High-quality conversion for vector-to-vector formats.
Do you have a specific RLD file that won't open? Leave the file header information (first 20 bytes in a hex editor) in the comments below, and our engineering team will help you identify the exact conversion path.
If preserving those machine settings is essential, consider keeping both the original .RLD and the converted .DXF side by side, or exporting directly to LightBurn’s native .lbrn format when possible (more on that below). rld to dxf converter
Click on (do not use "Save As", as this will only let you save as an RLD or an alternate Ruida format).
class DXFCircle: def (self, center: Point2D, radius: float, color: DXFColor = DXFColor.BYLAYER, layer: str = "0"): self.center = center self.radius = radius self.color = color self.layer = layer High-quality conversion for vector-to-vector formats
Translating proprietary RLD paths into DXF vectors can sometimes result in "segmented" lines. Instead of one smooth curve, the DXF might show hundreds of tiny straight lines. This requires manual "joining" or "spline conversion" in the destination software. Layer Loss
Commercial tools preserve layers, line weights, and real-world coordinates (X,Y,Z). The free screenshot method flattens everything and destroys scale. If preserving those machine settings is essential, consider
Because .RLD is a closed, proprietary format, it cannot be opened in standard vector graphic editors like Adobe Illustrator, Inkscape, or CorelDRAW. This incompatibility severely limits collaboration and file sharing, effectively locking the design into the RDWorks ecosystem.
Best for: Asking for help or sharing a solution in a discussion group.
class RLDFormat(Enum): """Supported RLD format types""" ASCII_POINTS = "ascii_points" # Simple X Y coordinates BINARY_POLYLINES = "binary_poly" # Binary polyline data RAPID_LASER = "rapid_laser" # RAPID laser scanner format GENERIC_CSV = "generic_csv" # CSV with X,Y,Z or X,Y
What or laser software are you currently running?