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I’ve put together an awesome collection of my favorite SVGs, designers, & crafters (including twoMartha Stewart American Made Award winners!).
I had a lot of problems finding my own cut files, other lists were outdated with broken links or JPEGs that I couldn’t import or download. So frustrating!
I’ll start below with my top 6 but there are over 23 sites in total with over15,000 files between them. Enjoy!
Table of Contents
Featured Top 6
I’ll start with my absolute favorite designers, collections, and images: all free.
These collections range from complicated trinket boxes to pop-up cards.
They use a wide range of materials: magnetic, vinyl, and of course cardstock. I’m honestly inspired by each and every one of these artists.
With all of these creators make sure to support them by either sharing their site or purchasing a design if you like their work. This lets them continue to make wonderful designs to share with all of us.
Dreaming Tree – Founded by Leo Kowal (2013 Martha Stewart American Made Award Winner). Dreaming Tree has almost 100 beautiful, carefully designed SVG files, all for free. These go beyond basic fonts and cuts into intricate trinket boxes and pop-up cards. One of the best collections of cut files I’ve seen, free or paid. They seem to have a project for just about every holiday.
Monica’s Creative Room – A singular blog. Monica creates complicated designs from her small village in northern Sweden and releases all of her work for free. She recently has started posting pictures of her late mother’s paintings, a beautiful collection of watercolors and acrylics. There’s so much to see here and every time I visit I find something new. Intricate lattice patterns, 3D pop-up art, bags, boxes, it’s almost too much!
SVGCuts – Mary started SVGCuts as an Etsy shop in 2009 after receiving a Cricut Expression 2 as a Christmas gift. She was named the 2013 Audience Choice Winner of the Martha Stewart American Made Contest. Her site is fullof many holiday-themed SVGs and she has regular giveaways of essential Cricut accessories (double-sided adhesive tape, tacky glue, and foam squares to name a few!).
Bird’s SVGs– A wonderful collection of themed projects, ranging from kids parties to cards, gift boxes, and tags. They offer one of the best free SVGs projects: an entire tutorial that will have you making: a birdhouse box (bird not included), gift card, gift tag, and envelope. Bird is also happy to let you sell the completed & assembled projects you make with her designs on Etsy or at local craft fairs.
Awesome SVGs – A very unique site run by Omar Toro: every single file on his site is free (donate what you can!). He not only provides a tutorial on making his 3D projects but also gives very specific details on every item used so that you can learn to replicate his efforts.
Simply Crafty SVGs – A recent addition that I just learned about! Sandy’s site is only the tip of the iceberg. Sure, it has wonderful designs.Sure, it has spooky coffins. What absolutely separates her work are the video tutorials. Every single free design I’ve looked up has a 10+ minute tutorial. I’m astonished and so impressed I changed the top 5 to a top 6. Seriously, check out her work!
If you’re looking for more designs, continue on!
(I also have an article covering my favorite free fonts for Cricut.)
More free SVG files
All of these resources are compatible with both Silhouette and Cricut machines. If you’re looking for a single new machine, I’m currently recommending the Cricut Maker (which I just reviewed).
17turtles – Juliana Michaels created 17turtles as a go-to resource for paper crafting enthusiasts who want to learn about card making and scrapbooking. What began as a way to share projects has turned into a wonderful resource of tutorials, sketches, and memories.
Miss Kate Cuttables– Each day Miss Kate (Kate Garfield) offers a free unique SVG file. What sets her site apart from the rest is the attention to detail she gives to each file, even the free ones. With some other sites you’ll find layers that don’t quite fit or cut lines that are incomplete: not with Miss Kate!
KaDoodle Bug Designs – KaDoodle Bug Designs is run by Melissa Deuss and she collects some of the cutest cut files of the year. I’m not exaggerating, there’s literally a magical unicorn cake covered in flowers. Better than that, she typically has two free SVG files that are rotated between different designs.
Little Scraps of Heaven – Run by stay-at-home mom Tricia Moore she offers a free weekly cut file. The latest edition? A pretty sad looking bee offering you a bucket of its honey titled, “Sweeter Than Honey.” My heart breaks.
Burton Avenue– They offer a rotating collection of SVG files promised to work with theCricut Explore, Silhouette Cameo, and Silhouette Portrait. At last count that’s 16 free files, a mixture of fonts and designs.
