ALIG - New Image to G-Code Generator for Laser Engraving (Free & Open Source) 2026-02-10

I’m a quenbe CNC owner and I’ve been working on a side project called ALIG (Advanced Laser Imaging Generator). I wanted a lightweight tool that gives full control over the G-Code output.

I built this specifically to solve the "stuttering" issues in Mach4 by supporting synchronized analog commands, but I made it universal so it works for everyone.

Key Features

• 100% Free & Open Source: This tool is free to use for the community. While donations are never required, they are greatly appreciated to help support further development!
  
  
• Dual Mode Support:
  • M67/M68 (Analog): Optimized for Mach4/PoKeys users for instant power modulation.
    
    
  • S (Spindle): Standard PWM commands for GRBL and other controllers.
• Highly Customizable: Define your own Custom Headers & Footers to match your machine's safety and start-up routines.
  
  
• Clean Grayscales: Includes Latency Correction (to align pixels at high speed) and Thermal Ramp (to prevent charring).
  
  
• No Install Required: Standalone .exe for Windows (portable).

Why use ALIG?
If you find that your current software is a "black box" or if you're struggling with laser sync issues on Mach4, ALIG gives you back control over every line of G-Code generated.

Download & Project Page
You can find the source code and the latest releases here: https://github.com/MoMo830/AliG

I'm currently in Beta (v0.95b) and would love to hear your feedback, especially if you are using it on different types of machines!