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Say it. Snap it. Sketch it.
ShapeShift it.

Voice or text-driven AI that generates clean, CNC-ready SVG artwork in seconds. Describe your design, refine it conversationally, edit nodes, and export cut-safe files — no design experience required.

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Wolf howling at the moon, sharp geometric edges, CNC-ready
Generated. 8 closed paths, CNC-safe. All strokes above 1mm minimum.
Make the outline thicker and simplify the face details
Updated. Stroke weight: 2px → 3px. Face simplified to 4 paths.
CNC Validation✓ Pass
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No overlap
Min size
How it works

From idea to toolpath in seconds.

No design software. No manual path cleanup. No CNC-unfriendly output. Just describe what you want and let ShapeShift handle the rest.

1

Describe your design

Talk or type your idea — or upload a photo, sketch, or logo. ShapeShift understands natural language and traces images into CNC-safe paths. Set your material, machine, and dimensions right from the prompt.

Voice · Text · Image upload · Sketch trace
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AI generates CNC-safe SVG

The AI builds fully closed-path vector artwork, enforces every CNC constraint automatically — no gradients, no open paths, no stray nodes — and validates against your machine and material profile.

Closed paths · Clean geometry · CNC validated
3

Refine, nest, and export

Refine through conversation or the design studio. Add tabs, set cut layers, nest onto a sheet, and share a preview link for client approval. Export SVG, DXF, or G-code — ready for your machine.

Design studio · Nesting · SVG · DXF · G-code
4

Sell, share, or send to machine

List your finished design on the marketplace and earn 70% of every sale. Or connect directly to your CNC machine over WiFi and send the G-code file from the studio — no USB required.

Marketplace · WiFi machine control · 70% earnings
Product tour

See it in action.

From prompt to cut file in under a minute — here's how ShapeShift works.

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Gear with 12 teeth, 32mm diameter, CNC-ready
Generating gear shape…

Describe it. AI builds it.

Type or speak your design idea. ShapeShift generates CNC-ready SVG paths in seconds — no design experience required.

The platform

Built for the machine, not the screen.

Every feature — AI generation, image tracing, real-world dimensions, nesting, validation, export, and marketplace — is built from the ground up around CNC constraints. If it can't be cut, it won't ship.

Text or voice to finished SVG.
AI Design Generator

Describe any 2D design in plain language and ShapeShift generates a fully closed-path, CNC-safe SVG instantly. Iteratively refine through natural conversation — the AI remembers context and applies CNC constraints automatically.

AI & Generation
Image-to-SVG Trace
Photo, sketch, or logo — ready to cut.

Upload any reference image and AI traces it into clean vector paths. Automatic cleanup closes open paths, removes fills, and outputs CNC-safe geometry.

Voice Mode ("Hey Shift")
Hands-free design from the shop floor.

Say "Hey Shift" to trigger voice control. Describe designs, request modifications, export files, or navigate the studio — all without touching your keyboard.

Design Chat
Multi-turn canvas generation.

Hold a full conversation with the AI about your design. Each message updates the canvas with context from the entire session — not just the last prompt.

AI Critique & Suggest
Score your design, get what to do next.

AI Critique scores your design 1–10 with specific improvement suggestions. AI Suggest analyzes your canvas and recommends the next logical design steps.

Design Studio
Design Studio
Professional node and path editing.

Full vector editor built for CNC. Edit nodes, adjust bezier handles, apply boolean operations (union, subtract, intersect), and control stroke weight with precision.

Real-World Dimensions
Design in inches and millimeters, not pixels.

Set physical dimensions directly — "Make this 24 inches wide, 1/8 inch kerf." Every measurement maps to what the machine will actually cut.

Parametric Shapes
Formula-driven geometry, live sliders.

Generate gears, spirals, stars, and polygons with interactive parameter sliders. Change tooth count, radius, or wave frequency and preview updates instantly.

Box Generator
Finger-jointed boxes in seconds.

Enter width, height, depth, material thickness, and kerf — outputs a flat-pack box with precision finger joints optimized for your machine.

Photo Engrave
Photos converted to halftone or stipple.

Convert photos to engraving-ready halftone dots or stipple patterns. Output is pure vector — no raster paths sent to your machine.

Shape Library
Hardware & bracket presets, one click.

12 ready-made shapes: mounting holes, T-slots, L-brackets, countersinks, arrows, and decorative elements. Drop into your design and size to fit.

CNC & Manufacturing
Layer-Based Cut Operations
Pocket, engrave, and through-cut on separate layers.

Assign paths to dedicated cut layers. Multi-sheet designs let you organize complex projects across pages with distinct cut sequences.

