Cricut is moving beyond cutting machines with StickerPix, a new pair of compact devices built specifically for making full-color stickers and photo prints at home. The range starts at $169 for the Cricut StickerPix Print, while the $299 StickerPix Print + Cut adds an integrated blade for cutting custom sticker outlines.
The two machines went on sale September 24, 2026, initially through Cricut.com and Michaels in the United States. Cricut says the first week is exclusive to those two sellers. They are intended for people who want a simpler sticker workflow than pairing a conventional inkjet printer with a separate cutting machine and manually applied laminate.
Two machines with one important difference
The Cricut StickerPix Print is the smaller and cheaper option. It measures 7.8 by 5 by 3.5 inches and prints on 4-by-6-inch photo paper or Cricut’s pre-cut sticker sheets. Those sheets come with fixed circle, rectangle or square shapes, so the machine does not cut around a custom outline.
The StickerPix Print + Cut measures 8 by 11.3 by 4.1 inches. It accepts 4-by-7-inch sticker sheets as well as 4-by-6-inch photo paper. Its built-in fine-point blade can cut around a custom design, making it the more flexible choice for logos, illustrated characters and irregular shapes.
However, even the more capable model makes only kiss-cut stickers. That means it cuts through the sticker layer but leaves the backing sheet intact for easy peeling. It does not make individual die-cut stickers with the backing cut all the way through, something Cricut’s larger cutting machines can do.
Dye-sublimation printing and automatic lamination
Both StickerPix models use thermal dye-sublimation printing. Instead of spraying liquid ink, the machine heats colored dye and transfers it into a specially coated surface. Cricut says this produces smooth color suited to photos, and each print receives a clear protective layer during the same process.
According to the company’s September 24 announcement, the resulting prints are resistant to water, scratches and fading. Those are manufacturer durability claims; Gadget N Widget has not independently tested the machines or exposed finished stickers to long-term outdoor use.
The integrated lamination step is a meaningful convenience. A traditional Cricut sticker workflow usually requires an external inkjet printer, printable sticker paper and a laminate sheet that the user applies before cutting. StickerPix combines printing and protection in one compact device, while the Print + Cut also handles the cutting stage.
Design Space remains part of the deal
StickerPix is not a standalone photo printer. Both models connect over Bluetooth to a compatible phone, tablet or computer running Cricut Design Space, and Cricut requires a high-speed internet connection. Users can import their own photos and artwork, edit templates and apply photo effects before sending a project to the machine.
Cricut promotes a library of more than 1.8 million sticker images and AI-assisted tools, but the full content library and some software features require a paid Cricut Access subscription. Basic ownership therefore does not automatically include every design or editing feature shown in Cricut’s marketing.
There is also a hardware lock-in to consider. Cricut says each model requires its own StickerPix photo paper, sticker sheets and ink cartridges. Materials and cartridges for the Print and Print + Cut are not interchangeable, and compatible refills are sold separately after the starter supplies are used.
Pricing and availability
The Cricut StickerPix Print starts at $169 in the US, while the StickerPix Print + Cut starts at $299. Both include starter sticker sheets, photo paper and an ink cartridge, according to Engadget’s September 25 report. Cricut also sells higher-priced bundles with additional consumables.
The lower-cost model makes the most sense for users satisfied with standard pre-cut shapes and 4-by-6 photo prints. The $130 step up buys custom-shape cutting, a larger sticker sheet and a more complete print-to-finished-sticker workflow.
Who StickerPix is for
StickerPix looks aimed at casual crafters, families, journal makers and small sellers who value a compact, guided process more than the broader material support of a full-size Cricut. It could also appeal to people who want occasional photo prints without keeping both an inkjet printer and a cutting machine on a desk.
The tradeoffs are equally clear: small media sizes, proprietary supplies, Design Space dependence and kiss-cut output only. Buyers planning high-volume sales should also compare the ongoing cost per sheet and cartridge against conventional printers and commercial print services. Cricut has not published independent yield or long-term durability data, so those running costs and real-world results remain important unknowns.
For occasional personalized stickers, though, Cricut has removed several awkward manual steps. The key buying decision is straightforward: choose the $169 Print for fixed pre-cut shapes, or the $299 Print + Cut if custom outlines are worth the additional cost.