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Free SVG Files For Cricut Explore - Design Space

Free SVG Files For Cricut Explore - Design Space

Now that you have a Cricut Explore with Cricut's all-new Design Space, opening SVG files is easier than ever! You can find the freebies under our Free Designs section and you can shop our amazing kits and collections by visiting SVGCuts.com

Shop Our Store Download Free SVGs

Because our files come in ZIP format, you'll want to make sure you UNZIP our files before attempting the steps ...


How To Open SVG Files - Cricut Design Space

How To Open SVG Files - Cricut Design Space

Because our files come in ZIP format, you'll want to make sure you UNZIP our files before attempting the steps below. You may also consider configuring your web browser to make your workflow more efficient by following the suggestions in our "Where Did My Files Go?" article. You can read the Mac Version here, and the Windows Version here.
Written Tutorial
1. Visit http://us.cricut.com/design and login to your account. Click ...


Where Did My Downloads Go? Windows Edition

Where Did My Downloads Go? Windows Edition

One of the most common issues SVGCuts users encounter is not knowing where to find their files after they download them! It sounds like a very silly problem, but its real and from a support standpoint, its one of the most common issues we deal with on a daily basis.
PC Browsers
To get the most out of the information below, be sure you ...


Where Did My Downloads Go? Mac Edition

Where Did My Downloads Go? Mac Edition

One of the most common issues SVGCuts users encounter is not knowing where to find their files after they download them! It sounds like a very silly problem, but its real and from a support standpoint, its one of the most common issues we deal with on a daily basis.
Mac Browsers
To get the most out of the information below, be sure you ...


Using SVG Files With Silhouette Studio Designer Edition Version 3

Silhouette Studio Designer Edition version 3 has made some wonderful improvements that will help streamline your SVG workflow while giving you more control over the end result. This is especially true when using files from our store, SVGCuts.com!
Before You Get Started (Centering SVG Files)
By default, Silhouette Studio Designer Edition may not have SVG files set to "Center" when you open ...


Circle Test - Cricut Explore, Silhouette CAMEO, Sizzix eclips2

Circle Test - Cricut Explore, Silhouette CAMEO, Sizzix eclips2

In my opinion, the circle test is one of the best ways to test a cutting machine's precision and capability when it comes to performing tight, intricate cuts. As some of you have experienced in the past, older Cricut cutting machines performed poorly when cutting small circles. Silhouette and Sizzix have done a very good job with this area and Cricut has finally joined them.

We had the Silhouette CAMEO, Sizzix ...


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Using SVG Files with Cricut Design Space - SVGCuts.com

Preface
This video was created to test and demonstrate how to import SVG files (from SVGCuts.com) into Cricut's new Design Space software for the Cricut Explore machine. As of this writing (Wednesday, February 19th, 2014), we've not yet actually cut our files with the Cricut Explore (we should have one very soon) so we're not sure of the final output, but we will be posting our findings as soon it arrives.
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Separating SVG Files With Score Lines in SCAL and SSDE

Separating SVG Files With Score Lines in SCAL and SSDE

In the following video, we'll discuss:

  • Sure Cuts A Lot 3 / eCAL - Adding SVGCuts.com Zip files to My Designs
  • Silhouette Studio Designer Edition - Importing SVG files and setting cut styles
  • Silhouette Studio Designer Edition - How to use the eraser tool to separate elements of an SVG file from SVGCuts.com
  • Sure Cuts A Lot 3 / eCAL - Using layers to separate elements of an SVG file from SVGCuts.com

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SVG Files Not Opening In Silhouette Studio Designer Edition - Centering SVG Files

SVG Files Not Opening In Silhouette Studio Designer Edition - Centering SVG Files

Problem: When I open SVG files, they don't show up on the mat!

Solution: Because SVG files contain coordinate information, some of our files may import OFF of the cutting area. We've got a quick fix for that!
Video Instructions

Written Instructions

  • From the main toolbar, select File and click Preferences...
  • From the list of preferences, click Import Options
  • In the section labeled When Importing  SVG, click Centered
  • Click OK.
  • That's it! You've successfully configured
  • ...


    File Organization For Sure Cuts A Lot and Silhouette Studio Designer Edition - PC Version

    File Organization For Sure Cuts A Lot and Silhouette Studio Designer Edition - PC Version

    Is this what your desktop looks like?
    "Where do I put my files once I download them?" or "How do I organize my files?" are two of the most common questions we receive. There's nothing worse than sitting down to work on a project only to spend minutes (hopefully not hours) looking for your SVG files.
    Your File Cabinet
    It doesn't matter if you're on ...