Ability to trace images and convert to cuttable shapes.Ability to create designs using shapes, images, fonts, etc (including Print & Cut designs).Ability to cut shapes from the Silhouette Design Store.MSRP: FREE (You do not have to own a machine to download the software.) But how do you know which level is right for YOU? To help you decide, here’s a summary of each edition and it’s included features: STANDARD FEATURES Basic Edition With the release of Version 4.1, there are now more reasons than ever to consider upgrading. When I decided to become a licensed instructor, I upgraded to Business Edition – yet I only had to pay for the incremental price difference between Designer Edition and Business Edition, not the full price of Business Edition, which is another thing I love about the Silhouette America software! I purchased Designer Edition at the same time I bought my original Cameo and it has been money well spent.
While updates are free, an upgrade must be purchased. Upgrades, on the other hand, are different levels of software and each level adds to the basic features of Silhouette Studio®. In a nutshell, updates are fixes and enhancements to the program and there’s never a charge for them. The terminology used in connection with Silhouette Studio® can be quite confusing – especially when it comes to UPDATES vs.
