1.25 Inch Circle Template
The smallest standard cutout. Perfect for collecting, trading, and subtle branding.
Template Specifications
Everything you need to know about the 1.25" circle cutout
*approximate size
What People Make with 1.25" Cutouts
Small but mighty
Collectible Pins
Trading designs, enamel-style collectibles, and character sets. The small size makes them perfect for swapping and displaying on cork boards.
Brand Giveaways
Cheap to produce in bulk, easy to hand out at conferences, tradeshows, and brand events.
Backpack Flair
Low-profile enough to layer multiple on a backpack, jacket, or lanyard without looking bulky.
Daily Wear
Subtle designs that fit a work outfit or casual wear. Common for cafes, bookstores, and small businesses.
Make 1.25" Cutouts in 3 Steps
Upload Your Image
Drop in your design, logo, or artwork. Or use our AI tools to generate something from scratch. The 1.25" template is already selected for you.
Position and Preview
Drag, zoom, and rotate your image on the canvas. The bleed ring shows you exactly what will print and what wraps around the edge. Keep your details toward the center on this small size.
Download and Print
Export a print-ready PDF with cut guides. Our Fill Page feature packs up to 20 cutouts on a single letter-size sheet, so you get more per print.
Start free. No credit card required.
Works With Your Equipment
Cutout Designer PDFs are built for real presses
The 1.25 inch template generates print-ready PDFs that work with any standard 1.25 inch press. The PDF includes precise cut guides and bleed marks for clean results every time.
- Presses to assemble your finished cutouts
- Parts (shells, pin-backs, mylar) for 1.25 inch cutouts
- Circle Cutters to trim your printed designs
- Paper and Printing Guide for the best results
Frequently Asked Questions
Cutout Designer uses a proportional 5% bleed, so a 1.25 inch cutout gets approximately 0.0625 inches of bleed on each side. The total cut size comes out to about 1.375 inches. Our tool calculates this automatically and shows you the bleed zone in real time as you position your image.
On a standard 8.5 x 11 inch letter page, you can fit approximately 20 cutouts. On tabloid paper (11 x 17), you can fit around 42. Because 1.25" is the smallest standard size, you get the most cutouts per sheet. Cutout Designer handles the layout automatically.
1.25 inch cutouts are the smallest standard size. They are popular for collectible pin sets, trading series, backpack and lanyard flair, subtle brand giveaways, and party favors. Their compact size lets people wear several at once without looking bulky.
Yes. Cutout Designer generates standard print-ready PDFs that work with any 1.25 inch press. The template includes proper bleed and cut guides so your prints line up with your equipment.
Yes. The free Tinker plan lets you create up to 5 designs per month with PDF download, and you get all standard sizes including 1.25 inch. For unlimited designs and AI image tools, the Maker plan is $4.99 per month.
Ready to make some 1.25" cutouts?
Pick the template, upload your design, and download your PDF. That is it.
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