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product_id: 560408754
title: "Silhouette Portrait 4-9 inch Vinyl Cutting Machine with Studio Software, PixScan, Electric Tool and ES Mat Compatible, SNA and IPT Enabled, 50 db"
brand: "silhouette america"
price: "$717.83"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Silhouette America"
url: https://www.desertcart.ec/products/560408754-silhouette-portrait-4-9-inch-vinyl-cutting-machine-with-studio
store_origin: EC
region: Ecuador
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# 50 dB ultra-quiet operation SNA & IPT tech for flawless cuts 9-inch precision cutting width Silhouette Portrait 4-9 inch Vinyl Cutting Machine with Studio Software, PixScan, Electric Tool and ES Mat Compatible, SNA and IPT Enabled, 50 db

**Brand:** silhouette america
**Price:** $717.83
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ✂️ Elevate your craft game with precision and quiet power!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Silhouette Portrait 4-9 inch Vinyl Cutting Machine with Studio Software, PixScan, Electric Tool and ES Mat Compatible, SNA and IPT Enabled, 50 db by silhouette america
- **How much does it cost?** $717.83 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ec](https://www.desertcart.ec/products/560408754-silhouette-portrait-4-9-inch-vinyl-cutting-machine-with-studio)

## Best For

- silhouette america enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted silhouette america brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact Powerhouse:** Sleek, lightweight metal chassis fits perfectly on your desktop without sacrificing durability or performance.
- • **Precision Meets Quiet:** Experience razor-sharp 9-inch cuts with whisper-quiet 50 dB operation—craft without distractions.
- • **Next-Level Cutting Tech:** SNA (Silhouette New Architecture) and IPT optimize cut order and tension for flawless multi-layered designs.
- • **Creative Freedom Unleashed:** Supports electric tools, sketching, and fabric cutting—expand your DIY projects beyond vinyl.
- • **User-Friendly Studio Software:** Intuitive design platform with PixScan compatibility makes professional-grade crafting accessible to all.

## Overview

The Silhouette Portrait 4 is a compact, 9-inch vinyl cutting machine featuring advanced SNA and IPT technologies for precise, tension-free cuts. Operating at a quiet 50 dB, it supports electric tools and fabric cutting, paired with user-friendly Studio software and PixScan compatibility. Perfect for professional-quality crafting in a sleek, desktop-friendly design.

## Description

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Review: Excellent Little Machine - After hearing about the Silhouette Cameo for a while and seeing what it could do, I was very intrigued but not wanting to spend a couple hundred dollars. I am not a hardcore crafter, but do enjoy the occasional craft every now and then. I wanted to start making my own stationary and realized that it would be handy to have one of these machines. After talking to many friends who own both the Cameo and the popular Cricut, the verdict was clear: Silhouette wins. When I saw that the Silhouette had come out with a smaller, cheaper version that did the same things as the Cameo, I knew I wanted it. It arrived very quickly and the install was easy. I was pleased to see a simple machine that sat perfectly on top of my desktop computer (it's so petite!). I plugged it in and got started with what I had on hand. The software is very user-friendly and reminds me of working in Microsoft Publisher. I found it interesting that the Portrait sounds like an old fax machine as it works. It's not loud, but not necessarily quiet. Either way, it quickly did its job and I was satisfied with my first successful attempt at an intricate design. I can't wait to try the sketching feature and cutting out fabric (for cute hair bows!). I love that you can completely make your own designs, but that Silhouette provides a bunch of great ones as well. They have free designs that are actually useful and a bunch of great videos online. All in all, I think that this machine is perfect for the random crafter who makes things on a smaller scale. The software is much easier to use and navigate than what I had originally heard, so I am very pleased about that. Again, I also love that the actual machine is very compact and unobtrusive. I highly recommend this to anyone wondering if they should take the dive or not.
Review: Great, versatile Cutter/plotter - This is a great cutter. I don't have any experience with other cutters but I would strongly recommend this to anyone. I purchased it to make items for my wedding including custom mats for photo frames, shaped cut-outs for notes from guests, and stencils for various decorations. It cuts a wide variety of papers, though it would not cut through a heavy-weight plastic folder we wanted to use as a stencil... but I would have had trouble cutting it with scissors, so I don't blame the Silhouette for that. The software it comes with takes a minute or two to figure out but it does a lot of useful things including a "fill page" option, which is great for making cutouts... it will fill the page with the shape you load/create at the size you choose. One warning with the print and cut option, the Silhouette may not be able to find the markers on shiny/glittery paper. We were using a slightly shimmery paper for our gift tags and wanted to print out the text for them and then cut them out but the Silhouette could not recognize the markers, though it worked fine on plain printer paper. Fortunately, we figured out where exactly we needed to place the paper on the cutting mat and into the machine and got them close enough without using the markers. Print and cut is great for really detailed stuff but if you have a bit of give, you can just eyeball it... this is particularly useful as the print and registration marker actually cut down a lot of your cut-able area. The cutting mat is great and lasts really well as long as you're careful with your blade depth! The one that comes with the Silhouette is very sticky at the beginning and is not appropriate for standard-weight papers unless you're okay with them curling (or even tearing) when you you try to unstick them, so I recommend using only cardstock-weight or above on new regular mats. After some use, they become less sticky, so you can use them with regular weight papers. Apparently they offer lower stick mats, so get one of those if you want to do medium-light weight paper.

