PNG, EPS and PDF: Which File to Use for Vinyl, T-Shirts and Laser Cutting

Every StickerCDR design comes in CDR, SVG, EPS, PDF and PNG. The vector files — CDR, SVG and EPS — stay sharp at any size. The picture and print files — PNG and PDF — are best when you need a ready-to-print design.

PNG — for printing stickers

Use the PNG file to print stickers and t-shirt transfers. It is a picture file with a clear background, so it prints as you see it. Make sure you print it at the size you want — enlarging a PNG too much will make the lines soft.

EPS — for larger prints and laser cutting

Use the EPS file for larger prints and for laser cutting. It is a vector file, so it stays sharp, and most print and laser software can open it.

PDF — for printing and sharing

Use the PDF file when you want to print a design, or send it to a print shop. It keeps the line art sharp and it opens on almost every computer and phone.

For cutting, use the SVG file instead — see How to Use SVG Files with Cricut. Start with the Free Designs.

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