In the workflow
Why Aspect ratio matters
Locking the aspect ratio prevents a face or object from being stretched when the physical engraving size changes.
Practical check
How to evaluate it
Compare the source width-to-height ratio with the crop and final physical dimensions. A locked ratio should preserve circles, faces, and other familiar shapes without stretching.
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How to Prepare a Photo for Laser Engraving
A complete, machine-neutral workflow for choosing, cropping, tuning, dithering, sizing, inspecting, and testing a laser engraving photo.
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