DIY made oh-so-satisfying.

Meet the Cricut Explore family.

Big value, WOW-worthy results. With the flexibility to cut a wide range of craft materials and the precision to deliver exactly what you need, the best-selling Cricut Explore line of smart cutting machines make DIY easy, fun, and – dare we say – amazing.

So many materials.
Even more possibilities.

Cricut Explore machines cut a hundred different materials – everything from the most popular craft materials like cardstock, vinyl, and iron-on to specialty materials like glittery paper, polished foils, and bonded fabric.

CuttingCut the most intricate shapes to perfection.

Versatile fine-point blades enable Cricut machines to cut light- to medium-weight materials quickly and accurately, down to details smaller than a nail decal. And with Cut Smart^™ technology, you’ll get the same results cut after cut.

ScoringMake your paper
projects pop.

Make a beautiful, handcrafted card with a complementary envelope in minutes. Scoring Stylus¹ makes easy-to-fold creases in the most popular paper materials with Cricut machines.

WritingAdd a note.
Make a statement.

Cricut machines handle pens like your very own calligrapher, embellishing projects with beautiful text and delicately drawn shapes. With a variety of styles and thicknesses, Cricut pens simply make your projects stand out.

FoilingAdd shine to your projects.

Elevate your craft with stunning foil effects. Foil Transfer Tool makes it easy to embellish invitations, gift boxes, cards & more with polished, professional results that add amazing glimmer and gleam.

Creative happiness in every hue.

Creativity comes in many colors. But no matter which hue says you, Cricut Explore machines feature a big dial for selecting materials, convenient cubbies for storing your gear, and cutting performance that will blow your socks off.

Feature summaryThe perfect entry point to the world of precision crafting.

Cuts 100 different materials. Everything from cardstock, vinyl, and iron-on to specialty materials like glitter paper, cork, and bonded fabric.
Up to 2X faster cutting and writing². Select Fast Mode when you need to make every second count. Switch to Precision Mode to make the most intricate cuts perfectly.
Double tool holder³. Keeps your blade and pen always at hand. Seamlessly shift between cutting a shape and embellishing it with a written note.
Wireless convenience³. Connects to your computer or mobile device via Bluetooth^® technology, so you can control your Cricut machine without wires.
Easy-to-learn Design Space^® software. For iOS and Android^™ devices, and Windows^® and Mac^® computers.
Offline Mode. Download images and projects to take with you and use when you’re offline. Available with the Cricut iOS app.
Flexibility to upload your own designs. Use your own images and fonts for free in a variety of standard file formats.
50 ready-to-make projects. Includes a variety of projects that demonstrate everything Cricut Explore machines can do.
Compatible with Cricut cartridges⁴. Link the cartridges you already own to your Cricut ID to access your collections instantly.

Easy enough for anyone to learn
Up to 2X faster cutting and writing²
Bluetooth^® wireless technology
Double tool holder³
Design Space software for iOS, Android^™, Windows^®, and Mac^®
Upload your own images and fonts for free
Compatible with Cricut cartridges⁴

¹ Sold separately.
² Fast Mode available on Cricut Explore Air 2. Use with popular crafting materials including vinyl, iron-on, and cardstock.
³ Available on Cricut Explore Air/Air 2 models.
⁴ For users of classic Cricut machines who own cartridges.

Compare machines.

	NEWCricut Joy^™ Simple & compact	Cricut Explore Air^® 2 Our most popular machine	Cricut Maker^® The ultimate smart cutting machine
Perfect for	Quick, everyday, fun projects	A wide range of DIY hobbies	Pro-level DIY performance & versatility
Max material width	5.5 in	12 in	12 in
Max material length	20 ft	2 ft	2 ft
Material compatibility	50+ materials	100+ materials	300+ materials
Tools / Capabilities	2 (for cutting & writing)	4 (for cutting, writing, scoring)	11+ (for cutting, writing, scoring, debossing, engraving & more)
Commercial-grade performance	NO	NO	YES
Works with Smart Materials for long, continuous cuts without a cutting mat	YES	NO	NO
Works with Card Mat for quick custom cards	YES	NO	NO
Works with home printer to print, then cut out printed image perfectly	NO	YES	YES
Free design app for iOS, Android^™ Windows^®, and Mac^®	YES	YES	YES
Connectivity	Bluetooth^®	Bluetooth^®, USB	Bluetooth^®, USB
	$179.99 Buy Now	$249.99 Buy Now	$399.99 Buy Now

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Cricut Explore® Family

DIY made oh-so-satisfying.

Meet the Cricut Explore family.

So many materials.Even more possibilities.

CuttingCut the most intricate shapes to perfection.

ScoringMake your paperprojects pop.

WritingAdd a note.Make a statement.