150 original designs · free PDF
Free Pumpkin Carving Stencils
Here are 150 free printable pumpkin carving stencils, all original designs, from easy faces for kids to detailed sugar skulls. Every stencil is checked so no piece falls out, and downloads as a PDF sized for small, medium or large pumpkins. No sign-up needed.
Updated · by the PumpkinStencil team
Pumpkin face stencils
Classic jack-o-lantern faces from happy to evil. All 16 face stencils
AI likenessGhost pumpkin stencils
Friendly and spooky ghosts, easy to carve. All ghost stencils
AI likenessCat pumpkin stencils
Black cats, cats on the moon and cats in witch hats. All cat stencils, or make one from your cat
AI likenessScary pumpkin stencils
Zombies, clawed hands, monster mouths and reapers. All scary stencils
AI likenessBat pumpkin stencils
Single bats, swarms and bats across the moon. All bat stencils
AI likenessSkull pumpkin stencils
Simple skulls to Day of the Dead sugar skulls. All skull stencils
AI likenessWitch pumpkin stencils
Witches on brooms, hats, cauldrons and potions. All witch stencils
AI likenessDog pumpkin stencils
Ten popular breeds. All dog stencils, or make one from your dog
AI likenessSpider pumpkin stencils
Hanging spiders and webs. All spider stencils
Frankenstein-style monster stencils
Original cartoon monsters with bolts and stitches. All monster stencils
Dinosaur pumpkin stencils
T-rex, triceratops and fossils. All dinosaur stencils
Unicorn pumpkin stencils
Magical, not scary. All unicorn stencils
More themes
Owls, dragons, haunted houses, moons, words, cute designs and animals. Animal stencils
AI likenessFind a stencil fast
| Find a stencil by | Go to |
|---|---|
| Skill level | Easy · Advanced |
| Mood | Cute · Scary |
| Popular themes | Ghost · Cat · Dog · Bat · Skull · Witch |
| Your own photo | Photo to pumpkin stencil |
How to print and carve these stencils
- Open a design and pick your pumpkin size: Small 6", Medium 8" or Large 10".
- Download the free PDF (Letter or A4) and print at 100% / Actual size.
- Tape it on, poke along the lines and carve out the black areas. Full guide: how to use a pumpkin stencil.
Want your own design?
Drop a photo of your pet, your kids or your own pumpkin. AI turns pets and faces into a stencil that looks like them, shows any design carved on your pumpkin, or traces a logo for free.
Frequently asked questions
Are these pumpkin carving stencils free?
Yes. All 150 stencils are free to download and print for personal use. No account needed.
Where can I find pumpkin carving stencils?
Right here: 150 original printable designs, plus a stencil maker that turns any photo into a stencil.
Can I print a pumpkin stencil at home?
Yes. Each design downloads as a PDF for US Letter or A4, scaled for small, medium or large pumpkins.
Do you cut the black or white of a pumpkin stencil?
Cut the black and keep the white. See black or white.
Why does nothing fall out with these stencils?
Every white area surrounded by black is connected to the rest of the skin with a bridge at least 4 mm wide at your print size.
Do you have Disney or movie character stencils?
No. We only publish original designs. You can turn your own drawings or photos into stencils with the maker.
How many stencils do you add?
New designs are added through October, plus Thanksgiving and Christmas stencils after Halloween.