What is VCarve?

Vectric VCarve is an advanced CNC software package designed for producing detailed 2.5D decorative carvings and machining complex parts on CNC routers. It features a wide range of toolpath strategies such as v-carving, chamfering, fluting, prism, moulding, and supports importing 3D models for machining, making it versatile for both artistic and functional projects. The Desktop edition is perfect for hobbyists and small businesses with CNC machines up to 24”x24”, while the Pro edition provides unlimited job sizes and adds powerful production tools like true shape nesting, toolpath merging, job setup sheets, keep-out zones, and gadget automation. VCarve offers a comprehensive suite of drawing tools, bitmap editing and cropping, image vectorization, and advanced text controls including kerning and live editing feedback. Realistic 3D previews with material textures enable users to simulate machining operations and create compelling client visuals. The built-in tool database manages cutter properties and machining parameters, syncing across machines via V&Co accounts for seamless workflow. Additional capabilities include rotary axis machining, production plate engraving, array copy toolpaths, and customizable toolpath templates to improve efficiency. Vectric’s software supports job and material setup for single-sided, double-sided, and rotary projects, accommodating a wide range of CNC applications. Extensive online video tutorials, a vibrant user forum, and regular software updates ensure users stay productive and informed. VCarve empowers CNC operators to create precise, high-quality carvings and components with ease and confidence.

Pricing

Price Starts At:
$699 one-time payment
Free Trial Offered?:
Yes

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Company Facts

Company Name:
Vectric
Date Founded:
2005
Company Location:
United Kingdom
Company Website:
www.vectric.com/products/vcarve/

Product Details

Deployment
Windows
Training Options
Documentation Hub
Webinars
On-Site Training
Video Library
Support
Standard Support
Web-Based Support

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

VCarve Categories and Features

Engineering Software

2D Drawing
3D Modeling
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Collaboration
Design Analysis
Design Export
Document Management
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics
Presentation Tools
Structural Engineering

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CNC

VCarve Customer Reviews

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  • Reviewer Name: David P.
    Position: User
    Has used product for: 6-12 Months
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Terrible User Interface

    Date: Jul 08 2025
    Summary

    I tried using the software for a while before making this review. I wanted to give it a fair chance and not rip on it just because I was a newbie. I'm not a newbie anymore, and can confidently say that this software has one of the most confusing user interfaces I've ever seen. For example, I wanted to create an arc with a specific radius. I set the radius. As soon as I click the next element, or tab out of the radius setting, or anything else I could think of, the damn software resets the radius to the previous settings. That's just one of many examples of UI operations that make no sense or don't work at all. Very disappointed.

    Positive

    It does a lot if you can figure out how to use the features. Unfortunately, that is very difficult to do.

    Negative

    Many features don't seem to work, or are so confusing that you just can't figure them out. And for documentation, Vectric supplies YouTube videos ONLY, and many of them are obsolete.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Partner
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    VCarve review

    Date: May 31 2022
    Summary

    Almost great software hobbled by a lack of key mapping.
    4.5 stars with key mapping.

    I feel like this is the most amazing stupidest software ever, with outstanding features coupled with interface challenges. To be fair I probably design and draw things up differently than how this program was designed to be used, but a little compromise on vcarves end would make my job a lot easier

    The design process is clunky and inefficient(for me). Almost no aspect of the program works quite like I want to use it, from how the nest function decides what constitutes a part and what's a feature of a part, to how it's move or rotate options are presented. I use other programs to align tricky to align parts (now that's inefficiency at work).

    Overall it's amazing design and cam software, I hope they implement comprehensive hot keys or keyboard mapping.

    Positive

    Almost great design and CAM software.
    Excellent toolpath control and toolpath options,
    An ability to have multiple sheets in one file,
    bump increments that dynamically change based on zoom.
    Various export formats, multiple 3d format imports.
    A sweet vector selector options window.
    Node editing with bezier curve handles.
    chamfer tool paths, v-carve tool paths, fluting tool paths, and all sorts of texturing effects.
    An easy way into import different tooling.
    Automated part nesting,
    Really cool gadgets like the box creator
    2 sided machining, and the list goes on.

    Negative

    Almost great because the software is hobbled by some design decisions I don't understand.

    Its biggest flaw is a lack of comprehensive hot keys and keyboard mapping.

    With no way to map the keyboard to the drawing icons or the vector selector.

    No history or log of events.

    Poor layer menu that I can't seem to nest on the screen where I like it.

    No ability to add sheets to a job without the nest function.

    The tool path menu doesn't display all of the information that i find relevant, I'm looking at you tool number.

    No adaptive milling (you can't have everything).

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