Machine Efficiency Analyzer
Upload a full SVG file to see how much machine time your file wastes on head travel — and how path reordering fixes it. Or paste a single d attribute to count and simplify nodes. Free, no account required.
Two ways your file wastes machine time
Most laser and plotter operators focus on node count — but head travel is often the bigger problem. A production file can spend more than half its machine time moving between paths with the laser off. Path reordering (Travel Optimizer) eliminates this without touching the artwork.
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Excess nodes
Every node is a direction change. Excess nodes cause micro-stutters, slower cut speeds, and rougher edges. Fix: RDP simplification.
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Unoptimized travel
Paths drawn in file order force the head to criss-cross the sheet. Fix: Travel Optimizer reorders paths so the head moves the shortest total distance.
Laser preset
ε = 2 units
Tight tolerance. Preserves fine detail.
Plotter preset
ε = 5 units
Smooth paths. Ideal for pen plotters.
Cricut preset
ε = 10 units
Loose tolerance for craft cutters.