PNG to SVG Tracer

SVG for Cricut

Turn a PNG or JPG into an SVG you can upload to Cricut Design Space. Solid, simple shapes cut best, so start with Black and white.

How to use it

  1. Drop in the image you want to cut: a PNG or JPG of a logo, quote, silhouette or drawing.
  2. Use Black and white for one-color cuts, or Logo with a few colors for layered vinyl.
  3. Check the preview. Thin lines and tiny specks are the usual problems for a cutter.
  4. Download the SVG and upload it in Design Space.

Why simple shapes cut better

A cutting machine follows the outline of each shape. Tiny specks, hair-thin lines and noisy edges turn into slow, messy cuts and weeding trouble. Raise Remove small specks and Smoothing until the shapes look clean, then download.

For layered vinyl, keep the color count low. Each color is its own path, which maps neatly to one sheet of vinyl per color.

Before you cut

Upload the SVG to Design Space and check the size before you send it to the machine. Do a small test cut on scrap. Thin connections between letters or parts may need to be thickened in the original image. Text is traced as shapes, so you cannot edit the words afterward.

What the settings do

Threshold (black and white)
Pixels darker than this become shapes. Raise it to catch faint lines.
Remove small specks
Drops dust and tiny dots that would cause extra cuts.
Smoothing
Gives cleaner outlines, which cut more smoothly.
Colors
For layered designs, keep this as low as you can.

What people use it for

  • Cutting a logo or monogram in vinyl
  • Turning a signature or handwriting into a decal
  • Making a silhouette from a drawing for a shirt or mug
  • Preparing stencils and iron-on designs

Questions

Does this work with Cricut Design Space?

Yes. Design Space imports SVG files, and this tool saves a standard SVG. Check the size and do a test cut on scrap before the real material.

Which works better, black and white or color?

Black and white for single-color cuts. For layered vinyl, use a few colors and cut each layer from its own sheet.

Why does my design cut slowly?

Many small shapes mean many cuts. Raise Remove small specks, raise Smoothing and lower the color count.

Is my file uploaded anywhere?

No. Tracing and file creation happen in your browser, using code that is part of this page. Your image is not sent to a server. You can check this in your browser's network tab while you use the tool.

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