How do I set up my file for kiss-cut stickers?

Save your file with two cutline layers: one for the inner kiss-cut and one for the die-cut that goes through. Lock the die-cut layer. No layers? Upload your design and tell us in a comment which part should be kiss-cut.


File setup for kiss-cut stickers

A kiss-cut sticker has two cuts: a kiss-cut through the sticker only, and a die-cut through all layers that shapes the backing around it. Your file tells us where each cut goes.

With a design program that uses layers

  • Create two cutline layers in your file.

  • Put the inner kiss-cut on one layer. This is the line around the sticker you peel off.

  • Put the outer die-cut on the other layer. This cut goes all the way through and shapes the backing.

  • Lock the layer with the die-cut.

  • Save and upload the file.

Without layers

Upload your complete design and add a comment to your order that says which part should be kiss-cut. We'll set up the cutlines for you.

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