By Team Edtoolkits · Creative & print
Make layered photo stencils with connected islands and SVG cut paths.
Use the guide alongside the working tool.
Open Photo to Stencil →Start with a good source
Add a clear photo and adjust threshold until the main shapes are visible.
Design and review
Choose one to three tonal layers and bridge width. Inspect small islands and cut paths.
Print or export
Export individual SVG layers or a printable multi-page PDF.
Privacy and practical limits
Everything is generated on your device; photos, names and designs are not uploaded. No AI model or cloud processing is used. JPG, PNG and WebP: up to 20 MB and 16 MP per photo, 50 MB combined, four photos for a book and one for other tools. Photos are normalized to a 640-pixel working copy; complex textures and low contrast may need different settings. SVG and PNG export the selected sheet; PDF includes every sheet, including separate solutions. PDF artwork is rasterized at approximately 200 dpi on A4. SVG contains vector shapes/text and embedded pixels for photo puzzles; original metadata is not retained. Smaller inputs may be needed on mobile. Cancel stops the active worker; changing controls discards stale results. Black areas are removed; white bridges connect enclosed islands to surrounding material. Registration crosses align layers. Narrow features can still be too delicate for a particular cutter or material; inspect and test before cutting. SVG uses closed grid-edge paths, not photographic detail.
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Keep your original files and review the result. Found unclear instructions? Contact Team Edtoolkits.