Lori Whitlock– Lori Whitlock is a shop run by… you guessed it: Lori Whitlock! The quality of the SVG files she offers is unbelievable, from fonts to cuttable pop-up boxes all for free! Her collection is always rotating, so check in from time to time so see what she has to offer.
Digital Delights by Louby Loo – Currently offers 5 free files, including another sad bumblebee offering his honey and a smiling fish (Rowena) who seems to be in a pretty bubbly mood.
Love Paper Crafts – Paper-obsessed and catering to DIY divas, Chelsea Rachel offers a seemingly endless number of SVG cut files because she thinks“everyone should be able to create beautiful projects and do it for cheap.” I love this so much.
Capadia Designs – Diane has a lovely collection of cut files which work with Design Space, including my favorite, a congratulations card. The card is an awesome example of how different materials and application can completely change a design.
My Paper Crafting – My Paper Crafting is Melinda Beltran’s blog where she shares paper crafting ideas, inspiration, tutorials, and you guessed it: SVGs! Not only does she share her files but she also gives great detail on each cardstock base and where it can be sourced.
Sherry K Designs – Wonderful collection of SVG cutting templates, including a few boxes and favor bags.
Craftables – 124 (at last count) adorable SVG cut files. I’m pretty jealous of their unicorn logo so I was relieved to see they had an arrangement of free unicorn files! Their files are free for personal use and they ask you credit their staff if you’re interested in using them for your own website. Great people!
Printable Cuttable Creatables – All original, all drawn from scratch, all crafted with love by Kristin. She has 167+ files posted, and a new design is added each week.
Fred, She Said – Really great collection of free SVG stencils put together by Tracey Lynn ‘Fred’ Miller. She showcases the completed projects you can make on her blog, some of the prettiest and brightest designs I’ve seen. If you use her free SVG stencils you can sell the completed projects but not the designs themselves!
Tara Reed designs – Unlike some of the other links, this one is an Etsy shop and has paid designs, but if you’ve had trouble with other patterns and want to support a crafter, these designs are absolutely beautiful and cover loads of holidays and themes!
Poofy Cheeks – These free Cricut images are for personal use and almost all of them include complete tutorials and instructions on the best material to use. My favorite? The Halloween mummy BOO kit! A really fun tutorial that can be repurposed for all sorts of holidays.
Compatibility
I’ll quickly go over the different models of paper/vinyl cutters that are compatible with SVG cut files. I’ll also list the different software programs which work, too.
Not everyone is looking for Cricut images, so I’ll cover all of the popular machines.
Machines
- Cricut MakerandExplore Air 2 (including original Explore & Explore Air models)
- UseDesign Space (cloud, web-based)
- Silhouette Cameo 3, Portrait 2, and Curio
- Works with Silhouette Studio Designer Edition. You’ll have to upgrade from the free edition to use SVG files.
- Brother Scan N Cut
Software
- Sure Cuts A Lot (SCAL)
- Compatible!
Using SVG files as cut images for Cricut & Silhouette
Unlike manual die cutting machines which require a physical die, Cricut and Silhouette both have models which support the use of SVG files. This means that instead of purchasing a physical piece of metal or a cartridge you can download any compatible image to use.
If you’re interested in making your own, here’s a pretty easy and detailed tutorial which helped me a lot:
FAQ
Can free SVG images be used for selling items on Etsy?
It depends entirely on the license – even though the images are free many come with their own sets of restrictions. Some require that you give attribution to the author (a link will usually work), others have no restrictions at all and are completely free to use for commercial works. If you’re ever in doubt, just send the creator a quick message and they’ll usually be happy to link you to their own policies.
FAQs
Where can I get free images for Cricut? ›
- Launch the Design Space app.
- Select New Project.
- Free Images: Tap Image from the bottom of the screen. Select the filter icon in the upper right. Tap Free under Ownership.
- Free Fonts: Tap Text from the bottom of the screen. The Font menu will appear.
- Etsy.
- Happiness is Homemade.
- Love SVG.
- Pineapple Paper Co.
- So Fontsy.
- SVG Cuts.
- That's What Che Said.
- The Hungry JPEG.
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Go ahead and build engaging presentations with these free SVGs!
