In 2023, Cricut Design Space is one of the most popular design tools for creating projects using SVG files. If you’re new to SVG files, you may be wondering what they are and how to use them. SVG stands for Scalable Vector Graphics and it’s a type of image format that can be used for a variety of projects. In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to create an SVG in Cricut Design Space.
1. Select an SVG file
The first step towards creating an SVG in Cricut Design Space is to select an SVG file. There are many sources of free SVG files, including Cricut Design Space itself. In Cricut Design Space, you can find SVG files by clicking on the ‘Images’ tab and then selecting ‘SVG Files’ from the drop-down menu. Once you’ve found the SVG file you want to use, click on it to select it.
2. Open the SVG file in Design Space
Once you’ve selected an SVG file, you can open it in Cricut Design Space. To do this, click on the ‘Open’ button located in the top-right corner of the screen. This will open the SVG file in Cricut Design Space, allowing you to begin editing it to create your own custom design.
3. Edit the SVG file
The next step is to edit the SVG file to create your own custom design. Cricut Design Space makes it easy to edit SVG files, allowing you to resize, rotate, and move objects within the file. You can also add text, shapes, and other elements to the file. Once you’ve edited the SVG file to your satisfaction, you can save it as a new SVG file.
4. Export the SVG file
Once you’ve finished editing the SVG file, you can export it as a new file. To do this, click on the ‘Export’ button located in the top-right corner of the screen. This will open the ‘Export’ dialog box, allowing you to choose where you want to save the file. You can save it to your computer or upload it to Cricut Design Space for later use.
5. Upload the SVG file to Cricut Design Space
If you want to upload the SVG file to Cricut Design Space, click on the ‘Upload’ button in the top-right corner of the screen. This will open the ‘Upload’ dialog box, allowing you to choose where you want to upload the file. You can upload it to your ‘My Projects’ folder or your ‘Shared Projects’ folder. Once you’ve uploaded the file, it will be available for you to use in Cricut Design Space.
6. Use the SVG file in Cricut Design Space
Once you’ve uploaded the SVG file to Cricut Design Space, you can use it to create projects. To do this, click on the ‘Projects’ tab in the top-right corner of the screen. This will open the ‘Projects’ page, where you can select the SVG file you want to use. Once you’ve selected the file, you can begin editing and creating projects with it.
7. Save the project
Once you’ve finished creating your project with the SVG file, you can save it. To do this, click on the ‘Save’ button located in the top-right corner of the screen. This will open the ‘Save’ dialog box, where you can choose where to save the project. You can save it to your computer or upload it to Cricut Design Space for later use.
8. Share the project
Once you’ve saved the project, you can share it with other people. To do this, click on the ‘Share’ button located in the top-right corner of the screen. This will open the ‘Share’ dialog box, where you can choose how you want to share the project. You can share it through email, social media, or other platforms.
Conclusion
In this tutorial, we’ve shown you how to create an SVG in Cricut Design Space. We’ve gone over how to select an SVG file, open it in Design Space, edit it, export it, upload it to Cricut Design Space, use it in projects, save the project, and share it. With these steps, you should have no problem creating an SVG in Cricut Design Space.