Which file format should I use?
Short answer
Use the SVG for Cricut Design Space, Silhouette Studio Designer Edition and most laser software. Use the DXF for Silhouette Studio Basic Edition. Use the PNG for printing, sublimation, DTF and Print Then Cut.
| You’re using | Use this file |
|---|---|
| Cricut Design Space | SVG for cutting. PNG for Print Then Cut. |
| Silhouette Studio Designer Edition or higher | SVG |
| Silhouette Studio Basic Edition | DXF (Basic Edition doesn’t open SVG files) |
| Laser software (Glowforge, xTool, LightBurn) | SVG. LightBurn also takes DXF. |
| Printing, sublimation or DTF | PNG |
| Illustrator, CorelDRAW or Inkscape | EPS or SVG |
What each file is
- SVG: cut file for Cricut Design Space, Silhouette Studio Designer Edition or higher, and most laser software.
- DXF: cut file for Silhouette Studio Basic Edition, LightBurn and CAD software.
- EPS: vector file for Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, Inkscape and other design programs.
- PNG: image with a transparent background for printing, sublimation, DTF and Print Then Cut. The PNG size on each design page is its print size at 300 ppi.
Do I need the fonts?
No. Lettering is already converted to shapes and cuts as shown. Fonts only matter if you add your own name or text.