HOW TO DOWNLOAD AND USE AN SVG FILE IN CRICUT DESIGN SPACE
In this quick tutorial, I’m going to show you how you can download SVG file to use in Cricut Design Space!
LEARN HOW TO DOWNLOAD SVG FILES FOR USE ON YOUR CRICUT MACHINE
So you’ve stumbled across my site, seen one of my YouTube tutorials, or maybe you’ve found a cute design on Etsy you like and want to get crafting. But you don’t know how to download them to your computer and upload them into Cricut Design Space.
I’m here to help!
I know if you’ve never downloaded an SVG before you may feel a bit overwhelmed at the thought of it. But it’s actually a very simple process once you know how!
DOWNLOAD SVG FILE TO USE IN CRICUT DESIGN SPACE
When you’re in my FREE SVG library or another site you trust and you find an SVG you like, you’ll see a download button. Click that button and your SVG file will be copied into your download folder on your computer.
Open your download folder.
UNZIP THE SVG FILE
My SVGs come as a zip file and you’ll see that quite often with other file designers. They’ll show up in your downloads looking like a file folder with a zipper on it. Zip files must be unzipped before they can be used.
An extraction wizard will lead you through a few prompts.
If you’re using Windows PC, you’ll double-click on the zip file and choose “Extract All.”
You’ll need to choose where you want the file to be saved on your computer. I suggest saving it to your desktop or creating a folder specifically for your SVG files.
Click “Browse” and choose your location. I’m saving mine to an SVG folder I’ve created on my desktop by clicking “Desktop” then double-clicking the SVG file I downloaded. Click the selected folder then choose “Extract.”
By default, if you don’t select a spot your computer should unzip the file and it will appear in the same location as the original zip file.
Using a Mac, you simply double-click the file and it unzips for you. A second folder will appear next to the zipped file with the extracted file.
WHERE’S THE SVG FILE?
Once you’ve unzipped your file your document may show up with an Internet Explorer or Chrome icon instead of an SVG thumbnail. These are actually the SVG files and will upload perfectly fine to Cricut Design Space.
If you feel unsure, you can hover over the file and see where the file type is listed as “.svg” or you can right-click on the document, select properties, and look at the file type where you should see it listed as “.svg.”
Some of the SVG files you receive will come with a few different file types. These may be called PNG or JPEG files that can be used for other purposes. Also, some designers provide a PDF or word document with project instructions and licensing information.
I have my SVGs labeled as the name of the tutorial so they’ll be simple to recognize. However, if you get your SVG from another source and it’s labeled with just numbers or something non-related you might want to right-click on the file and rename it to something you’ll recognize and remember when you’re looking for the file in the future.
UPLOAD THE FILE TO CRICUT DESIGN SPACE
Open up Cricut Design Space on your computer and sign in.
Click on “New Project” to open up a new work canvas.
On the bottom left sidebar menu, you’ll click on “Upload.”
Once on the Upload Page, you’ll click on “Upload Image.”
A box will appear that says “Drag & drop file here” and will also have a “Browse” button. You can drag the file from where you’ve saved it and drop it into the box or you can click on the “Browse” button, choose the folder location you saved the file in, and double-click on the .svg file you’re wanting to use.
The file will upload onto the page and you can name and tag the file in a way that makes sense to you for future use.
Once you’ve named the image click “Upload.”
The uploaded image will appear in your “Recent Uploads.” Click on the image and select “Insert Image” to add the image to your work canvas.
The SVG will now appear on your canvas.
In most cases, all the elements and layers of the design will be grouped together. Select the grouped elements by clicking on them and then click on “Ungroup” in the right “Layers” panel.
GET CRAFTING!
That’s all there is to it! Now you’re able to make changes, resize the project to your needs, or add elements or text.
What are you waiting for?! Get crafting!!
