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Vector · no subscription

Affinity Designer

Vector design suite for logos, cut paths, layouts, and export to SVG/PDF for laser, vinyl, and print workflows.

★★★★★beginnerCreator✓Updated Aug 2026

Overview

Vector design suite for logos, cut paths, layouts, and export to SVG/PDF for laser, vinyl, and print workflows.

Quick facts

Difficulty
Beginner
Best for
Vector · no subscription
Typical output
SVG, PDF, PNG
Typical cost
About $70 one-time per app (often bundled)

Excellent for

  • Logos, decals, and laser-cut paths★★★★★
  • Print layouts with precise typography★★★★★
  • Budget-friendly alternative to Adobe Illustrator★★★★★

Compatible with

Production

  • Laser Cutting
  • Laser Engraving
  • Vinyl cutting
  • CNC Routing

File types

  • SVG
  • PDF
  • PNG
  • EPS

Software

  • Inkscape
  • Cricut Design Space
  • Adobe Photoshop

Pros & cons

Pros

  • ✔Logos, decals, and laser-cut paths
  • ✔Print layouts with precise typography
  • ✔Budget-friendly alternative to Adobe Illustrator

Creator & maker guides

Preparing artwork

  • Work in formats suited for export: SVG, PDF, PNG, EPS

Resolution & export

  • Outline fonts before export for maker compatibility.
  • Use Export Persona for batch PNG/SVG outputs.

Bleed & safe areas

No items yet.

Common mistakes

  • Unconverted text that outlines incorrectly on export
  • Open paths that break laser CAM imports
  • Mixing raster effects into files meant for pure vector cutting

Best practices

  1. 1Outline fonts before export for maker compatibility.
  2. 2Use Export Persona for batch PNG/SVG outputs.
  3. 3Keep stroke widths in real units (mm/in) for CNC and laser jobs.

Common mistakes

  • ⚠Unconverted text that outlines incorrectly on ex…

    Unconverted text that outlines incorrectly on export

  • ⚠Open paths that break laser CAM imports

    Open paths that break laser CAM imports

  • ⚠Mixing raster effects into files meant for pure …

    Mixing raster effects into files meant for pure vector cutting

Troubleshooting

SymptomCauseSolution
Unconverted text that outlines incorrectly on exportSee guides below for contextReview creator/maker tabs and troubleshooting table
Open paths that break laser CAM importsSee guides below for contextReview creator/maker tabs and troubleshooting table
Mixing raster effects into files meant for pure vector cuttingSee guides below for contextReview creator/maker tabs and troubleshooting table

Helpful tools

  • DPI & resolution calculator

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  • Image size calculator

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  • Bleed generator

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  • Aspect ratio calculator

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  • Heat press time & temperature

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  • Sublimation wrap calculator

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  • Adobe Photoshop

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