## Features

- The new Silhouette Portrait 4 9 inch vinyl cutting machine/plotter is a full redesign of the Portrait 9 inch wide cutter. Now quieter and more precise than ever before.
- IPT Technology:optimizes cut orders, providing a tension-free cutting experience for all materials. Multi-layered cuts and sharp angles are achieved without tearing or rounding corners, elevating your designs to a professional level.
- New Tool Options: New electric tool options expand the creative possibilites in addition to cutting and sketching
- SNA: Silhouette New Architecture means precision, more precise cuts on a new belt driven chassis.
- 9 inch cutting machine, 1 year limited warranty

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0CHY9CY3Y |
| Active Surface Area | 81 square inches |
| Batteries required | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #29,151 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #31 in Scrapbooking Die-Cut Machines |
| Brand | Silhouette America |
| Color | WHite |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (2,863) |
| Included Components | Machine |
| Item Weight | 1 pounds |
| Item model number | SILH-PORTRAIT-4-4T |
| Manufacturer | Silhouette Amercia |
| Material | Metal |
| Operation Mode | Automatic |
| Print media | Fabric |
| Product Dimensions | 18"D x 9"W x 9"H |
| UPC | 819177026900 |

## Product Details

- **Active Surface Area:** 81 square inches
- **Brand:** Silhouette America
- **Color:** WHite
- **Material:** Metal
- **Product Dimensions:** 18"D x 9"W x 9"H

## Images

![Silhouette Portrait 4-9 inch Vinyl Cutting Machine with Studio Software, PixScan, Electric Tool and ES Mat Compatible, SNA and IPT Enabled, 50 db - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71mU6Zpr90L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Little Machine
*by M***O on December 5, 2012*

