Item #
2012400
Cricut Explore™ 5
Machine Option:
Machine Only
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, personalised apparel, full-colour 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.
- 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, personalised apparel, full-colour 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 colour.
- 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.
- Full-colour Possibilities: Print your design with your home inkjet printer, then your Cricut cutting machine automatically recognises & precision-cuts around inkjet-printed images to create full-colour 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, customisable templates, AI-image generation,5 and a huge content library, it makes personalisation 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 Cutting Tool6 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
Dimensions: 19.8 in x 7.5 in x 4.7 in (50.2 cm x 19.05 cm x 11.9 cm)
Weight: 10 lbs (4.5 kg)
Max cut size using machine mat (small): 11.5 in x 11.5 in (29.2 cm x 29.2 cm)
Max cut size using machine mat (large): 11.5 x 23.5 (29.2 cm x 59.6 cm)
Max cut size using Smart Materials: 12 in x 12 ft (30.5 cm x 3.6 m)
Cut speed: 14.1 IPS
See it in action
What can it do?
See what Cricut customers are making.
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Works with 100+ materials¹
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No design experience required
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Free how-to videos & cheat sheets
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Easy-to-use Design Space app
It all starts in Design Space™
Design Space is our free, easy-to-use app for your mobile or desktop device.⁴ It's where we help you turn your ideas into something one of a kind. With guided design flows, customisable templates, AI generation tools and a huge content library,
it makes personalisation feel effortless.⁵
Simplify your shopping & save
Start making straight out of the box with a bundle, including the machine and must-have supplies.
FAQ
With Cricut Explore 5, you can make popular projects like large vinyl decals, full-colour stickers, personalised clothes and custom cards – you can even make in multiples. Plus, the machine works with the Deep Cutting Tool (sold separately) to cut thicker materials like foam and rubber sheets.
You'll need a compatible device and high-speed internet connection.⁴ To start making, you'll also need materials and some basic tools. Cricut Explore 5 offers various bundle options that include must-have crafting tools and an assortment of popular materials, so you can simplify your shopping and get everything you need to start making straight out of the box.
No, the machine does not require a subscription. Design Space comes with free out-of-the box content including 3,000+ images, 100+ fonts and 1,000+ projects to help get you started. Additional content can always be purchased à la carte, or you can subscribe to Cricut Access™ to unlock our ever-growing library of 1,500,000+ images, 1,000+ fonts and 100,000+ projects – plus other subscriber-only perks – for a small reoccurring monthly or annual fee.⁵
Along with the machine, you will get an assortment of must-have crafting tools and popular materials to help you hit the ground cutting. All our machines are available in various bundle options to help simplify your shopping. Our smaller bundles are great for those who are just getting started and aren't sure what they want to make. Our larger bundles are for those who want to try a variety of projects straight out of the box and save even more. For the full list of included items, please see the Included section above.
We have numerous resources to help you find the right machine for you, including a comparison chart , and a machine quiz .
Smart Materials comprise a line of premium materials, including vinyl, iron-on & paper, that require no machine mat, saving you time and simplifying your making experience. These materials are sized perfectly to load directly into your machine, removing the frustration of using a mat, and allowing for long, continuous cuts up to 12 ft (3.6 m) in one go.
Yes! We have simple guided design flows in the free Design Space app to help your create popular projects with ease and confidence. We also have tons of how-to videos on our YouTube channel and a team of experts available to answer all of your crafting questions.
The Deep Cutting Tool cuts materials up to 1.5 mm thickness including poster board, heavy cardstock, foam, rubber and magnet sheets to help you make more advanced projects like custom wall calendars, stamps and magnets.³
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