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Convert Image to Border SVG — Outline Cut File

A border SVG is the outline shape around a design — used for sticker contour cuts, frame shapes, and die-cut borders. Create border SVGs from any image at imagetosvg.com.

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What Is a Border SVG Cut File?

A border SVG traces the outer outline of a design — used as the cut line for die-cut stickers, Cricut frame shapes, and contour-cut vinyl.

  • Sticker border: the outer cut line that gives a die-cut sticker its shape
  • Frame shape: cut a bordered frame around a design element
  • Contour cut: Cricut follows the SVG border path to cut around a printed design
  • How to get: upload design PNG with transparent background → imagetosvg.com traces the outer edge

Creating a Border/Offset SVG in Inkscape

Sometimes you want a larger border (offset) around the design — not just the exact silhouette edge but a slightly expanded version.

  • Open SVG in Inkscape
  • Select the design shape
  • Path > Outset (Ctrl+.) — expands the path outward by a small amount
  • Repeat Outset until the border is the offset size you need
  • Or: Extensions > Generate from Path > Offset (specify exact pixel amount)

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I make a sticker border/contour cut SVG?

Upload your sticker PNG with transparent background to imagetosvg.com. The converter traces the outer edge as an SVG path — this is your contour cut border for Cricut Print Then Cut.

How do I add a border offset to an SVG in Cricut Design Space?

Select the SVG in Design Space. In the toolbar, click Offset. Set the offset distance (0.1–0.25 inches for sticker borders). Design Space generates an offset outline automatically.

Can I make a rounded corner border from an irregular shape SVG?

In Inkscape: Path > Outset then Path > Simplify to smooth corners. Or use Extensions > Modify Path > Round Corners for controlled corner rounding on the border shape.

What's the difference between a border SVG and an inline SVG?

Border SVG: the outer cut outline shape only (for cutting). Inline SVG (web term): SVG code placed directly in HTML. Completely different concepts — context makes the distinction clear.

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