Do facial details come through well enough for laser engraving?

Yes — facial features like eyes, hair, and facial structure are converted into clean vector line work that engraves well on wood and acrylic without excessive noise.

Can I use these files for plasma cutting metal portraits?

Yes! Our DXF files work well with CNC plasma cutters on steel or aluminum. Bold, high-contrast portraits with clear outlines tend to give the best results.

Do I need to edit the SVG before sending it to my Cricut?

In most cases, no. Our SVG files are ready for vinyl cutting machines like Cricut or Silhouette without additional editing.

Free People & Portrait DXF & SVG Vector Files

Faces, portraits, and full-body line drawings as free DXF and SVG cut files. Used for custom portrait gifts, pop art line portraits, personalized wall art, and laser engraved acrylic portraits.

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Young Woman Portrait

Marilyn Monroe Portrait

Stadium crowd spectators vector line drawing, tiered seating rows, individual figures with hats and raised hands.

Sports Event Stadium Crowd

Ludwig van Beethoven Portrait

Vector line drawing of a woman holding a leash with a Pomeranian, standing outside a shop with multi-paned windows full of teddy bears.

Woman with Pomeranian at Bear Shop

Albert Einstein Portrait

Curly Haired Bearded Man Portrait

Male portrait vector line drawing, curly hair, facial contours, open-collar jacket and crew-neck top.

Male Portrait with Curly Hair

Hands Holding a Smartphone

Two elderly men diner conversation vector line drawing, eight-panel sequence with expressive gestures, facial expressions and table setting.

Two Elderly Men at a Diner Table

Vector line drawing of a woman seated at a workshop workstation, showing her figure, loose hair, open laptop, and cluttered background with monitors and shelving.

Woman at Workshop Workstation

Elderly Man Dining with Dog

French Outdoor Fruit Market

Skateboarder kickflip vector line drawing, figure airborne with angled deck, outstretched arms and branded T-shirt detail.

Skateboarder Kickflip Action

Matisse Blue Nude II vector line drawing, seated figure with arched back, raised arm and bent knee.

Matisse Blue Nude II 1952

James Bond 007 Tuxedo Portrait

Hand Gestures Reference Sheet

About this collection

People and portrait line drawings in DXF, SVG, and PDF formats, from individual faces to full-body line drawings and group compositions. Gift makers and hobbyists use them for custom portrait gifts, pop art line portraits, personalized wall art, family name signs, and wedding cake toppers. The files suit CO2 laser cutters on wood and acrylic, CNC plasma cutters on steel for larger portrait pieces, and vinyl cutters for apparel graphics. All gallery files are free for personal and commercial use — sign in with your email to download.

Best for

Custom gift makers, hobbyists, and memorial artists creating portrait gifts, pop art line portraits, and personalized wall art. CO2 laser cutters on wood and acrylic; vinyl cutters for apparel graphics.

Original photo — James Bond 007 tuxedo portrait vector line drawing, peaked lapels, bow tie, and wristwatch adjustment pose.

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Compatible Machines, Software & Materials

These people and portrait DXF and SVG files are production-ready and compatible with every major CNC machine including CO2 laser cutters, diode lasers, fiber lasers, CNC routers, plasma cutters, waterjet cutters, vinyl cutters, and cutter plotters. They work with Glowforge, xTool, Epilog, OMTech, Thunder Laser, Boss Laser, Ortur, Atomstack, Snapmaker, Cricut, Silhouette, Roland, Graphtec, Hypertherm, PrimeWeld, and any other machine that accepts standard DXF or SVG vector formats.

Compatible Software

Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, Inkscape, AutoCAD, Fusion 360, SketchUp, Rhino, LightBurn, VCarve Pro, Aspire, Carbide Create, Easel, LaserGRBL, Mach 4, LinuxCNC, SheetCam, PlasmaCAM, CamBam, Cricut Design Space, Silhouette Studio, Sure Cuts A Lot, and most other vector editing or CAM software.

Suitable Materials

Wood, plywood, MDF, bamboo, cork, acrylic, foam, metal, mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, copper, leather, paper, cardstock, cardboard, vinyl, fabric, and most other materials supported by your cutting machine. All files are fully editable and can be scaled to any dimension to suit your project.