After hearing about the Silhouette Cameo for a while and seeing what it could do, I was very intrigued but not wanting to spend a couple hundred dollars. I am not a hardcore crafter, but do enjoy the occasional craft every now and then. I wanted to start making my own stationary and realized that it would be handy to have one of these machines. After talking to many friends who own both the Cameo and the popular Cricut, the verdict was clear: Silhouette wins. When I saw that the Silhouette had come out with a smaller, cheaper version that did the same things as the Cameo, I knew I wanted it. It arrived very quickly and the install was easy. I was pleased to see a simple machine that sat perfectly on top of my desktop computer (it's so petite!). I plugged it in and got started with what I had on hand. The software is very user-friendly and reminds me of working in Microsoft Publisher. I found it interesting that the Portrait sounds like an old fax machine as it works. It's not loud, but not necessarily quiet. Either way, it quickly did its job and I was satisfied with my first successful attempt at an intricate design. I can't wait to try the sketching feature and cutting out fabric (for cute hair bows!). I love that you can completely make your own designs, but that Silhouette provides a bunch of great ones as well. They have free designs that are actually useful and a bunch of great videos online. All in all, I think that this machine is perfect for the random crafter who makes things on a smaller scale. The software is much easier to use and navigate than what I had originally heard, so I am very pleased about that. Again, I also love that the actual machine is very compact and unobtrusive. I highly recommend this to anyone wondering if they should take the dive or not.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great, versatile Cutter/plotter
*by C***O on January 13, 2015*

This is a great cutter. I don't have any experience with other cutters but I would strongly recommend this to anyone. I purchased it to make items for my wedding including custom mats for photo frames, shaped cut-outs for notes from guests, and stencils for various decorations. It cuts a wide variety of papers, though it would not cut through a heavy-weight plastic folder we wanted to use as a stencil... but I would have had trouble cutting it with scissors, so I don't blame the Silhouette for that. The software it comes with takes a minute or two to figure out but it does a lot of useful things including a "fill page" option, which is great for making cutouts... it will fill the page with the shape you load/create at the size you choose. One warning with the print and cut option, the Silhouette may not be able to find the markers on shiny/glittery paper. We were using a slightly shimmery paper for our gift tags and wanted to print out the text for them and then cut them out but the Silhouette could not recognize the markers, though it worked fine on plain printer paper. Fortunately, we figured out where exactly we needed to place the paper on the cutting mat and into the machine and got them close enough without using the markers. Print and cut is great for really detailed stuff but if you have a bit of give, you can just eyeball it... this is particularly useful as the print and registration marker actually cut down a lot of your cut-able area. The cutting mat is great and lasts really well as long as you're careful with your blade depth! The one that comes with the Silhouette is very sticky at the beginning and is not appropriate for standard-weight papers unless you're okay with them curling (or even tearing) when you you try to unstick them, so I recommend using only cardstock-weight or above on new regular mats. After some use, they become less sticky, so you can use them with regular weight papers. Apparently they offer lower stick mats, so get one of those if you want to do medium-light weight paper.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Better than Cricut
*by A***A on September 11, 2023*

For starters, i never owned a cricut machine but have used my friends when I needed to use it. I finally decided to pull the trigger and buy a cutting machine for myself. I happened to stumble on this product when scrolling through youtube videos. I went with the silhouette because it was more cost effective than even some of the used cricut machinesi saw online. First thing i would like to mention is the cut borders, it has a bigger area inside the border than what the cricut does (for 8.5 x 11 paper). So I was able to fit more images, which is a major plus in my opinion. For those that are not tech savvy, i highly recommend following every step when setting up, also look at the official youtube channel for any advice or additional learning curves to understand it better. Especially for those that are visual learners. If you have experience with machines like this, it'll be a breeze to understand everything and every action on the software is very straightforward and when hovering over a button a little box will pop up to show you what the action is for those buttons. Overall, great product. i would say this is personally better for people just starting out with using cutting machine, not only for the price but how easy the software is to use. When buying brand new, and setting up your account for the first time, you will get a 1 month free trial, which i personally don't use as i use it to cut out vinyl and sticker paper. But if you're doing small project for the little ones they have cutouts in their store that change on a weekly/monthly basis that become free instead of going with the subscription.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Silhouette Portrait 4-9 inch Vinyl Cutting Machine with Studio Software, PixScan, Electric Tool and ES Mat Compatible, SNA and IPT Enabled, 50 db
- Electrostatic Mat - 8.5 x 12 for Portrait 4
- Silhouette Portrait Light Hold Cutting Mat for Scrapbooking 8" x 12"

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*Last updated: 2026-02-23*