Cricut Explore® 5
- Subscriber savings starting now
- Includes 1 month of Subscription
- 1.5M+ images & 100K+ projects to get you started
Make it one of a kind every time with Cricut Explore® 5 – the sleek, simplified making experience you’ve been waiting for.
The next generation of our 12-inch cutting machine precision-cuts at top-tier speeds and works with over 100 materials¹ to help you create custom decals, personalized apparel, full-color stickers, cards, and so much more. You can even make in multiples!
Cricut Explore 5 comes with must-have crafting tools and an assortment of popular materials, so you can make up to 30 projects right out of the box.²
- 12 in (30.5 cm) Cutting Machine: Cricut Explore 5 is the newest generation of our Cricut Explore machines — perfect for making a variety of projects like custom decals, personalized apparel, full-color stickers, cards, and so much more. You can even make in multiples!
- Sleek, Modern Design: 30% more compact than previous models, Cricut Explore 5 features an aesthetic new look and simplified interface for a more intuitive experience – all with the same dependable 12 in (30.5 cm) cutting performance. Available in a brand-new Taupe color.
- Compatibility: Precision-cuts 100+ popular materials, including vinyl, iron-on, cardstock & printable materials,¹ plus this machine writes, draws, foils, scores & cuts intricate designs with precision.³ Works with six tools, including Deep Cutting Tool (sold separately) for working with thicker materials like foam & rubber. Plus, it features a new hassle-free snap-in pen holder.
- Bundle & Save: Get everything you need to start making right out of the box! Includes must-have crafting tools and an assortment of popular materials to create up to 30 projects.²
- Full-Color Possibilities: Print your design with your home inkjet printer, then your Cricut cutting machine automatically recognizes & precision-cuts around inkjet-printed images to create full-color stickers, decals, apparel & more.
- No Design Experience Required: Use your mobile or desktop device⁴ and connect through Bluetooth® to Design Space®, our free, easy-to-use app that helps you turn your ideas into something one of a kind. With step-by-step design flows, customizable templates, AI-image generation,⁵ and a huge content library, it makes personalization feel effortless. Our free out-of-the box content library includes 3,000+ images, 100+ fonts, and 1,000+ projects to help get you started. Additional content can always be purchased a la carte, or go all in with a Cricut Access™ Subscription to unlock our ever-growing library for a small reoccurring monthly or annual fee.⁵
- Create with over 1.5 million images: Our ever-growing content library includes a total of 1,500,000+ images, 1,000+ fonts, and 100,000+ projects, and it's all yours with a Cricut Access Subscription.⁵
- Helpful Resources: We’ve made your crafting journey easier with how-to videos, step-by-step instructions, cheat sheets, an engaged community, and our Member Care team of experts available worldwide.
- Cricut Explore 5 machine in Taupe
- Premium Fine-Point Blade + Housing⁶
- Scoring Tool
- Dual-Sided Marker (0.4 mm & 1.0 mm) in Black
- Light Grip Machine Mat, 12 in x 12 in (30.5 cm x 30.5 cm)
- Welcome card
- USB cable
- Power adapter
- Free trial subscription to Cricut Access™ (for new customers)
- Materials for a practice cut
- Cricut Manufacturer Warranty⁷
Bundled with:
- Mini Weeder
- Paper Ruler, 9 in (22.9 cm)
- Smart Iron-On™, 2 sheets 9.5 in x 13 in (24 cm x 33 cm) in Gold
- Smart Vinyl™, 3 sheets 9.5 in x 13 in (24 cm x 33 cm) in Black
- Transfer Tape, 3 sheets 9.5 in x 13 in (24 cm x 33 cm)
- Value Cardstock, 3 sheets 8.5 in x 11 in (21 cm x 27.9 cm) in White
- Value Cardstock, 2 sheets 8.5 in x 11 in (21 cm x 27.9 cm) in Red
Cuts shapes to perfection out of cardstock, vinyl & more
Cuts thicker materials up to 1.5 mm like rubber sheets & craft foam
Embellish cards, gift tags & more with a pro-level foil finish
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Works with 100+ materials¹
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No design experience required
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Free how-to videos & cheatsheets
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Easy-to-use Design Space app
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Deboss
Leaves a stunning imprint of artwork on foil poster board, balsa wood & more
Perforate
Create uniform, finely perforated lines for perfect tear-offs & easy peel-aways
Engrave
Inscribe personalized designs in metal, plastic & more
Score
Create easy-to-fold creases to make cards, 3D projects & more
Foil
Embellish invitations, gift boxes, cards & more with a pro-looking foil finish
Write
Add beautiful text in your favorite font
Cut
Precision-cuts shapes, letters & objects
Draw
Add delicately drawn shapes, designs & more
Cricut Explore 5
Cut any compatible material on a machine mat (12 in x 12 in / 12 in x 24 in). Smart Vinyl™ and Smart Iron-On™ are used for cuts up to 12 ft long (no mat required).
Cricut Venture
Cut any compatible material on a machine mat (24 in x 12 in / 24 in x 28 in). Smart Vinyl™ and Smart Iron-On™ are used for cuts up to 12 ft long (no mat required).
