I’ve used many of the most popular laser engraving software with my laser cutters, and this guide will compare my hands-on experience so you can decide which is right for you You’ll need software to create and edit your designs prior to the engraving process, but how do you know which is the best laser cutting and engraving software for you? Laser engraving isn’t controlled manually - it relies on laser cutting software that instructs the laser where to move using g-code.