- unDraw. ...
- Pixabay. ...
- Open Doodles. ...
- Vectorportal. ...
- Flaticon. ...
- ICONMNSTR. ...
- Dry Icons. ...
- Graphic Burger.
LoveSVG Free Files – huge selection of free designs. Happy Crafters – they sell vinyl but also have a great collection of free SVG files. Dreaming Tree – paper crafters will love the freebies here. Michaels Digital Library – yes even Michaels has some free SVGs to choose from!
Why is Cricut trying to charge me for my own design? ›If you are being charged in the app for images you have already purchased, have linked, or have access to through your Cricut Access plan we recommend signing out of the app. Then sign back in to refresh the account. Your images and fonts should appear without a charge.
What is the best free SVG converter? ›Verdict: RealWorld Paint is probably the best SVG converter as it is free and offers rich functionality. The main task of this program is to create vector graphics, illustrations, adding touch-up to images, etc.
Can you use Cricut design space without a subscription 2022? ›Design Space is free to use, and it's not optional: it's the only way to operate a Cricut machine. You do not need Cricut Access in order to use it. There are some limited free fonts, images, and ready-to-make projects already in Design Space that you can use without a Cricut Access subscription at all.
Are there free Cricut designs? ›The absolute quickest and easiest way to use your Cricut machine for free is to use the FREE images within the Image Library in Cricut Design Space. Many, many images are always available for free, with fresh designs added weekly.
What does SVG stand for? ›Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) is a web-friendly vector file format. As opposed to pixel-based raster files like JPEGs, vector files store images via mathematical formulas based on points and lines on a grid.
How do I convert an image to SVG for free? ›- Select. Choose an image from your photo library that is less than 2GB in size.
- Convert. Upload your image to automatically convert it to SVG format.
- Download. Your new image will download as an SVG file. Save it, share it, or keep editing it to make it your own.
Where can I get SVG images? ›
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The best free SVG files for Cricut available now
- LoveSVG. ...
- Dreaming Tree. ...
- Free SVG Designs. ...
- HelloSVG. ...
- Bird's SVGs. ...
- Love Paper Crafts. ...
- Craftables. ...
- Creative Fabrica.
Personal License
Once you start using images to make things that you sell, you will need a commercial license. For instance, the free SVG files that I offer here fall under a personal license. Please remember that these licenses are not transferable. You can't download some SVG files and pass them along to a friend.
Probably the most well-known software for making SVG files is Adobe Illustrator. The function to make SVG files out of bitmap images is “Image Trace”.
Is SVG better than PNG? ›PNGs and SVGs support transparency — so they're both excellent choices for online logos and graphics. It's worth noting that PNGs are one of the best choices for a raster-based transparent file. If you're working with pixels and transparency, PNGs are a better option than SVGs.
How do I convert a JPG to a SVG? ›- Select. Choose a JPG image from your photo library that is less than 2GB in size.
- Convert. Upload your JPG image to automatically change it to SVG format.
- Download. Your new image will download as an SVG file. Save it, share it, or keep editing it to make it your own.
bmp, . png, and . gif file types. These files are uploaded as a single layer, and you can edit the image during the upload process.
Why do you need SVG files for Cricut? ›Without getting too technical, an SVG file is a file that is mathematically designed, and thus works perfectly with the Cricut and other cutting machines. In contrast to being designed in pixels, like a JPG or PNG, it is created using lines and points.
Does Cricut own my designs? ›Cricut does not claim ownership of the original works which you submit to our Site. Note: Original works being defined as works that do not incorporate one or more images or fonts from the Cricut library, i.e., two shapes purchased and welded together to form a separate image.
Does Cricut charge a monthly fee? ›The Standard subscription can also be billed monthly or annually. Standard memberships start at $7.99 per month billed annually or $9.99 per month billed monthly. Annual subscribers save $24 on this plan! Cricut Access: Premium.
Does Cricut still require a subscription? ›Is Cricut access free? No, Cricut Access is an optional subscription plan for Cricut users. You sign-up for an annual plan and save some money, or pay monthly. Paying monthly means you can cancel at any time just like Netflix, Disney+ or Now TV.
