You don’t have to mess with the elements of the design moving, shifting, or getting out of place while arranging the image digitally on the shirt.īelow is a mock-up of that same file from above in the post. PNG files typically have a transparent background which makes them perfect for mock-ups. Not having to deal with all the layers and elements in an SVG file format are one of the main reasons you would want to use the PNG instead. Projects like making stickers or printable vinyl are the perfect way to use PNG files. So glad you asked! Let me give you a few ideas!Īs I eluded to above, PNG files are great for print and cut. Now that we know the difference between an SVG and PNG image you might be wondering to yourself…, why would I ever use a PNG file with my cutting machine if it doesn’t actually have cut lines? The HTML document is the SVG file and the one you will probably want to use with your project. This is viewing the contents of the folder in details mode.įrom this view, it is really easy to see which file format is which.īe cautioned, though… sometimes the SVG document may say HTML document. This is a screenshot of that same file from up above inside its folder, unzipped and ready to use. Notice the outline on the PNG vs the cut lines on the SVG: Here is what it will look like the inside of Silhouette Studio when you send the two different file types to cut. If you have a file open and go to select cut lines, and it is only highlighting a box around the image instead of the lines of the image themselves, you probably have a PNG file open instead of the SVG. You can not ungroup or move layers around (remember it doesn’t have any) to cut in different colors. When you send it to cut, you will only see an outline of the entire image, not the individual layers. Unlike an SVG file, a PNG file DOES NOT have cut lines inside the file. So this is where it gets a little confusing. Most designers, including myself, also always include this format inside their file downloads. Just like an SVG file, that we talked about above, our cutting machine programs will open this PNG format. PNG files are also referred to as raster graphics or images. If the PNG is not saved at a high resolution or if you stretch the image out too large it will turn fuzzy. Let me translate, that means this image and file type can eventually get pixelated (or blurry). The acronym stands for Portable Network Graphic. Take one step back and head over our post about how to open an SVG file, where I share exactly step-by-step how to open an SVG file in your cutting software. You will never have to trace an SVG file. Your machine will automatically read the lines of the file when you send it to cut.Īn SVG is basically a 3-D image that you can easily bring to life with a cutter. You can ungroup, divide, and cut different colors and layers without having to trace a single thing. SVG files are perfect to use with cutting machines because they can have layers.ĭepending on how the design is created will determine how many layers are in the file. You might also hear this type of file called a vector graphic for short. In the most basic terms, that means you can size up the file as big as you want, and it will never get pixelated or blurry on your screen. The acronym SVG stands for Scalable Vector Graphic. The first file type that you have probably heard most commonly talked about in cutting machine crafting groups and online is SVG files. In order to create that awesome project you are dreaming about in your head, you need to first know the difference between these two file types.īefore we can get to the difference between the two file formats, we must first understand each type of file. While yes, both file types can be used with Silhouette and Cricut machines, the files are by no means created equal. I promise it will make your crafting life so much easier! I’m going to share a few helpful tips about the difference between SVG and PNG file formats in relation to your cutting machine. I’m here to tell ya though, (in a tough love kind of way)… SNAP OUT OF IT friend… at least for the next few minutes.
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