Hello, the software is free. You can download it from the cricut website. Then you can take out a subscription to benefit from their image gallery and projects, but you don't have to. You can use the software and import your own images.

No! The plotter is a brilliant thing, I can only recommend it! :)

Here is all the information the supplier has given us about the contents of this bundle: - Cricut Maker 4 cutting machine - LightGrip cutting mat - Fine point pen (0.4 mm) - Mini weeding hook - Premium fine cutting blade with holder - Materials for up to 10 projects - Lavender marking pen - Lavender-coloured scraper - Mint spatula - Powder pink weeding hook - Magenta fine point pen (0.4 mm) - Smart Iron-On (heat transfer), 6 sheets, 33 cm × 30.4 cm, one of each colour: black, white, ocean blue, grass green, red and corn yellow - Smart Vinyl Permanent, 6 sheets, 33 cm × 30.4 cm, one of each colour: black, white, ocean blue, grass green, red and corn yellow - Siren cardboard sample kit, 30.4 cm × 30.4 cm - Transfer sheet, 5 sheets, 30.4 cm × 30.4 cm