Default File Type


Silhouette Studio uses STUDIO and STUDIO3 files as its proprietary file types.

File Import 


Silhouette Studio allows you to open a variety of file types, with additional types supported in upgraded editions.




Basic Edition

The Basic Edition (free version) can open the following file types that are ready to cut:

  • Silhouette Digital Download files obtained from the Silhouette Design Store
  • Fonts installed on your computer in TTF and OTF format
  • STUDIO/STUDIO3
  • GSD/GST
  • DXF


It can also import the following file types that may be traced:

  • JPG
  • PNG
  • BMP
  • GIF
  • TIF


Designer Edition

The Designer Edition (paid upgrade) opens all the above file types plus:

  • SVG
  • PDF

NOTE: When importing PDF, you can select to Import as Image (no cut lines), or Import as Vector (automatically creates cut lines).


Designer Edition Plus


The Designer Edition Plus (paid upgrade) opens all the above file types plus the following embroidery file types: 

  • PES
  • DST
  • EXP
  • JEF
  • XXX


Business Edition

The Business Edition (paid upgrade) opens all the above file types plus the following Adobe Illustrator and CorelDRAW file types:  

  • AI
  • EPS
  • CDR

File Export


Silhouette Studio allows you to export a few different file types, with additional types supported in upgraded editions.



All Editions of Silhouette Studio allow you to save as:

  • STUDIO3


The Business Edition additionally allows you to export as:

  • SVG
  • PDF
  • PNG
  • JPG


NOTES:

  1. SVG files are automatically flattened when exported from Silhouette Studio. You are not able to adjust this option to prevent potential printing concerns.