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Review Summary
Cut, Write, Draw, Foil
Smart Materials
Using Small Machine Mat: 11.5 x 11.5" (29.21 x 29.21cm)
Using Large Machine Mat: 11.5 x 23.5" (29.21 x 59.69cm)
Using Smart Materials: 12" x 12' (30.48cm x 3.7m)
14.1" per second
Bluetooth
iOS, Mac, Windows, Android
Malaysia
19.8 x 7.5 x 4.7" (50.2 x 19.05 x 11.9cm)
10 lbs (4.5kg)
093573681721
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 materials to help you create custom decals, personalized apparel, full-color stickers, cards, and so much more. You can even make in multiples!
The Ultimate+ Bundle comes with must-have crafting tools as well as an assortment of popular materials, plus Cricut EasyPress Mini LT for tackling heat transfer projects with ease. This bundle is perfect for those looking to try a wide variety of projects right out of the box and save even more. It includes enough supplies to make up to 270 projects.
Redesigned to make crafting easier than ever
With a bold, new look and simplified experience, Cricut Explore 5 helps you effortlessly create personalized T-shirts, decals, cards, full-color stickers, and so much more.
What can it do?
See ya, scissors. It precision-cuts 100+ materials
Works with Deep Cutting Tool (sold separately) to cut thicker materials like foam & rubber
Watch it write & draw flawlessly - in any font or style
Oh, nice! The Scoring Tool creates fold lines for cards & paper projects
Stickers to die-cut for. Works with your home inkjet printer to print then cut full-color stickers
Ooh, shiny! It works with Cricut Foil Transfer Tool (sold separately)
Sized down. Leveled up.
Smaller than the previous model with a sleek, modern design, this next gen machine fits perfectly into any space while providing top-tier performance.
It all starts in Design Space
Design Space is our free, easy-to-use app for your mobile or desktop device. It's where we help you turn your ideas into something one-of-a-kind. With guided design flows, customizable templates, AI generation tools, and a huge content library, it makes personalization feel effortless.
Simplify your shopping & save
Start making right out of the box with a bundle, including the machine and must-have supplies.
Features
12" (30.5cm) 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, 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, plus this machine writes, draws, foils, scores & cuts intricate designs with precision. 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-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 device 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, 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.
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.
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.
- EasyPress Mini LT -
Our compact, easy-to-use handheld heat press with a single setting - ideal for popular iron-on projects like T-shirts, baby clothes, and more. With its precision tip, Cricut EasyPress Mini LT helps you access hard-to-reach spaces like around buttons or seams and for uniquely shaped projects. Combining the speed of a heat press and the convenience of an iron, this mini but mighty press delivers results that stand the test of time.
- EasyPress Pressing Mat -
Achieve flawless iron-on applications every time and protect your surface area with an essential Cricut EasyPress companion. This heat-transfer pressing mat includes a durable cover to provides thermal conductivity and even heat distribution. A special inner liner wicks away moisture to deliver clean, dry heat to basic T-shirts, tote bags, pillows, and more. The foil membrane reflects heat to your project and prevents moisture vapor transfer, while the silicone foam provides insulation and shields your surface from damaging heat. A soft, protective bottom barrier seals layers together for stunning results. Plus, the mat is also perfect for pressing sewing projects.
- Basic Tool Set -
Craft in style with our Basic Tool Set in fresh, complementary hues. This 5-piece set gets you started with the basic tools you need for a Cricut crafting session. You'll be equipped to precisely and expertly handle most DIY projects, from vinyl for decals to iron-on decor projects, to cardstock masterpieces - and that's just the beginning. It's an essential companion for all Cricut cutting machines.
- Portable Trimmer & Paper Ruler -
It's a cinch to cut straight lines when you use Portable Trimmer. A unique easy-glide blade system yields precise, straight cuts, while an ergonomic, custom-fit handle provides a smooth grip over hundreds of cuts. The dual-hinged rail makes it simple to quickly load materials, measure, and cut from either side. Continuous measuring marks, rulers in inches and centimeters, and 1/4 in (0.3 cm) grid marks - along with a 16 in (40 cm) swing-out arm - help you measure for accurate results. Keep replacement blades in the convenient storage compartments on the underside of the trimmer.
- Smart Iron-On Sheet -
Just add heat! With Cricut Smart Iron-On Matless Heat Transfer Vinyl, you can personalize T-shirts, jackets, backpacks, and so much more. Includes 8 sheets in a range of colors to help bring your most vibrant ideas to life. It's the same Smart Iron-On you love in bulk size and with simplified packaging, so we can pass the savings on to you. All Cricut materials are optimized for Cricut cutting machines with automatic cut settings in Design Space to ensure you have the best cutting experience.
- Smart Vinyl Sheet -
Customize with confidence! Cricut Smart Vinyl Matless Permanent Vinyl is weather- and UV-resistant, making it perfect for personalized water bottles, outdoor signs, car decals & more. Includes 12 sheets in a range of colors to help bring your most vibrant ideas to life. All Cricut materials are optimized for Cricut cutting machines with automatic cut settings in Design Space to ensure you have the best cutting experience.
- Transfer Tape Sheet-
Transfer your custom vinyl cuts to a variety of surfaces with ease and precision. This specially designed Transfer Tape is made for most types of Cricut Vinyl, including Patterned, Holographic, Holographic Sparkle, Metallic, and Matte Metallic. Use it to create custom decals, labels, decor & so much more. Cricut Value Transfer Tape has been engineered to give you the perfect blend of cost and quality. By selling in bulk sizes and with simple packaging, we pass the savings on to you.
- Value Cardstock Sheet -
With Cricut Value Cardstock, you can decorate bulletin boards, create school projects, make party decor, and so much more. This sampler includes 20 sheets in a range of colors to help bring your most vibrant ideas to life. Cricut Value Cardstock is engineered to give you the perfect blend of cost and quality. By selling in bulk sizes and with simple packaging, we pass the savings on to you. Optimized for Cricut cutting machines. Automatic cut settings in Design Space ensure you have the best cutting experience with every Cricut material and machine.
- Printable Vinyl Sheet -
Make custom full-color projects that wow! Cricut Printable Vinyl for Laser Printers works with your home laser printer to print, then cut full-color designs. Just create your design and print it, then your Cricut cutting machine automatically recognizes & precision-cuts the design for amazing custom laptop stickers, decor, labels, and so much more. For best results, remove printer paper from printer tray, then load and print only one sheet of printable vinyl at a time. All Cricut materials are optimized for Cricut cutting machines with automatic cut settings in Design Space to ensure you have the best cutting experience.