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Make every project one of a kind with Cricut Explore 5 — the sleek, simplified making experience designed for speed, ease and precision.
This next generation 12-inch cutting machine works with 100+ materials [1] to create custom decals, personalised apparel, full‑colour stickers, cards and more. You can even make in multiples.
The Essential Bundle includes must‑have tools and a variety of popular materials — enough to make up to 65 projects [2].
12 inch (30.5 cm) Cutting Machine
Cricut Explore 5 is the latest generation of Cricut’s 12-inch cutting machines, perfect for quick everyday projects including decals, labels and cards.
Sleek, Modern Design
30% more compact than previous models, with a modern look and simplified interface for a more intuitive experience — all while keeping dependable 12-inch cutting performance.
Compatibility
Precision‑cuts 100+ materials, including vinyl, iron‑on, cardstock and printables [1]. Writes, draws, foils, scores and cuts with 6 compatible tools [3]. Includes a snap‑in pen holder and supports the Deep Cutting Tool (sold separately) for materials like foam and rubber.
Bundle & Save
The Essential Bundle includes Smart Vinyl, Smart Iron‑On, value cardstock, insert card sets and printable vinyl — enough to create up to 65 projects [2].
Full‑Colour Possibilities
Print your design on a home inkjet printer, then Cricut Explore 5 recognises and precision‑cuts around the printed images to create full‑colour stickers, decals and more.
No Design Experience Required
Use your mobile or desktop device [4] with Design Space — Cricut’s free easy‑to‑use app offering templates, step‑by‑step flows, AI image generation [5] and an extensive content library for effortless personalisation.
Create with over 1.5 million images
Access 1.5M+ images, 1,000+ fonts and 100,000+ projects with a Cricut Access subscription [5].
Expanded Project Possibilities
Makes projects 12 in (30.5 cm) wide, up to 12 in long on a mat, and up to 12 ft (3.7 m) with Smart Materials.
Print‑then‑Cut Sensor
Recognises and precision‑cuts around printed images to create full‑colour stickers and more.
Writes, Draws, Foils & Scores
Works with Cricut pens and markers to write and draw, and adds foil accents with compatible tools [2].
Campaign Messaging: Headlines
- Redesigned to make crafting easier than ever
- The sleek, simplified making experience you’ve been waiting for
- The next generation of Cricut’s 12-inch cutting machine
Bundle Messaging: Headline Options
- Get everything you need with the Essential Bundle
- You’ve got what you need with the Essential Bundle
Supporting Copy
- Popular materials & must‑have tools
- Supplies to make up to 65 projects
*(4 in × 6 in average size using included materials.)
What it is
A next‑generation 12‑inch cutting machine that can cut, write, draw, foil, score and more.
Precision‑cut 100+ Materials [1]
Cuts vinyl, iron‑on, cardstock and printable materials. Works with Deep Cutting Tool (sold separately) for thicker materials like foam, rubber and magnet sheets.
Write, Draw, Foil, Score & More
Add text, illustrations, foiled accents and create easy‑to‑fold creases for cards and 3D decor with 6 compatible tools [2].
Cricut Explore 5 features a bold new look, simplified interface, snap‑in pen holder and compatibility with 100+ materials. Lightweight and compact, it supports projects up to 12 in wide and 12 ft long with Smart Materials. Available in a new Taupe colour.
This Is Cricut Explore 5
With a new streamlined design, this next‑gen machine makes it easier than ever to create personalised T‑shirts, decals, cards, stickers and more.
Compatible Products
- Smart materials
- Popular materials
- Machine mats
- 6 interchangeable tools
- Pens & markers
What's in the Box
- Premium fine point cutting tool
- Scraper, weeder, spatula
- Scoring tool
- Dual‑sided black marker
- Portable trimmer & paper ruler
- Transfer tape (6 sheets)
- Smart Iron‑On (4 sheets)
- Printable vinyl (3 sheets)
- Smart Vinyl (6 sheets)
- Insert card set (2 count)
- Value cardstock (10 sheets)
- Light Grip mat
- Card mat — 2×2
Product Features
- Make home décor
- Customise apparel
- Personalise gifts
- Cut 100+ materials
- Max cut force: 1500 g
- Max material thickness: 3.5 mm
- Minimum line width: 0.5 mm
- Number of tools: 6
- Bluetooth & USB‑C connectivity
- External power supply
- Max speed: 10 in/s
- Dual tool carriages
- Servo motor
- Print‑then‑cut capability
- Software resolution: 0.025 mm
- Repeat accuracy: 0.05% of size + 0.25 mm
- Mechanical resolution: 0.05 mm/count
- Operating voltage: 24 V DC, 1.0 A
- Input: 100–240 V AC
- Output: 24 V 1.25 A
- Max media size (mat): 297.18 × 603.25 mm
- Unit dimensions: 190.5 H × 231.1 D × 502.9 W mm
Notes:
1. For compatible materials.
2. Based on 4 in × 6 in average project size.
3. Additional tools and accessories sold separately.
4. Requires Bluetooth‑enabled device and high‑speed internet.
5. Cricut Access subscription required for some images and features.
6. Cricut Explore 5 is not intended for children under 12 years.
