Cuttable, not merely visible.
A plotter follows contours. It needs actual closed paths rather than a white rectangle that only looks like a background.
Consider weeding at the intended output size. Tiny islands and narrow gaps are difficult to cut and remove cleanly.
Suitable source material
- One-colour logos and lettering
- Clear stencils and silhouettes
- Hand drawings with closed shapes
- No photographic gradients
Step by step.
- Load the image and begin in result view.
- Adjust black level, contrast and brightness until all intended lines are present.
- Remove isolated marks or unwanted regions with the cleanup option or lasso.
- Open vector view and inspect outer contours, counters and narrow gaps.
- Smooth only visible raster steps and simplify Bézier curves conservatively.
- Export the format that fits your next production step.
Plan for weeding
A geometrically correct path can still be impractical in a particular vinyl, blade or size. Run a small test cut.
Choose the right export.
PDF is useful for controlled print output, SVG for modern design and production software, EPS for traditional workflows, DXF for contour-based CAD and laser processes, and PNG for the cleaned raster result.
SVG · READYDXF · READY
Frequently asked questions
Why does my plotter cut twice?
Check the target software for duplicated objects or extra import contours.
Can I create multi-colour vinyl?
Prepare each colour as a separate black-and-white file and align the layers later.