For Sticker makers, print-on-demand sellers, and small shops

Make SVG cut files for stickers

Vector artwork with a clean cut line, ready for die-cut and kiss-cut printing.

Sticker printers need two things: artwork that stays sharp at print resolution, and a vector cut line that tells the machine where to slice. VectorDrop converts your design into scalable SVG paths that give you both.

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Why VectorDrop for this

  • ▸Prints crisply at any size — the same file works for a 2-inch and a 6-inch sticker
  • ▸Vector outlines double as die-cut and kiss-cut paths
  • ▸Accepted by Sticker Mule, StickerApp, Printful, and most print-on-demand services
  • ▸Edit colours once and regenerate a whole colourway variant in seconds
  • ▸Tiny file sizes that upload to print portals without trouble

Tips for best results

  • ▸Add a 2–3mm offset around the artwork as the cut line so small misalignments never clip the design
  • ▸Keep the sticker's outer contour a single closed path — multiple overlapping outlines confuse cutters
  • ▸Avoid fine detail under about 1mm; it will not survive the cut
  • ▸Convert any text to outlines before sending to print so fonts cannot substitute
  • ▸Ask your printer whether they want the cut line on its own layer or in a specific spot colour

Real examples

  • ▸Hand-drawn illustrations scanned and turned into die-cut stickers
  • ▸Brand logos converted into laptop and water-bottle stickers
  • ▸Procreate and Photoshop artwork prepared for print-on-demand listings
  • ▸Lettering and slogan designs traced into clean vector outlines

Frequently asked questions

What file format do sticker printers want?

Almost all of them accept SVG, PDF, or AI. SVG is the easiest to produce and edit, and converts to PDF trivially if a printer insists on it.

How do I create the cut line?

Trace the artwork to SVG, then in Figma or Illustrator apply an outward offset path of 2–3mm around the outer contour. That offset path is your cut line.

Can I use a PNG for stickers?

For the printed artwork, a high-resolution PNG can work at a fixed size. The cut line still has to be vector, and PNG will not scale — which is why converting to SVG is worth it.

Will transparency survive?

Yes. SVG preserves transparency, so the areas around your design stay unprinted rather than becoming a white box.

Ready to vectorise your image?

Upload a PNG, JPG, or WebP and get a clean SVG in seconds. Free and browser-based.

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