How to Upload SVG Files in Cricut Design Space

Start creating customized crafts and apparel using SVG files by following this step-by-step tutorial to learn how to upload SVG files in Cricut Design Space.

How to Upload SVG Files in Cricut Design Space

This tutorial will walk you through a step-by-step process of uploading an SVG file to Cricut Design Space. If you’re new to Cricut, you might also be brand new to Cricut Design Space, rest assured this tutorial is beginner-friendly.

What is an SVG File?

Scalable Vector Graphic (SVG) is the preferred file format for use with Cricut Design Space and other cutting machine/design software.

You may have seen SVG files for sales or even free download via Pinterest, Google, or other websites. SVGs allow for technical features such as layering so that you can get clean cuts for multicolor files. However, it’s essential to know that SVGs are going to be the most uncomplicated files for both you and your Cricut machine to work with when creating customized projects.

Where To Get SVG Files?

There are hundreds of thousands of places to find free or inexpensive SVG files from bloggers, online shops, Facebook groups, Pinterest, and more. Some of my favorite places to find SVGs are:

Be sure to save the SVG file to a folder that you can easily find again later. Most SVG files are downloaded as a ZIP file and will need to be unzipped and extracted before you can use them in Cricut Design Space.

How To Upload SVGs to Cricut Design Space

For this tutorial, we are going to show you have to upload a file to the Cricut Design Space software via computer desktop. We will be using our “Oh Hey Vacay” SVG file, available to download for free below.

STEP 1: Open Cricut Design Space software on your computer. If this is your first time using it, you’ll need to create an account and download the software.

STEP 2: Under “My Projects” click on “New Project” to get a blank canvas.

STEP 3: In the lower left-hand corner, you will see an “Upload” icon. Click on the “Upload” icon to start the steps to upload an SVG file.

STEP 4: Click on the “Upload Image” button in the top left-center of the screen to upload a new file.

STEP 5: Click “Browse” to select the file from your computer or drag-and-drop the file from your computer folder into the window.

STEP 6: After selecting the file, you’ll see a preview image of your SVG. Give your image a name and add relevant tags to help sort your image. Click the green “Save” button in the lower right-hand corner.

STEP 7: The uploaded file will appear in your “Recently Uploaded Images” gallery. Select the image and click on the green “Insert Images” button in the lower right-hand corner.

STEP 8: The SVG file is now an image on-screen and ready to be cut. For a guide on how to use SVG files to create your shirts, check out this tutorial.