Note: There are two different ways that you can upload a file to the Cricut Design Space software – via computer desktop software or via tablet or phone app. Because the screens vary between the desktop and app versions of the software, we are going to show you screenshots from both versions, and you can choose to follow the tutorial that is appropriate for your platform.
First, open the Cricut Design Space software on your computer (you may need to create an account and download the software if this is your first time using it). In the lower left-hand corner of the screen, you will see an “Upload” icon. Click on the Upload icon to begin the process of uploading an SVG file.
Click “Browse” to select the file from your computer or simply drag and drop the file from your computer folder into this window
Note: in your computer’s folder, your SVG files may appear with the icon of your web browser (for example, I was using Google Chrome for these screenshots, and the Heartbreaker Valentines Day SVG file is showing up in the folder with the Chrome icon) – don’t worry, this is normal!
The next screen will give you a preview image of your SVG. Give your image a name and add any tags that you desire (for example, this file might be tagged with “heart, Valentine, etc.” Tags will help you filter and sort your files later once you’ve amassed a more extensive library of uploaded images). Click the green “Save” button in the lower right-hand corner.
Now, your newly uploaded file will appear in the “Recently Uploaded Images” gallery. Simply select the image (a green box will appear around the image) and click on the green “Insert Images” button in the lower right-hand corner. Your image is on-screen and ready to be cut!
HOW TO UPLOAD AN SVG FILE IN THE CRICUT DESIGN SPACE APP (FOR ANDROID AND IOS DEVICES)
If you don’t yet have the Cricut Design Space app installed on your device, click here to download and install it and create a new user account. Open up the Cricut Design Space app, and click on the large blue “New Project” box in the upper left corner.
Click on the “Upload” icon in the lower left-hand side of the bottom menu bar, and the upload image menu box will pop up as shown above. Click “Browse Files” and select the SVG file from the appropriate location on your phone or tablet.
A preview of the file will appear in the center of your screen. Name the image and save the file.
The file will now appear in your Uploaded Images panel. Simply select the file (a green box will appear around the image) and click on the “Insert” button in the lower right-hand corner.
Now, the SVG file is on-screen and ready to be cut for your next project!