Cricut Joy Xtra
Cut any compatible material on a machine mat (8.5 in x 12 in). Smart Vinyl™ and Smart Iron-On™ are used for cuts up to 4 ft long (no mat required).
Cricut Explore 3
Cut any compatible material on a machine mat (12 in x 12 in / 12 in x 24 in). Smart Vinyl™ and Smart Iron-On™ are used for cuts up to 12 ft long (no mat required).
Cricut Maker 3
Cut any compatible material on a machine mat (12 in x 12 in / 12 in x 24 in). Smart Vinyl™ and Smart Iron-On™ are used for cuts up to 12 ft long (no mat required).
Cricut Explore Air 2
Cut any compatible material on a machine mat (12 in x 12 in / 12 in x 24 in)
Cricut Joy
Cut any compatible material on a machine mat (4.5 in x 6.5 in / 4.5 in x 12 in). Smart Vinyl™ and Smart Iron-On™ are used for cuts up to 4 ft long (no mat required).
Cricut Joy 2
Cut any compatible material on a machine mat (4.5 in x 6.5 in / 4.5 in x 12 in). Smart Vinyl™ and Smart Iron-On™ are used for cuts up to 4 ft long (no mat required).
1 tool clamp
Smart Materials™
Loads directly into the machine, no machine mat required
Smart Materials™
Loads directly into the machine, no machine mat required
Easy Printables™ sensor
Recognizes and cuts around images printed by inkjet printers
1 tool clamp
2 tool clamps
Compatible with QuickSwap™ Housing for active tool control
Smart Materials™
Loads directly into the machine, no machine mat required
Smart Materials™
Loads directly into the machine, no machine mat required
2 tool clamps
Smart Materials™
Loads directly into the machine, no machine mat required
Smart Materials™
Loads directly into the machine, no machine mat required
Smart Materials™
Loads directly into the machine, no machine mat required
2 tool clamps
1 tool clamp
2 tool clamps
1 tool clamp
Perforation Blade
Creates uniform, finely perforated lines for tear-offs & peel-aways
Premium Fine Point Cutting Tool
Cuts shapes to perfection out of cardstock, vinyl & more
Bonded-Fabric Blade
Easily cuts through bonded fabric
Scoring Tool
Creates foldable creases for cards, invitations & more
Debossing tip
Leaves an imprint of artwork on leather, basswood & more
Scoring Stylus
Creates foldable creases for cards, invitations & more
Rotary Blade
Glides through cotton, fleece, denim & more
Scoring Tool
Creates foldable creases for cards, invitations & more
Scoring Wheels (Single & Double)
Makes razor-sharp creases for crisp folds in 3D projects, boxes & more
Premium Fine-Point Blade
Cuts shapes to perfection out of cardstock, vinyl & more
Deep-Point Blade
Cuts thicker materials up to 1.5 mm like poster board & craft foam
Wavy Blade
Adds a perfectly proportioned wavy edge to paper, vinyl & more
Pens & Markers
Adds written text and drawn shapes to projects
Engraving Tool
Inscribes personalized designs in metal, leather, plastic & more
Knife Blade
Cuts thicker & denser material up to 2.4 mm like chipboard & balsa wood
Automatic Cutoff Tool
Engraving Tip
Inscribes personalized designs in metal, leather, plastic & more
Foil Transfer Tool
Embellish cards, gift tags & more with a pro-level foil finish
Felt
Great for ornaments, finger puppets & more
Craft foam (foam sheets)
A must-have for costumes, drink sleeves & more
Fabric
Make precise quilt pieces, bookmarks & more with 100+ compatible fabrics
Leather up to 2.4 mm
Choose genuine, faux, or tooling to create unique cases, key chains & more
Genuine & faux leather
Create stunning jewelry, pouches & more
Iron-on (HTV)
Use heat-transfer vinyl to personalize T-shirts, hats, tote bags & more
Wood veneer
Creates stunning home decor, bookmarks & more
Vinyl
Make decals for water bottles, organization & more
Writable labels
Elevate thank you gifts, name tags & more
Bonded fabric
Great for apparel appliques, embellished banners & more
Printable sticker paper
Use with your inkjet printer to create full-color stickers, labels & more
Wool felt
Great for 3D flowers, wall hangings like pennants & more
Kraft board
Creates sturdy 3D projects, home decor & more
Paper & cardstock
The go-to craft material for cards, party decor & more
Chipboard up to 2 mm
Use to add depth & dimension for photo frames, party decor & more
Infusible Ink™
Instead of artwork being attached using adhesive, Infusible Ink transfers become one with the material itself
Softwood up to 2.4 mm
Basswood and balsa wood are ideal for 3D projects, ornaments & more
Our ultimate cutting machine that does it all! With more power and tools to cut wood, engrave metal & deboss leather. Plus, make popular projects like cards, T-shirts & stickers.
Our fits-in-any-space cutting machine for popular projects like full-color stickers, custom cards, T-shirts & so much more.
For the crafter looking to create popular projects like vinyl decals, stickers, cards, and T-shirts. You can even make in multiples.