May 28, 2023
For those who love to use their Cricut machines, finding good SVG files for various projects can be both exciting and overwhelming. One option is to search for free SVG files. In this tutorial, we'll walk you through the process of downloading from a computer and uploading my free commercial-use SVG files into Cricut Design Space. Plus, I am constantly adding new SVG file downloads to get you started on your next project!
I am using a Mac and the Chrome browser but the idea should be the same for a PC - my free SVG files can also be downloaded onto an iPad or iPhone find the full instructions here. I am also using Chrome as my browser if you are using Safari please refer to the iPad/iPhone instructions.
Reminder: I am using Google Chrome on Desktop, if you are using Safari or iPhone/iPad please follow the instructions here.
I am constantly working to update how my free SVGs are listed to make them easier to scroll through. From the main home page you'll see the menu at the top with a drop down menu.
Once you scroll over the menu will show you all of the categories of free SVG files - I am adding more before each season to keep you crafting. The community SVG's are password protected and you can grab it by signing up for my newsletter below.
All of the SVG's found on my website are commercial use SVG's meaning that you can use these in any physical products that you make but I ask that the files themselves to not be sold. Please only use these if you are a small business making limited production. You can find the full commercial use license information here for all of the free SVG downloads.
Reminder: I am using Google Chrome on Desktop, if you are using Safari or iPhone/iPad please follow the instructions here.
These can be a little confusing to download but once you do it, it is quick and easy. Please be patient with yourself, if you have any struggles, you can email via the contact box at the bottom of this post. The first half of these instructions are for all the non-community SVGs (no password needed) please scroll down to find the Community SVG Instructions!
First you will scroll and pick the file you like. Once you find the file, click download below.
it will open to a new page - a new page will not open for community SVG Files please continue below for seperate instructions.
You will click the download now button and a new page will pop up and look like this below with just an image. Note that if the image is super large like some of my boxes or 3D designs - you may only see a partial image. You will see the full layered image once downloaded and uploaded to Cricut Design Space.
When the new page is open you will want to right click on the image (the image is the free SVG File) to see some options and hit "save as" so we can add this to your computer.
You can then name the file whatever you'd like and save it to your desktop or a folder - just remember where you are downloading the files!
Next, you will see it downloading at the bottom (at least on a Mac) this is how it is shown.
Now, it should be on your desk top as an SVG file - these will not show the layers until you have uploaded them into Cricut Design Space. If you open the file outside of a design program (like Cricut, Silhouette, or Inkscape) it's going to only display as an image.
If you are using Safari: When you see the download button or download now button right click on this and say download attached file or download file and save as. To get this option you must right click! Downloading on the image is not an option on Safari. The download process if similar to how you download on an iPad or iPhone!
These truly follow the same instructions for the free SVG Files as above except one small change. After you have entered the password, you will be into the page with some more designs shown just like above.
However, we are skipping the download now page step from above. When you hit the download button it will bring you to this image page.
From here, you will right click and save the image (the image is the SVG file) - keep in mind again you may only see a partial part of the file and you will only see the whole file once uploaded into your Cricut Design Space or design software.
You have the file and it's ready to use, uploading to Cricut Design Space is easy but you do have to upload each file individually. They have not introduced mass uploads yet. On the side of your canvas you will see "Upload" and you will select a file. This is why it is important to remember where you save all your free SVG files.
Click open and add it to the library within Cricut.
You should not need to make any adjustments to the file - they are pre-layered with you for ease of use. Once you have the free SVG file added to the canvas, you can send right to your machine and it will sorted by color. You can of course adjust as needed, change the size, color, duplicate and make these SVG files your own.
I am so happy to be adding to my SVG file library and love to see how you use these free images. If you have any questions, comments, concerns or still need help, send me an email via the contact box and I will get back to you as soon as I can.
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