The Complete Guide to Die-Cut Stickers — Shapes, Sizes & Materials

Die-cut stickers are custom-shaped stickers cut to follow the exact outline of your design — no white border, no rectangle. They are the most popular sticker type for branding, packaging, and personal expression in Canada.

What Does "Die-Cut" Mean?

A die-cut sticker is cut through both the vinyl and the backing paper to match the shape of your design. This is different from a kiss-cut sticker, which only cuts through the vinyl layer, leaving the backing intact as a square or rectangle.

• Die-cut: Sticker shape = design shape. No extra border. Individual stickers.
• Kiss-cut: Square backing with peelable sticker inside. Better for giveaways and sheets.

Best File Formats for Die-Cut Stickers

For the cleanest cut path, provide vector files:

• SVG — Best for web designers. Scalable, clean paths.
• AI / EPS — Industry standard. Best for complex designs.
• PDF — Universal. Works if exported from vector software.
• PNG — We can work with high-res PNG (300+ DPI). We will create the cut path for you.

Material Options

Common Sizes

Die-cut stickers can be any size from 1 inch to 12 inches. Most popular sizes:

• 2-3 inch — Laptop stickers, water bottle, product labels
• 3-4 inch — Packaging inserts, event handouts, branding
• 4-6 inch — Vehicle decals, large packaging, signage
• 8-12 inch — Bumper stickers, window decals, wall graphics

Pricing

Die-cut sticker pricing starts at $0.50 per sticker for standard sizes (2-3 inch) in vinyl. Price decreases with quantity. Volume pricing available for orders over 500.

Common Uses

• Brand logos for packaging and products
• Laptop and phone case decoration
• Event and conference swag
• Product labels and seals
• Vehicle branding and window decals
• Retail and gift packaging