How to Engrave Photos with a Laser Engraver: A Complete Guide to Stunning Results Laser engraving is no longer just about logos or simple text—today, you can engrave highly detailed photographs onto wood, metal, leather, acrylic, and more. Perfect for custom gifts, keepsakes, and memorial items, laser photo engraving adds deep emotional value to a product. In this guide, we'll walk you through everything you need to know about engraving photos with a laser, even if you're new to the process. Table of Contents How Laser Photo Engraving Works Preparing Your Photo: Resolution, Contrast, and Editing Best File Formats for Photo Engraving Setting Laser Power and Speed for Engraving Best Materials for Photo Engraving Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them Creative Product Ideas for Photo Engraving 1. How Laser Photo Engraving Works Unlike printing, laser engraving interprets photos by brightness levels . It uses a technique called raster engraving , where ...