New to Cricut? Found an awesome cut file you want to use? Here is a step by step tutorial on how to upload a SVG file into Cricut Design Space!
If you are new to Cricut, I recommend reading my Getting Started with Your Cricut post. In the beginning, these cutting machines can be a bit intimidating! They have knobs and they cut things and ohmygowsh I hope I don’t screw it up! Right? Well rest assured you will be a pro in no time!
Many bloggers and designers offer free cut files or you can find a huge selection for a small fee on Etsy. If you are not sure how to get the file on your computer into Cricut Design Space then this post is for YOU!
If you don’t already have Cricut Design Space™ downloaded on your computer you may go here to do so.
How to Use SVG’s in Cricut Design Space:
1. Download your SVG to your computer in a location you will remember and can access easily.
2. Open Cricut Design Space and log in. If you do not have an Cricut ID already you can make one during this step.
3. Next click “New Project” either in the upper right of the screen (green button) or on the lower left of your screen.
4. A blank canvas screen will then open and we want to click the “Upload Images” button on the left side toolbar.
5. The next screen will allow us to choose whether we want to upload an image or pattern. We will choose the left side and upload an image. (image is defined as multiple file types including .svg files!)
6. Select “Browse” to locate the folder you saved your SVG into in step 1.
6. Once you select your saved SVG you will get a screen like this below. You will want to edit the Title if needed and add any tags you may want. (noted with 1.) This helps sort your projects and files later as you build your library up. Then select “Save” (noted with 2.)
7. You will now see that your new SVG design is in that first spot under the “Recently Uploaded Images” section (noted with 1.) Select that image and then click the “Insert Images” on the bottom right hand side.
8. This will place your SVG onto your blank canvas in Design Space.
Then you can follow the steps in this Gratitude Journal to load the mat and cut your vinyl or in this Boy’s Valentine Shirt if you are using heat transfer!
More Cricut Feature Tutorials You May Like:
SVG Files you may like:
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- Mr. Steal Your Heart
- Resting Grinch Face
- Ghost Shirt
- Santa Grinch
- I’m Cute. Mom is Cute. Dad is Lucky baby onesie
- My Heart Belongs to Tacos [/col-md-6][col-md-6]
- Heart Breaker
- Hakuna Moscato
- Grinch Before Wine
- Grinch Before Coffee/Tea
- Valentine Nail Decals[/col-md-6][/row]
Places I love to find SVG files:
- My SVG Page
- Etsy
- So Fontsy
- Creative Market
- FontBundles and Design Bundles.net
- Dawn Nicole Co.
- Hey, Let’s Make Stuff
- Printable Crush
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Comments & Reviews
Lori says
Going to give it a try
Mary says
when I get to step 7 all I see is a black square? why?
Cheryl Spangenberg says
Hi Mary!
Can you email me at cheryl at thatswhatchesaid dot net and we can troubleshoot? I tried to email you but it says it is not a valid email! I would love to help! Thanks!
Teena says
Can these be uploaded to Silhouette Cameo? Love them all, thank you for sharing.
Cheryl Spangenberg says
SVG’s can be uploaded to Silhouette Studio if you have Designer Edition or above. The Free version only allows .dxf files to be uploaded. You can read more about that here: https://www.thatswhatchesaid.net/svg-cut-files/ and find my silhouette tutorials here: https://www.thatswhatchesaid.net/silhouette/
Lori says
I ant find where to upload the hallmark shirt design
Cheryl Spangenberg says
Lori, do you mean where to upload it within Design Space?
Claudia McKenna says
Cheryl, I am new to Cricut. Thanks for the videos, etc. Do you have a step by step book I can purchase. I’m taking notes and if I had a book with good illustrations that would be helpful. Or, is there a way I can easily print them as I am reading them so I can write notes in the margins etc.
Cheryl Spangenberg says
Hi Claudia, yay for a Cricut! I do not have a book or printables however my friend Cori has an awesome course! It starts at the basics and moves through advanced! Here is my affiliate link to it if you are interested, she is a great teacher: https://heyletsmakestuff.thinkific.com/?ref=733bfc
Misty says
I purchased an SVG from etsy. When I go to upload it the image is separating. a piece is in the top left corner and not where it should be. What am I doing wrong?
Cheryl Spangenberg says
Misty, that would be an SVG error. I would just send a note to whomever you purchased it from and they will need to attach that for you. You can move it yourself and then attach it within Design Space if it’s an easy piece to move.
Debi Fraser says
I own a Silhouette but I love the Cricuts designs as well. Do I have to own a Cricut to download and use their Designer Site?
Cheryl Spangenberg says
Hi Debi, Cricut Design Space is a free program however it will only work on a Cricut machine and you cannot download the designs from it to use with the Silhouette.
Destiny J says
How do I upload fonts to my design space?
Cheryl Spangenberg says
Hi Destiny, this post here walks through how to install the fonts and also how to use those fonts with Cricut Design Space! https://www.thatswhatchesaid.net/how-to-install-fonts-on-your-computer/
Brenda says
Really good blog. But I don’t know how to get the svg files down loaded. Everytime I go to zip. It says that I am not supported. Can you please help me. Thank you
Cheryl Spangenberg says
Hi Brenda, What device are you downloading the zip files to? If you are downloading to a computer, this post should help: https://www.thatswhatchesaid.net/svg-cut-files/#svgdownload If you are downloading to an Ipad you will need an app that can open a zip file. I like to use the “Documents by Readdle app”
patty sayre says
love your svgs
Cheryl Spangenberg says
Thanks, Patty!