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File formats
Our guides and articles about file formats.
November 4, 2026 · 4 min
PandaFile adds AtomStack, Silhouette and LaserPecker formats
The latest PandaFile update adds laser and cutting software filters, recognizes new file formats, and shows real previews whenever a file can be rendered.
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Understanding a G-code file (.gcode, .nc) and how to manage it
G-code is the language of machines, but it's also the most fragile file to archive. Here's what it contains, why it isn't reusable everywhere, and how to manage it.
Read the article →October 2, 2026 · 4 min
Opening and previewing a LightBurn file (.lbrn2)
What is a .lbrn2 file, what do you open it with, and how do you recognize it without launching LightBurn? Here's the essential rundown on laser cutting's native format.
Read the article →October 1, 2026 · 7 min
A maker's file formats: SVG, DXF, STL, 3MF, LBRN, G-code
Laser cutting, CNC, 3D printing, design: every workshop has its own formats. A clear overview of what each is for, and how to preview them all in one place.
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