Cricut Explore Design-and-Cut System

• Cuts a wide variety of materials with Cut Smart technology for highly precise cuts
• Design your own projects with Cricut Design Space online software (https://www.cricut.com/design), with 50 Free Projects and Hundreds of Make it Now TM projects
• Select images for your design from 50,000+ image and font library or upload and cut your own images for free including svg, jpg, png, bmp, and dxf
• Cut and write in one step with dual carriages for blade and pens (model 2002295 and 2002296). Also use the Scoring Stylus tool, cut and score in one step (model number 2002370)
• Bluetooth wireless capability for laptop and iPad connectivity (sold separately)

Product Description

DIY Projects in minutes

Want to make something fast? Browse ready-to-make projects in Cricut Design Space, the free online software for Cricut Explore. Be inspired and get creative with projects for parties, home decor, cardmaking, scrapbooking, school projects, and more.

A whole new design experience

Cricut Design Space is the free online design software for Cricut Explore. Instead of figuring out how to make your project, you can focus on what you want to make.

Precise cuts every time

Cricut Explore features Cut Smart technology. With 11 patents pending, Cut Smart technology lets you cut a wide range of shapes and sizes with exceptional accuracy. You'll get polished, professional-looking results with each cut.

Clean cuts, big or small

From paper to iron-on to Duck Tape sheets, Cut Smart technology cuts basic shapes and fonts as small as 1/4 inch tall and all images up to 11-1/2 inches wide by 23-1/2 inches tall.

What can I cut?

Cricut Explore cuts a wide variety of materials, including paper, cardstock, vinyl, iron-on, poster board, fabric, and more.

No settings required

Say goodbye to complicated materials settings. Now you can get the perfect cut on nearly any material--just turn the Smart Set dial. You can even create custom settings for different materials.

Buy single images online

Shop professionally designed images starting at $0.99, or access tens of thousands of images with a low monthly subscription (subscription not required).

Upload your own designs

The Cut What You Want tool makes it easy to convert your own design into a cuttable image in just a few clicks! Import .jpg, .png, .gif, .dxf, and .svg files for free. You can even cut fonts from your computer.

Design with images before you buy

All library images are available on a "try-and-buy" basis: Design with as many images as you like--only purchase those that make it to the final cut.

Visualize your project with customizable canvases

Want to make a t-shirt, design a holiday throw pillow or create wall decals? Choose from a selection of canvas templates and design your project.

Cut and write in one step

Cricut Explore can cut a card and then write a greeting exactly where you want. It can also cut a box and score the fold lines in one step.

Designed for a lifetime

Every detail of the Cricut Explore experience has been thoughtfully designed, to make being creative easy and intuitive. The designers of Cricut Explore wanted to make a functional, beautiful, and enjoyable experience for a creative person. When designing the Cricut Explore, the team focused on perfecting the machine details.

Kevlar reinforced belts

The Cricut Explore belt mechanism is reinforced with a Kevlar polymer material best known for its use in bulletproof vests and helmets. This gives it superior lightweight strength and flexibility, as well as a very high degree of positioning accuracy and durability

Premium German carbide blade

A totally redesigned blade was also necessary to ensure the most precise cuts. Working closely with metallurgy experts, we cast the blade tip in a tungsten-carbide alloy--one of the hardest grade alloys available. This finely grained metal resists wear and breakage, greatly extending the expected lifespan of the blade.

Rigorous testing

We performed extensive testing to ensure precise cutting of different shapes, sizes, and materials using the Cut Smart system and new blade design. Over 5,000 hours of standardized testing across hundreds of machines helped to ensure the cut accuracy of Cricut Explore.

Creative moments, day or night

We realize that creative sparks happen at different times--whether you're up in the early morning to help complete a last minute school project, you seize those DIY moments during baby's naptime, or the perfect idea pops into your head in the wee hours of the evening. The Cricut Explore machine is quiet enough to handle your needs without disturbing your life.

Machine Features & Details

* Smart Set dial for material selection
* Dual carriage heads
* Integrated storage compartments
* Cricut Design Space software
* 50+ free project ideas
* 100+ free images
* Compatible with PC/Mac
* Included in the box:
      - Cricut Explore machine
      - German carbide blade, blade housing – Installed in the machine
      - Metallic silver pen
      - USB cord and power cord
      - 12" x 12" StandardGrip Cricut cutting mat
      - Getting started guide
      - Black and jade Cricut cardstock
      - Silver Cricut vinyl
      - White Cricut iron-on
      - 2 Duck Tape sheets (colors may vary)

Product Description

Introducing the new Cricut Explore design-and-cut system! The Cricut Explore system blends an electronic cutting machine with Cricut Design Space, the free online design software, to help you make polished DIY projects. Create by using the hundreds of ready-to-make projects, the 50,000+ images from the Cricut library or by uploading your own images. You can even use the Cricut cartridges you already own! Cricut Explore is a design-and-cut system for making amazing, affordable DIY and craft projects. It's the easiest way to turn an idea into a finished project: Just use Cricut Design Space, the free online software, to develop your unique designs before you cut and draw your creations.  Be inspired and get creative with projects for home decor, parties, cardmaking, scrapbooking, school projects and more. Cricut Explore features Cut Smart technology which allows you cut a wide range of shapes and sizes with exceptional precision and a variety of materials, including paper, cardstock, vinyl, iron-on, poster board and fabric, making it the most versatile electronic cutting machine for DIY projects. Say goodbye to complicated materials settings. Now you can get the perfect cut on nearly any material-just turn the Smart Set dial. The Cut What You Want tool makes it easy to convert your own design into a cuttable image in just a few clicks! Upload and cut .svg, .jpg, .png, .bmp, .gif, and .dxf files absolutely free. You can even cut fonts from your computer. Minimum system requirements for computers running the Windows operating system (OS) are Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8.  Recommended browsers include Internet Explorer 9+, Mozilla Firefox 17, Google Chrome 20 as well as a current version of Adobe Flash.  Please reference the system requirements which are found on the bottom of the product box or in the “What's in the box” pamphlet inside the box. Compare these requirements to your computer and internet provider specifications.