SVG Design Checker
Is your SVG ready for Cricut, Silhouette, or laser cutting? Get a Cut Score and fix issues before wasting materials.
How It Works
Upload SVG
Drop your .svg file or paste SVG code.
Get Cut Score
Instant 0-100 score with 11 detailed checks.
Fix & Cut
Follow suggestions, then cut with confidence.
What We Check
Text Elements
Must be converted to paths for cutting
Embedded Images
Raster images cannot be physically cut
Gradients
Cutters need solid colors, not gradients
Open Paths
Open paths create lines, not closed shapes
Thin Lines
Very thin strokes may not cut cleanly
Element Count
Too many nodes slows cutting machines
Dimensions
Check if design fits standard mat sizes
Transparency
Cutting is binary — no semi-transparency
Small Pieces
Tiny pieces fall out of vinyl/cardstock
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cut Score?
The Cut Score is a 0-100 rating that indicates how ready your SVG file is for cutting on machines like Cricut, Silhouette, or laser cutters. A score of 90+ means your file is excellent and ready to cut. Below 40 means there are critical issues to fix.
What issues does the checker detect?
The checker analyzes 11 aspects: element count (complexity), text elements (need conversion to paths), embedded raster images, gradients, open paths, thin lines, opacity/transparency, SVG filters, clip paths/masks, design dimensions vs mat size, and very small pieces.
Is my SVG file uploaded to a server?
No. The analysis runs 100% in your browser using JavaScript. Your SVG file never leaves your computer. No data is sent to any server.
Why do text elements fail the check?
Cutting machines need paths, not text elements. Text in SVG uses fonts that the cutter may not have. Convert text to outlines/paths in your design software (Illustrator: Type > Create Outlines, Inkscape: Path > Object to Path).
Can I use this for laser cutting too?
Yes! The same checks apply to laser cutters (Glowforge, xTool, Epilog). The checker validates path structure, complexity, and design dimensions that matter for all cutting methods.