This page opens with Image type set to Black and white, the mode for cut files. Drop a PNG or JPG and the tool traces it into solid shapes with the background removed, ready for Cricut, Silhouette, vinyl cutters, laser cutters and stencils. Download the SVG and import it into your design software. Everything runs in your browser and nothing is uploaded.
Make a cut file
- Click Choose an image and pick a high-contrast picture: a silhouette, quote, logo or line drawing.
- Drag Threshold until the preview keeps the lines you want and drops the rest.
- Pick Detail: Smooth for easy weeding, Fine for intricate designs.
- Keep Remove the background on, then click Download SVG.
Settings for different projects
| Project | Suggested settings |
|---|---|
| Vinyl decals and iron-on | Smooth detail, so there are fewer tiny pieces to weed |
| Paper cuts and cards | Normal or Fine detail for delicate shapes |
| Stencils | Smooth detail; check that inner parts like the middle of an O are joined to the rest |
| Laser engraving and cutting | Normal detail, Threshold set so thin lines stay closed |
Before you cut
- Start from a large, sharp image. A blurry image gives wobbly edges.
- Check the shape count under the preview: hundreds of tiny shapes usually mean noise. Raise or lower the threshold, or use Smooth.
- Size the design in your cutting software. The SVG is a vector, so it scales without losing sharpness.
- Remove a photo background first with Remove Background if the subject is not on a plain background.