Guides

Short, practical reads for people who convert images into things — cuts, prints, plots.

• SVG vs DXF for laser cutting: which one your machine wants Both are vectors, both get recommended in forums — but lasers, CNC routers and design software treat them very differently. A practical decision guide.
• How to prepare any image for Cricut & Silhouette Why some SVGs cut beautifully and others become confetti — contrast, minimum line widths and background removal explained with a simple workflow.
• Raster vs vector: the 5-minute mental model Once you understand pixels vs paths, every confusing format question — “why is my logo blurry?”, “what does the print shop want?” — answers itself.