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Carveco

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What it is

Carveco is Windows CAD and CNC machining software for designing and manufacturing artistic 2D and 3D products. Maker targets hobbyists, woodworkers, sign-makers, and small businesses using CNC routers or engravers; it includes vector editing, bitmap-to-vector conversion, relief design, machining strategies, toolpath simulation, and export. Maker Plus adds relief sculpting, nesting, drill banks, batch calculations, and toolpath operations. Pro is for professional decorative work from individual pieces to production at scale. Carveco says it directly supports over 300 CNC machine tools and has dedicated post-processors for many machines. It exports formats including G-Code, STL, AI, DXF, SVG, PDF, OBJ, IGES, STEP, and 3DM. It does not include CNC controller or G-Code sending and streaming software, so a separate compatible controller application is needed. Maker subscriptions start at $17.50 a month, with a 30-day trial for new customers that converts to paid unless cancelled. Subscription software requires internet for activation and must reconnect to its licensing server at least once every 21 days.

Spec sheet

Product
Carveco is CAD and CNC machining software for designing and manufacturing artistic 2D and 3D products.Read 8 Oct 2026 · carveco.com
Headquarters
Carveco Ltd lists its address in Lighthorne, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom.Read 8 Oct 2026 · carveco.com
Founded
2018Read 28 Sep 2026 · carveco.com
AI availability
Carveco AI tools are included with subscriptions and are not available with perpetual licenses.Read 8 Oct 2026 · carveco.com
CNC compatibility
Carveco says it directly supports over 300 CNC machine tools and includes dedicated post-processors for many machines.Read 8 Oct 2026 · carveco.com
Company history
Carveco says it was formed in mid-2018 to provide continued access and service to users of discontinued ArtCAM software.Read 8 Oct 2026 · carveco.com
Controller limitation
Carveco does not include CNC controller or G-Code sending/streaming software; users need a separate compatible controller application.Read 8 Oct 2026 · carveco.com
Maker audience
Carveco Maker is positioned for hobbyists, woodworkers, sign-makers, and small businesses using CNC routers or engravers.Read 8 Oct 2026 · carveco.com
Maker features
Maker includes vector drawing and editing, bitmap-to-vector conversion, relief design, machining strategies, toolpath simulation, and export.Read 8 Oct 2026 · carveco.com
Maker Plus features
Maker Plus adds 3D design and production tools including relief sculpting, nesting, drill banks, batch calculations, and toolpath operations.Read 8 Oct 2026 · carveco.com
Operating system
Carveco products are Windows only, and the company says it does not officially support other platforms.Read 8 Oct 2026 · carveco.com
Perpetual maintenance
Perpetual licenses include 12 months of maintenance with software updates and dedicated or priority support, after which maintenance can be renewed or the installed version retained.Read 8 Oct 2026 · carveco.com
Pro use
Carveco Pro is a professional grade design and manufacturing product for decorative work ranging from individual pieces to production at scale.Read 8 Oct 2026 · carveco.com
Subscription connectivity
Subscription software needs internet access for activation and must reconnect to its licensing server at least once every 21 days.Read 8 Oct 2026 · carveco.com
Support and training
Carveco provides a Help Centre, FAQs, training and tutorials, and a user community.Read 8 Oct 2026 · carveco.com

Plans and prices

Carveco Maker monthly subscription $17.50 a month $17.50/month; auto-renews until cancelled Subscription only · 30-day free trial for new customers · trial converts to paid unless cancelled Read 8 Oct 2026 · carveco.com
Carveco Maker Plus monthly subscription $50 a month $50/month; subscriptions auto-renew until cancelled 30-day free trial for new customers · trial converts to paid unless cancelled Read 8 Oct 2026 · carveco.com
Carveco Maker 12-month subscription $180 a year $180/year; auto-renews until cancelled Subscription only · 30-day free trial for new customers · trial converts to paid unless cancelled Read 8 Oct 2026 · carveco.com
Carveco Pro monthly subscription $250 a month $250/month Includes 300 AI credits/month · AI available on subscription Read 8 Oct 2026 · carveco.com
Carveco Maker Plus 12-month subscription $540 a year $540/year; subscriptions auto-renew until cancelled 30-day free trial for new customers · trial converts to paid unless cancelled Read 8 Oct 2026 · carveco.com
Carveco Maker Plus perpetual license $1,500, paid once $1500 Includes 12 months of maintenance · Carveco AI only available on subscription Read 8 Oct 2026 · carveco.com
Carveco Pro 12-month subscription $2,700 a year $2700/year Includes 3600 AI credits/year · AI available on subscription Read 8 Oct 2026 · carveco.com
Carveco Pro perpetual license $8,000, paid once $8,000 Includes 12 months of maintenance · Carveco AI only available on subscription Read 8 Oct 2026 · carveco.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Maker includes vector, relief, and toolpath tools.
  • Maker Plus adds nesting and relief sculpting.
  • Direct support for over 300 CNC machine tools.
  • Pro covers decorative work through production at scale.
  • 30-day free trial for new subscription customers.

Limits

  • Windows only; other platforms are not officially supported.
  • Separate compatible CNC controller software is required.
  • Subscriptions need periodic licensing-server reconnection.
  • AI tools are unavailable with perpetual licenses.

Who it suits

Maker suits hobbyists, woodworkers, sign-makers, and small businesses with CNC routers or engravers. Maker Plus adds tools for expanded 3D design and production, while Pro is aimed at professional decorative work.

Verdict

Carveco spans entry-level CNC design through professional decorative production, with distinct capabilities across Maker, Maker Plus, and Pro. Factor in Windows-only support and the separate controller application when assessing fit.

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