Learn by workflow

From first boundary to a checked SVG

Choose the path that matches where you are now. The short product guides explain the geometry; the Help Center handles interface details; the making tutorial covers the downstream checks JigsawDesigner does not perform for you.

Understand puzzle cutlines

Start with the geometry: the outer boundary, internal cutlines, the connection profile, and the SVG handed to another app.

You will be ready to

Recognize what JigsawDesigner creates—and what remains a machine-specific decision.

Generated puzzle cutlines selected as editable vector geometry in JigsawDesigner — Generated cutlines remain editable in the document.
Source: Product screenshot · JigsawDesigner 1.6.0 for Mac

Level: BeginnerReading time: 6 min

What a jigsaw dieline contains

Separate the outer contour, internal cutlines, slot profile, and editable SVG result.

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Level: BeginnerReading time: 7 min

How boundary-to-cutline generation works

See how a closed boundary, slot template, and generation settings become an SVG group.

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Complete one project

Prepare a boundary, choose a connection profile, generate, inspect, and move the SVG into a downstream making workflow.

You will be ready to

Finish a repeatable boundary-to-SVG workflow with an explicit inspection checklist.

A closed boundary and puzzle generation controls ready for a complete JigsawDesigner workflow — A project ready for generation after its boundary, template, and values are reviewed.
Source: Product screenshot · JigsawDesigner 1.6.0 for Mac

Level: BeginnerReading time: 12 min

Make a laser-cut jigsaw puzzle

Follow the full handoff, including scale, line handling, material tests, and machine safety checks.

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Level: IntermediateReading time: 8 min

Jigsaw generation reference

Review supported inputs, parameters, result inspection, and common generation problems.

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Edit and export

Treat the generated result as vector geometry: inspect groups, adjust points and transforms, then export SVG at the intended scale.

You will be ready to

Refine the result without mistaking the export for a finished machine setup.

Boundary points selected for vector editing around generated puzzle cutlines in JigsawDesigner — The outer path can be inspected and adjusted point by point.
Source: Product screenshot · JigsawDesigner 1.6.0 for Mac

Level: IntermediateReading time: 8 min

Edit generated SVG geometry

Use selection, point editing, layers, grouping, resize, and rotation to refine a result.

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Level: IntermediateReading time: 6 min

SVG import and export reference

Check the current SVG-only handoff and what to verify in downstream software.

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Need a button-by-button reference?

The Help Center is organized by getting started, generation, SVG handoff, vector editing, templates, projects, shortcuts, and troubleshooting.

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Learn with a project open

JigsawDesigner includes five free generations. Premium unlocks unlimited generation and SVG export through an Apple subscription.

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