Imagine It. Create It. Cut It. It's That Simple.
Both Software Programs allow
- use any true type font or dingbat
- Import SVG's
- Trace Images (Convert coloring pages or other b&W images)
- Allow you to make your own designs
- Use fonts and Dingbats you download from Internet Work with all Cricut Machines
Shadow and Blackout features
I think personally, MTC is better than SCAL for these reasons:
It allows you to edit existing fonts/svgs, preview SVGs before you import them, import from TTF files directly (no more installing fonts on to your computer!(which i have not done yet)). You can also trace BMPs, JPGs, PNGs, etc and convert them into paper.
Has a “Notes page” that allows you to keep track of what you did when you created or used this file for future reference. Also, it allows you to Work with multiple projects at once (which i absolutely love) and Cut, Copy and Paste shapes between projects. It also allows you to Create and Edit Image LayersIt allows you to edit existing fonts/svgs, preview SVGs before you import them, import from TTF files directly (no more installing fonts on to your computer!(which i have not done yet)). You can also trace BMPs, JPGs, PNGs, etc and convert them into paper.
MTC has a user-contributed SVG/Project gallery built right into the program. You can upload your hard work from within the application and share with everyone. Or find what others have shared!
I also, have not had any issues with any the letters, especially “r”, “s” & “t” not being able to shadow properly. That was the biggest frustration I had with SCAL. I didn’t upgrade to SCAL 2.0 and don't know if it was resolved or not?
The only cons MTC, that I have found is you can't type directly on the mat you have to type in the box that pops up or double click the letter/image from the library. And unfortunately No MAC version, which doesn’t effect me as of yet, but I sure hope they do find a way to get a MAC version.
One place I’ve learned a lot from their tutorials is scrappydew.com
I say if you have a cricut and think this is something your interested in try it for free