Print a proof at the final size; check the tail, ears and eye openings and retain every white connection.
Adapted from FreeSVG by Original contributor (name not recorded). Public domain / CC0. Cut-mask preparation and bridges: StencilMaker.app.
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Choose the Cat's Pose
An arched back gives the classic startled Halloween silhouette. A sitting cat is narrower and leaves space beside it for a caption. The smirking face emphasizes the eyes, while the broom-riding cat adds a wider story to the composition.
Keep the white bridges inside any eye openings and check the thin tail before cutting. If you want a stencil of your own pet instead, upload a photo you own to the photo-to-stencil tool. The general cat collection includes more non-seasonal poses.
Print a Proof Before Cutting
Choose A4 or US Letter above the patterns. The direct library PDF needs no account and places the artwork in a 150 mm square. Print at 100% or Actual size, measure the 25 mm test line, and check the smallest opening in the chosen material. Cut black areas and retain all white connections.
Choose Customize to open the exact design in the editor. Edited PNG and single-page PDF downloads require a free account; vector export and tiled full-size printing are Pro features. See the printing guide or return to the Halloween stencil hub.
Choosing Your Black Cat Stencils
The tail, ears and eye openings define the cat. Check each of them on the final paper proof, especially for a small card.
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.
Yes. The stencil preview, PDF and PNG use black for the areas to cut away and white for the material to retain. Paint colour is your choice after cutting.
Can I print these Halloween patterns without an account?+
Yes. The library A4 or US Letter PDF and PNG files download directly. A free account is needed to save or download your own edited project.
Which parts do I keep while cutting?+
The tail, ears and eye openings define the cat. Check each of them on the final paper proof, especially for a small card. Black is cut away; white material and every white bridge are retained.