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Step-by-step walkthroughs for every use case. From craft cutting to API integration, learn how to get the most out of SVG.new.

SVG.new tutorials and guides

Craft cutting

How to make SVG files for Cricut & Silhouette

Learn how to convert any image into a cut-ready SVG for your Cricut Maker, Explore, or Silhouette Cameo. Covers single-layer and multi-layer cuts.

1Upload your PNG, JPG, or photo to SVG.new
2Use Reduce Colors to simplify to cut layers
3Remove the background for clean cut lines
4Download the SVG and import into Design Space or Silhouette Studio
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Screen printing

Prepare SVG color separations for screen printing

Turn a full-color image into separated spot colors ready for screen printing. Each color becomes its own layer for burning screens.

1Upload your artwork to SVG.new
2Use Reduce Colors to match your ink count (e.g. 4 colors)
3Recolor each shape to match your Pantone inks
4Export the SVG — each color is a separate path group
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Laser cutting

Convert images to SVG for laser cutting & engraving

Prepare vector files for laser cutters like Glowforge, xTool, and Epilog. Get clean paths with the right stroke and fill settings.

1Upload your design image to SVG.new
2Simplify colors to reduce path complexity
3Remove the background for cut outlines
4Download and open in your laser software (Glowforge, LightBurn, etc.)
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Selling SVGs

Create and sell SVG files on Etsy

Build a digital product business selling SVG cut files. Learn how to vectorize designs, organize files, and list them on Etsy.

1Design or source your artwork
2Vectorize with SVG.new for clean, scalable paths
3Create multi-format bundles (SVG, PNG, DXF, EPS)
4List on Etsy with mockups and cutting instructions
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Developers

Automate image-to-SVG with the API & SDK

Integrate SVG.new into your app or pipeline. Use the REST API, TypeScript SDK, or MCP server to vectorize images programmatically.

1Get your API key from svg.new/account
2Install @svgnew/sdk: npm install @svgnew/sdk
3Call client.vectorize() with a base64 image
4Use the returned SVG in your app
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Design

Recolor and edit SVG vectors

After vectorizing, customize your SVG with the built-in editor. Change colors, reduce palettes, remove backgrounds, and export in multiple formats.

1Upload and vectorize your image
2Click any shape to select and recolor it
3Use Reduce Colors to simplify the palette
4Export as SVG, PDF, DXF, or EPS
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