Guides from StickerCDR on how to use CDR, SVG, EPS, PDF and PNG files for Cricut, vinyl, t-shirts, tattoos and laser cutting. New guides are added here as blog posts.
- PNG, EPS and PDF: Which File to Use for Vinyl, T-Shirts and Laser Cutting
- CDR Files: What They Are and How to Use Them
- How to Use SVG Files with Cricut
Choosing a file format
- CDR — the CorelDRAW file. Use it in CorelDRAW to edit the design and resize it without losing quality.
- SVG — the best file for Cricut and vinyl cutters. It is a vector file, so it stays sharp at any size.
- EPS — a vector file for larger prints, sign makers and laser cutting.
- PDF — easy to open, print and share, and it keeps the line art sharp.
- PNG — a picture file with a clear background, for printing stickers and for t-shirt transfers.
Cricut and vinyl
Upload the SVG file to Cricut Design Space, resize it, and cut it on vinyl. Black-and-white line art cuts cleanly because there are no colours to separate.
T-shirts
Print the PNG or PDF file as a transfer, or cut the SVG in heat-transfer vinyl. Check the size before you print — line art should stay bold at the size you wear.
Laser cutting
Use the SVG or EPS file in your laser software. Test a small cut first, and keep the lines clean and closed.
Start with the Free Designs, including tiger, lion, wolf, eagle, panther and skull.