Print-then-cut guides

Complete guide

The Complete Guide to Print-Then-Cut Files

What a cut file is, how registration marks work, and how to build one that cuts perfectly on any machine.

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Silhouette

How to Add Registration Marks in Silhouette Studio

Get print-and-cut lining up on your Cameo or Portrait, and skip it entirely with a ready-made file.

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Cricut

Why Your Cricut Print-Then-Cut Won't Line Up

The common causes of registration failures in Design Space and how to fix them for good.

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Roland

Roland CutContour Setup: Spot Colours That Cut

Set up the CutContour spot colour so VersaWorks cuts exactly where you want it.

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Graphtec

Graphtec Registration Marks & Cut File Setup

Register marks and cut lines for Graphtec Studio and Cutting Master print-and-cut jobs.

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File prep

PNG to SVG Cut File: The Easy Way

Turn a raster PNG into a clean vector cut line without redrawing it by hand.

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File prep

How to Add a Cut Line to a Sticker

Create an offset outline that hugs your design - no pen tool required.

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File prep

Remove a Background for Die-Cut Stickers

Get a clean edge from a JPG or photo so the cut follows the subject, not the box.

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Basics

Bleed and Offset for Stickers, Explained

What bleed and offset actually do, and the values that stop white edges and miscuts.

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Formats

The Best File Format for Cutting Stickers

SVG, PDF, DXF or EPS - which one your cutter and print shop actually want.

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Formats

What Is a CutContour (Spot-Colour Cut Layer)?

The spot colour every RIP looks for to tell print from cut - and how to add it.

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Basics

Kiss Cut vs Die Cut Stickers

The difference, when to use each, and how the cut file changes between them.

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Business

How to Make Die-Cut Stickers to Sell

The full workflow from artwork to a sellable, cuttable sticker - tools, materials and pricing.

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Free tool

Vinyl Usage Calculator

Work out how much vinyl a job needs and what it costs before you print.

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Etsy

Cut Files for Etsy Sticker Shops

File bundles buyers expect, kiss-cut vs die-cut for dispatch, and the offset that sells.

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Laptop

Cut Files for Laptop Stickers

Small-format die-cut settings, size guidance, and weeding-safe corners.

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Bottles

Cut Files for Water Bottle Stickers

Curved surface sizing, dishwasher-safe vinyl and laminate stacks.

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Vehicles

Cut Files for Car Window Stickers

Cast vinyl, weather-resistant offsets, and inside vs outside application.

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Weddings

Wedding Decal & Vinyl Cut Files

Monograms and signage - script-safe offsets, once traced, cut on every material.

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Sheets

Cut Files for Kiss-Cut Labels & Sheets

Kiss cut vs die cut, sheet layout, and blade depth per material.

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Holo

Cut Files for Holographic Stickers

Printable holo vinyl, solid holo cut decals, and layered vinyl stacks.

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SVG

PNG to SVG for Cut Files

Why generic converters fail on cut files, and how the CutPath Pro SVG is structured.

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SVG

JPG to SVG for Cut Files

Automatic background removal before the trace, so the cut line follows the subject.

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DXF

PNG to DXF for Cutters & CNC

AutoCAD 2004 format, real-world millimetres, for older plotters, CNC and lasers.

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All formats

PNG to Cut File - All Formats

SVG, DXF, EPS and PDF from one upload. One credit unlocks every format.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Which machines, which formats, how credits work, cancellation and support routes.

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