, and open them in whatever software runs your machine.
What changes when you use Maker Studio
Say yes to custom orders
Customer requesting a specific location? A unique design? Generate it on the spot. No more “I'll get back to you.”
Ship more orders per week
A design that used to eat an evening now takes minutes. Take on more custom orders without working more hours.
Keep your machine running
Less time in software means more time cutting, engraving, and printing. Your machine pays for itself faster.
Scale without hiring a designer
You don't need to learn Illustrator or hire someone who did. The tool does the design work. You do the making.
Idea to finished product in three steps
Choose from Layered Map Maker, 3D Map Maker, Tumbler Maker, with more on the way.
Customize your design with simple controls. No learning curve, no manual required.
Download production-ready files and send them straight to your machine.
Straightforward pricing No surprises
Start with free tools. Upgrade when you need more.
Hobby
- 25,000 Credits
Creator
- 50,000 Credits
Built for makers.
Approved by makers
“I've tried several ways to create layered maps, and Laser Map Maker has been by far the easiest. The software is intuitive, generates clean layers, and saves a tremendous amount of design time.”
“I've made a few maps and I am by no means an expert, but this program is easy to use and I love it!”
“The people are VERY helpful and they seem to care that everything goes well for you when using the map maker.”
“I have really enjoyed making maps and the software has made it pretty easy. It brought out a love for maps that I didn't even know I wanted or needed.”
“Maker Studio, previously Laser Map Maker, is a great place to post projects and receive answers to the many questions that we map makers have. Keep up the good work.”
“The map maker program is awesome and growing with speed. I've received great support from the team each time I've needed it.”
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