File formats

Which file do you actually need?

Short, plain-English guides to the formats we deliver, and which one your machine, printer or website wants.

Quick answer

Pick by what you're making

You're making…	Use
Cricut or Silhouette cutting	SVG DXF
Laser cutting & engraving	SVG DXF AI
CNC router or plasma	DXF
Screen printing	AI EPS PDF
DTF, DTG or sublimation	PNG
Business cards, flyers, packaging	PDF AI
Commercial embroidery machine	DST
Brother or Baby Lock embroidery	PES
Website or social media	SVG PNG

Not sure? Order anyway. Every order includes the common formats, and we'll add any other you ask for at no extra cost.

Guides

Scalable Vector Graphics

Vector

The open vector format for cutting machines, lasers and the web. It scales to any size without losing quality.

Adobe Illustrator Artwork

Vector

Adobe Illustrator's native file: the editable master that designers and print shops prefer.

Encapsulated PostScript

Vector

A long-standing vector exchange format still requested by promo-product vendors, sign shops and printers.

Portable Document Format

Document

The universal hand-off file. A print-ready PDF keeps vectors, fonts and colors exactly as designed.

Drawing Exchange Format

CAD

The CAD exchange format for CNC routers, plasma cutters, lasers and Silhouette Studio Basic.

Tajima Stitch File

Embroidery

The most widely accepted machine embroidery format, used by commercial multi-needle machines.

Brother Embroidery File

Embroidery

The embroidery format for Brother and Baby Lock machines, from home models to multi-needle.

Portable Network Graphics

Raster

The pixel format with transparent backgrounds. It's the standard for DTF, DTG, sublimation and the web.

No account needed. Upload your image, pick your machine and get a proof, usually within 24–48 hours.