1 CUT LAYERClassic Jack-o’-Lantern
Triangular eyes, a small nose and a broad three-tooth grin.
BeginnerFREE PRINTABLE
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Cutting tip
Keep the three tooth tabs attached to the top and bottom of the mouth.
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Free Printable Pumpkin Stencils
Choose your paper first, then print a carving pattern at Actual size. This print-focused selection starts with broad faces and includes a cat, bat and ghost.
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Before you carve
These are reminders for your physical proof. The website cannot check printer settings or pumpkin fit.
Print at 100%. Each pattern uses a 150 mm artwork square.
18 patterns
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1 CUT LAYERFriendly Pumpkin Smile
Rounded eyes and an open smile for a cheerful pumpkin.
BeginnerFREE PRINTABLE
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Cutting tip
Use the smooth eye curves as a beginner-friendly first cut.
1 CUT LAYERWide Tooth Grin
A wide mouth with spaced upper teeth and a lower tooth.
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Cutting tip
Transfer each tooth tab before cutting the mouth so none is missed.
1 CUT LAYERCrooked Pumpkin Grin
Slanted eyes and an asymmetric, angular grin.
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Cutting tip
Start with the shorter mouth corners and work toward its broad middle.
1 CUT LAYERAngry Pumpkin Eyes
Sharp, inward-sloping eyes over four strong teeth.
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Cutting tip
Leave the wide central strip between the eyes and nose uncut.
1 CUT LAYERTall Triangle Eyes
Tall eye triangles and a low, toothy smile.
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Cutting tip
Place this face on a taller pumpkin to leave room above the eyes.
1 CUT LAYERToothy Pumpkin Monster
Blocky monster eyes and a grin with four bold teeth.
BeginnerFREE PRINTABLE
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Cutting tip
Keep extra pumpkin around the eye corners and tooth tabs.
1 CUT LAYERSurprised Pumpkin
Tall oval eyes and a round open mouth.
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Cutting tip
This face uses three broad cutouts; leave a generous strip between them.
1 CUT LAYERZippy Pumpkin Grin
A wedge eye, curved wink and fast, sweeping grin.
BeginnerFREE PRINTABLE
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Cutting tip
Mark the ends of the curved cuts before removing the middle.
1 CUT LAYERWitch Hat Jack O Lantern
A grinning jack-o'-lantern wearing a tall witch hat.
BeginnerFREE PRINTABLE
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Cutting tip
Cut the eyes and mouth first. Preserve the white bridges through the pumpkin face.
Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Magnesus. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.
1 CUT LAYERArched Black Cat
An arched black cat with a raised tail and pointed ears.
BeginnerFREE PRINTABLE
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Cutting tip
Keep the spaces between the legs open. Use the broad back and tail as your main transfer landmarks.
Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Openclipart contributor (name not recorded). Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.
1 CUT LAYERSwept Wing Bat
A flying bat with swept wings and a round head, ready for a pumpkin or door sign.
BeginnerFREE PRINTABLE
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Cutting tip
Cut the pointed wing tips last and avoid narrowing the white gaps along the scalloped edges.
Adapted from Openclipart artwork archive by Orlando Karam. Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.
1 CUT LAYERSpooky Ghost
A floating ghost with three expression cutouts.
BeginnerFREE PRINTABLE
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Cutting tip
The white face bridges hold the expression in the surrounding sheet.
1 CUT LAYERWitch Hat
A crooked, pointed hat with a strong brim and band.
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Cutting tip
Preserve the band connection and leave room around the long hat tip.
1 CUT LAYERCrescent Moon
A single broad crescent for a night-sky pumpkin.
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Cutting tip
This simple crescent pairs well with small star templates.
1 CUT LAYERAutumn Maple Leaf
A pointed autumn leaf with a bridged central vein.
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Cutting tip
Leave the central white vein uncut so the leaf keeps its structure.
1 CUT LAYERThree Pumpkin Stars
Three separate star shapes in a balanced diagonal group.
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Cutting tip
Begin with the smallest star to check your transfer and cutting technique.
1 CUT LAYERBOO Pumpkin Letters
Three bold stencil letters with open counter bridges.
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Cutting tip
Place the letters on the broadest side of the pumpkin.
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Print One Proof Before You Cut
Select A4 or US Letter above; every PDF download follows that selection. Each file places the complete artwork in a 150 mm square and includes a 25 mm calibration line. Download a file and choose Actual size or 100% in your printer dialog.
Measure the test line. If it is shorter or longer than 25 mm, correct scaling before carving. Hold the sheet against the front of the pumpkin, leaving room for tape. A successful file download cannot confirm your printer settings, so the physical check matters.
Transfer the Pattern in Short Sections
Tape the outside paper margin in short sections to follow the curve. Transfer the edges using your preferred marking method, then remove the paper before cutting. Black indicates cutouts; white indicates pumpkin material you keep, including bridges around eyes or teeth.
Need a different size? Choose Customize and set the artwork width in the export panel. For an unusually large design, read the full-size printing guide. For more subject choices, use pumpkin patterns.
Choosing Your Free Printable Pumpkin Stencils
Difficulty is a guide to the drawing. Check the smallest opening and the narrowest white connection on a full-size paper proof; pumpkin shape, tools and experience can change the practical difficulty.
Download, Print and Cut at the Right Size
Choose A4 or US Letter and download the PDF directly. No account is needed for these library files. Each PDF places the pattern in a 150 mm square and includes a 25 mm test line. Choose “Actual size” or 100% in your print dialog, and measure the line before transferring the design. Black areas are the cutouts; white areas are kept.
The PNG is 2100 × 2100 pixels. For another size, open the pattern in the editor. Saving projects and downloading edited artwork require a free account; PNG and single-page PDF are free. Vector export and full-size tiled printing are Pro features; see the plans page for available upgrades.
Artwork and Template Permission
The library combines independently drawn StencilMaker.app patterns and adapted public-domain artwork. Adapted patterns include their source and creator in the cutting-tip details and printable PDF. These template artworks are free to print and use in personal or commercial projects. This permission does not grant rights to third-party designs or StencilMaker.app branding. Read the template permission.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I print a pumpkin stencil without signing in?
Yes. The ready-made PDF and PNG links here download without an account. A free account is needed only for saving or downloading a customized editor version.
What does the 25 mm test line check?
It checks physical print scale. Measure it after printing. If it is not 25 mm long, review paper size and Actual size or 100% scaling before transferring the design.
How large is the ready-made pumpkin pattern?
The entire artwork sits in a 150 mm square on A4 or US Letter. The visible motif may occupy less than that square. Use Customize for another artwork width.
Can the site verify my printer settings?
No. Downloading the correct PDF does not reveal your printer's scaling. Measure the test line and hold a proof against the pumpkin to confirm both scale and fit.
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