Overview
Scalable Vector Graphics—open format for vinyl cutting, laser paths, CNC, and web-ready artwork with infinite scaling.
Quick facts
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Best for
- Vector · scalable
- Typical output
- SVG
- Typical cost
- Free
Excellent for
- Vinyl decals★★★★★
- Laser cutting★★★★★
- CNC routing★★★★★
- Logos and cut paths★★★★★
Compatible with
Pros & cons
Pros
- ✔Vinyl decals
- ✔Laser cutting
- ✔CNC routing
- ✔Logos and cut paths
Cons
- ✘Photo-realistic full-color garment prints alone
Creator & maker guides
Preparing artwork
- Work in formats suited for export: SVG
Resolution & export
- Save as plain SVG without proprietary filters.
Bleed & safe areas
No items yet.
Common mistakes
- Open paths that do not cut closed shapes
- px units instead of mm or inches
- Embedded raster images bloating the file
Best practices
- 1Set document units to mm or inches before drawing.
- 2Outline fonts and unite paths for CAM software.
- 3Save as plain SVG without proprietary filters.
Common mistakes
Open paths that do not cut closed shapes
Open paths that do not cut closed shapes
px units instead of mm or inches
px units instead of mm or inches
Embedded raster images bloating the file
Embedded raster images bloating the file
Troubleshooting
| Symptom | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Open paths that do not cut closed shapes | See guides below for context | Review creator/maker tabs and troubleshooting table |
| px units instead of mm or inches | See guides below for context | Review creator/maker tabs and troubleshooting table |
| Embedded raster images bloating the file | See guides below for context | Review creator/maker tabs and troubleshooting table |
Helpful tools
DPI & resolution calculator
SoonImage size calculator
SoonBleed generator
SoonAspect ratio calculator
SoonHeat press time & temperature
SoonSublimation wrap calculator
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