How to Use SVG Files in Cricut Design Space

Cut and score on the same mat.

This tutorial walks you step by step through uploading SVG files into Cricut Design Space, resizing them, and preparing them to cut and score on the same mat.

Step 1: Start a New Project

Open Cricut Design Space. Click File, then choose New.

Start new project in Cricut Design Space

Step 2: Upload Your SVG File

Click the Upload Image button.

Upload image button in Cricut

Select Browse and choose your SVG file from your computer.

Browse SVG file

Navigate to the folder where your image files are stored. Select the file and click Open.

Select SVG file

Your file will appear in the preview window. Click Save.

Save SVG preview

The file will now appear in your Image Library. Select it and click Insert Images.

Insert SVG image

Step 3: Resize and Position

Move your design into the cutting area. Resize it if needed using the corner handles or by entering exact measurements.

Resize SVG design

How to Cut and Score on the Same Mat

Select your design.

In the Layers panel, click the dotted line layer (shown with a scissors icon).

Select dotted score lines

Change the line type to Score.

Change cut to score

Select all layers and click Attach so everything cuts and scores in the correct position.

Attach layers in Cricut

Final Step: Cut Your Design

Click the green Make It button.

Place your material on the cutting mat and load it into your Cricut machine. Press the flashing Load/Unload button.

Cricut cutting mat loaded

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