Professional Image-to-Depth Map Software (100% Free & Offline)
DepthGen Pro v1.0.0 — Free Edition is a free, offline image-to-depth-map application designed for laser engraving, CNC carving, relief modeling, and 3D height-map generation.
Unlike online tools or AI-based solutions, it works entirely offline, ensuring full privacy, zero data upload, and maximum control over depth generation.
This is the original v1.0.0 release, and it stays free — no licence key, no watermark, no limits. It is not the current paid release. DepthGen Pro V3 is a different application built on an AI depth engine with a photometric relief pipeline for coins and engraved surfaces, 16-bit and EXR export, batch processing, and depth editing. The full comparison is further down this page.
If your workflow ends in LightBurn, use the 8-bit vs 16-bit depth-map guide to choose the correct export precision and pass count.
This software converts standard 2D images into accurate grayscale depth maps and 3D height-mapped previews using pure mathematical image processing, not artificial intelligence.
Key Features
Image to Depth Map Conversion
- Convert PNG, JPG, JPEG images into depth maps
- Grayscale-based depth calculation
- Contrast-aware depth distribution
- High-precision depth normalization
Full Manual Control
- Depth strength adjustment
- Contrast and gamma correction
- Min / max depth clamping
- Depth inversion toggle
- Detail enhancement control
- Noise reduction and smoothing filters
Edge-Aware Depth Processing
- Sobel edge detection
- Laplacian edge enhancement
- Canny edge detection
- Adjustable edge intensity for sharper engravings
Real-Time Preview
- Live depth map preview
- Split view (original + depth)
- Zoom and pan controls
- Instant parameter feedback
3D Engraving & Relief Preview
DepthGen Pro includes a real-time 3D preview engine that simulates how your depth map will look after engraving or carving.
Supported Simulations
- Laser engraving preview
- CNC relief carving
- Height-map surface rendering
3D Controls
- Adjustable Z-height scale
- Dynamic lighting and shadows
- Light angle control
- Wireframe mode for inspection
This allows you to verify engraving depth before production, saving time and materials.
Export Formats
DepthGen Pro supports professional export formats used in fabrication workflows:
- PNG grayscale depth map
- High-contrast laser engraving images
- STL height-map mesh (for CNC & 3D printing)
- Engraving-ready grayscale output
All exports are generated locally, with no internet dependency.
100% Offline & No AI
Unlike many tools on the market:
- No artificial intelligence
- No machine learning
- No cloud processing
- No image uploads
- No tracking
- No subscriptions
DepthGen Pro uses classical image processing algorithms and WebGL-based 3D rendering, making it ideal for professionals who require predictable, repeatable results.
Ideal Use Cases
- Laser engraving on wood, leather, acrylic, slate, and metal
- CNC relief carving
- 3D height-map generation
- Artistic bas-relief design
- Maker, FabLab, and workshop workflows
- Privacy-focused offline environments
Technical Overview
- Runs locally in the browser
- Works on Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Responsive design (desktop & tablet)
- Built with modern web technologies
- No external APIs required
Free Edition vs. DepthGen Pro V3
Both run fully offline on your own machine and never upload an image. They are built on different engines, so they suit different work:
| Feature | Free Edition v1.0.0 | DepthGen Pro V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | One-time payment |
| Runs offline | Yes | Yes |
| Depth engine | Classical image processing | 3 offline AI models + photometric relief |
| Relief detail on coins & medallions | Read as a flat plane | Photometric reconstruction |
| Manual depth sliders | Yes | Yes |
| Edge detection (Sobel/Laplacian/Canny) | Yes | Yes |
| Depth editing | Sliders only | Height brush, non-destructive |
| 3D preview | Yes | Yes |
| PNG export | 8-bit grayscale | 8-bit and 16-bit |
| EXR 32-bit export | No | Yes |
| STL export | Height-map mesh | Watertight STL/OBJ, configurable plate |
| Batch processing | No | Yes |
| Updates & support | None — legacy release | Lifetime updates included |
If you are engraving photographs on wood or slate and want a free tool that does the job, the Free Edition is genuinely enough. If you engrave coins, medallions, or anything with real surface relief — or you process orders in batches and need 16-bit precision — that is what V3 was built for.
Free to Use
The Free Edition is completely free.
No licence keys.
No hidden limits.
No watermarks.
No trial that expires.
It is the v1.0.0 release and no longer receives updates. Everything described above is what it does today, and it will keep doing it.
Download the Free Edition Now
Direct download, no email required — DepthGen Pro Setup 1.0.0.exe.
Need relief detail the free edition can't reach?
DepthGen Pro V3 adds an AI depth engine, photometric reconstruction for coins and engraved surfaces, 16-bit and EXR export, batch processing, and a height brush for fixing depth by hand.
One-time payment · lifetime access · no subscription
- Lifetime licence
- Runs offline
- Free updates forever
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