CNC Validator
Every file verified before it cuts.

Automatic validation of closed paths, self-intersections, stray points, minimum feature size, and stroke thickness. Real-time status with actionable issue flags.

Material & Machine Profiles
Constraints set per machine and material.

Select your machine (Shapeoko, X-Carve, LongMill, plasma, laser) and material. The validator and AI enforce the right kerf and minimum feature size automatically.

Auto-Tabs & Bridges
Parts stay put. Every time.

For through-cuts, automatically inserts holding tabs at optimal positions so parts don't fall through mid-cut. Tab size, count, and placement are configurable.

G-code Simulator
Watch the toolpath before the cut.

Simulate the actual cutting toolpath with animated preview — rapid moves, cut moves, and plunge depth visualized. Catch air cuts before wasting material.

Machine Connect
WiFi GRBL control from browser or mobile.

Connect directly to Grbl-ESP32 / FluidNC machines over WiFi. Jog axes, zero WCS, send G-code files, and monitor machine status in real time.

Export & Production
Export Engine
SVG, DXF, G-code, PNG — all machine-ready.

Every export is CNC-validated before download. Includes G-code post-processors (GRBL, LinuxCNC, Mach3, Laser), kerf compensation, and multi-pass depth.

Nesting Engine
More parts, less waste.

Place multiple designs onto a single material sheet with automatic nesting — maximizing yield and minimizing offcuts. Re-nest in one click when designs change.

Batch & Serial Export
Dozens of unique files in one click.

Export multiple designs or serialize a design with incrementing numbers. Batch jobs download as a ZIP with individual SVG, DXF, or G-code per variant.

Tiling
Large designs split across sheets.

Designs bigger than your machine bed are automatically tiled across multiple sheets with registration marks. Pieces assemble perfectly after cutting.

Community & Marketplace
Design Marketplace
Buy, sell, and earn — 70% to the creator.

Browse CNC designs from the community. One click loads any design into your studio. Sell your own designs and keep 70% of every sale — ShapeShift handles payments.

Design Gallery
Publish, browse, remix.

Publish designs to the public gallery. Browse the community catalog, preview any design, and fork it into your studio as a starting point.

Real-time Collaboration
Live multi-user design sessions.

Share a session link and co-edit in real time. Live cursors, instant shape sync, and presence indicators — design together from anywhere.

Weekly Challenges
Compete, vote, win.

Community design challenges with weekly themes and prizes. Submit your best work, vote on others, and win ShapeShift Pro subscriptions.

Teams & Platform
Version History
Every save. Fully restorable.

Every cloud save snapshots your design automatically. Browse 50 versions per project, compare timestamps and shape counts, and restore any previous state.

Team Collaboration
Up to 5 members on a shared workspace.

Invite team members by email with editor or viewer roles. Shared cloud designs, comment threads, and workspace management — all on Studio plan.

Public API
Programmatic SVG generation.

REST API endpoint for generating CNC-safe SVGs from natural language. Add ShapeShift generation to your own tools, pipelines, or CNC software. Studio plan.

Mobile Companion App
iOS & Android shop-floor control.

The ShapeShift mobile app lets you manage job queues, monitor designs, connect to machines over WiFi, and generate designs from the shop floor.

Pricing

Start cutting for free.

Every plan includes CNC validation and SVG export. Upgrade when you need unlimited generations, DXF, voice, or team features.

Free
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Try it. See what the AI can do.

Start free
  • 10 AI generations/day
  • Basic design studio
  • SVG export
  • CNC validation
  • Browse & load free marketplace designs
  • Community support
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Pro
$29/month

For makers, fabricators, and small shops.

Get started →
  • Unlimited AI generations
  • Full design studio + voice mode
  • SVG + DXF + G-code export
  • CNC validation + reports
  • Version history (50 saves)
  • Sell designs — earn 70% per sale
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Priority AI queue
Studio
$99/month

For production shops and design studios.

Get started →
  • Everything in Pro
  • Unlimited saved projects
  • Team collaboration (up to 5 members)
  • Public API for programmatic generation
  • Custom CNC constraint profiles
  • Batch & serial export
  • Machine connect (WiFi GRBL)
  • Priority support
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Marketplace earnings — on every paid plan

List your CNC designs on the ShapeShift Marketplace and keep 70% of every sale. ShapeShift handles payments, delivery, and buyer support. Start earning on Pro or Studio.

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Enterprise & OEM

Running ShapeShift embedded in your own CNC software, machine brand, or production pipeline? We offer white-label licensing, custom constraint profiles, on-prem deployment, and volume API pricing.

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