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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Cut
Precision-cuts shapes, letters & objects
Deboss
Leaves a stunning imprint of artwork on foil poster board, balsa wood & more
Draw
Add delicately drawn shapes, designs & more
Write
Add beautiful text in your favorite font
Foil
Embellish invitations, gift boxes, cards & more with a pro-looking foil finish
Perforate
Create uniform, finely perforated lines for perfect tear-offs & easy peel-aways
Score
Create easy-to-fold creases to make cards, 3D projects & more
Engrave
Inscribe personalized designs in metal, plastic & more
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 Explore Air 2
Cut any compatible material on a machine mat (12 in x 12 in / 12 in x 24 in)
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 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 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).
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 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).
1 tool clamp
1 tool clamp
Smart Materials™
Loads directly into the machine, no machine mat required
2 tool clamps
2 tool clamps
Smart Materials™
Loads directly into the machine, no machine mat required
1 tool clamp
Smart Materials™
Loads directly into the machine, no machine mat required
2 tool clamps
Compatible with QuickSwap™ Housing for active tool control
Easy Printables™ sensor
Recognizes and cuts around images printed by inkjet printers
1 tool clamp
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
Perforation Blade
Creates uniform, finely perforated lines for tear-offs & peel-aways
Scoring Tool
Creates foldable creases for cards, invitations & more
Rotary Blade
Glides through cotton, fleece, denim & more
Scoring Stylus
Creates foldable creases for cards, invitations & more
Scoring Wheels (Single & Double)
Makes razor-sharp creases for crisp folds in 3D projects, boxes & more
Wavy Blade
Adds a perfectly proportioned wavy edge to paper, vinyl & more
Bonded-Fabric Blade
Easily cuts through bonded fabric
Debossing tip
Leaves an imprint of artwork on leather, basswood & more
Deep-Point Blade
Cuts thicker materials up to 1.5 mm like poster board & craft foam
Engraving Tip
Inscribes personalized designs in metal, leather, plastic & more
Foil Transfer Tool
Embellish cards, gift tags & more with a pro-level foil finish
Knife Blade
Cuts thicker & denser material up to 2.4 mm like chipboard & balsa wood
Pens & Markers
Adds written text and drawn shapes to projects
Automatic Cutoff Tool
Premium Fine Point Cutting Tool
Cuts shapes to perfection out of cardstock, vinyl & more
Scoring Tool
Creates foldable creases for cards, invitations & more
Engraving Tool
Inscribes personalized designs in metal, leather, plastic & more
Premium Fine-Point Blade
Cuts shapes to perfection out of cardstock, vinyl & more
Bonded fabric
Great for apparel appliques, embellished banners & more
Writable labels
Elevate thank you gifts, name tags & more
Craft foam (foam sheets)
A must-have for costumes, drink sleeves & more
Fabric
Make precise quilt pieces, bookmarks & more with 100+ compatible fabrics
Genuine & faux leather
Create stunning jewelry, pouches & more
Felt
Great for ornaments, finger puppets & more
Infusible Ink™
Instead of artwork being attached using adhesive, Infusible Ink transfers become one with the material itself
Iron-on (HTV)
Use heat-transfer vinyl to personalize T-shirts, hats, tote bags & more
Kraft board
Creates sturdy 3D projects, home decor & more
Leather up to 2.4 mm
Choose genuine, faux, or tooling to create unique cases, key chains & more
Paper & cardstock
The go-to craft material for cards, party decor & more
Printable sticker paper
Use with your inkjet printer to create full-color stickers, labels & more
Softwood up to 2.4 mm
Basswood and balsa wood are ideal for 3D projects, ornaments & more
Vinyl
Make decals for water bottles, organization & more
Wood veneer
Creates stunning home decor, bookmarks & more
Wool felt
Great for 3D flowers, wall hangings like pennants & more
Chipboard up to 2 mm
Use to add depth & dimension for photo frames, party decor & 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.