Can I use Inkscape with Cricut? ›
Transfer Your Inkscape Design to Cricut Design Space
Open a new project and then go to “Upload”. Go find the SVG you just saved on your computer and upload it to Design Space. Import the design into your new project and, just like that, you transferred your Inkscape design to Cricut Design Space.
Picsvg is a free online converter that can convert an image to a SVG file.You can upload an image file (jpg,gif,png) up to 4 Mb, then you can select effects to enhance the SVG image result. What is a SVG file ? Svg (Scalable Vector Graphics) is an XML-based vector image format for two-dimensional graphics.
Can you jailbreak a Cricut? ›Random - has anyone ever considered and/or attempted to 'jailbreak' their cricut so outside software can be used? This can and has been done using an arduino Teensy. It involves soldering and desoldering inside your cricut, so if you aren't comfortable with that it's pretty risky.
Is there a new Cricut coming out in 2022? ›Watercolor, glow-in-the-dark, new labels and more now available at Cricut.
What is better than a Cricut? ›The best alternative to Cricut Maker is the Silhouette Cameo 4. There are plenty of similarities between to two machines. In terms of speed, it's pretty on par with the Cricut Maker 3, with both being very fast, and like the Maker 3, the Cameo 4 has an integrated roller feeder.
Where can I find Cricut projects? ›- Navigate to Cricut Design Space and sign in with your Cricut ID and password.
- Next, navigate to the Projects screen. ...
- Select Cricut Community from the dropdown menu.
- Enter keywords in the search field to find the projects you're interested in.
Vector Images
Open the Cricut Design Space software and start a new project. Select Upload. Select the Browse button to locate the image you want to use from your computer. Or, if you have the image files ready, you can drag and drop the file into the upload window.
Creating your own images
You can upload your very own original art to Cricut Design Space too! Whether you've drawn something on a piece of paper or digitally, save it as either a JPG, PNG or SVG file an import it in the same way as you would a downloaded image.
The free PNG to SVG converter tool from Adobe Express lets you upload your PNG image and convert it to SVG in seconds.
What is true SVG? ›SVG Advantages
SVG images can be created and edited with any text editor. SVG images can be searched, indexed, scripted, and compressed. SVG images are scalable. SVG images can be printed with high quality at any resolution.
What does SVG on Etsy mean? ›
An SVG is a Scalable Vector Graphic. This is just a fancy way of saying it's an image you can use at ANY SIZE – and it will still be crisp and clear.
How do I turn an image into a vector? ›- Open Adobe Illustrator. ...
- Insert the JPG image you want to convert. ...
- Select a "tracing" workspace. ...
- Select the JPG. ...
- Adjust the color complexity. ...
- Adjust the pixels. ...
- Change settings to adjust the edges. ...
- View your changes.
Converting PNG to SVG then uploading to Cricut Design Space ...
How do I find SVG code? ›- Step 1: Upload your SVG file to your files. ...
- Step 2: Go to the Online IDE site. ...
- Step 3: Open your SVG file on the website. ...
- Step 4: Copy the HTML code from the SVG file. ...
- Step 5: Paste the HTML code from the SVG file. ...
- Step 6: Modify the code to your liking.
7 Ways to Make SVG Files for Cricut
How To Make FREE Custom SVG Files For Cricut Design Space
Free SVG Converter
- Select. Choose an image from your photo library that is less than 2GB in size.
- Convert. Upload your image to automatically convert it to SVG format.
- Download. Your new image will download as an SVG file. Save it, share it, or keep editing it to make it your own.
For now, commercial licenses are included in your free downloads and are available for small businesses (500 sales or less).
How do I get free SVG files for Cricut joy? ›Creative Fabrica is an online resource page for cutting machines, including the Cricut. The site contains many purchasable and free SVG files, most of which are labeled that they're meant for Cricut and Silhouette machines.
What is the best free SVG converter? ›Verdict: RealWorld Paint is probably the best SVG converter as it is free and offers rich functionality. The main task of this program is to create vector graphics, illustrations, adding touch-up to images, etc.
What is the best program to convert images to SVG? ›What is the Best Free App to Convert Images to SVG? Inkscape is the best free alternative to Adobe Illustrator. Inkscape has a free and open-source vector graphics application available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Can you turn a JPG into an SVG? ›
Convert a JPG to SVG for free online. The free JPG to SVG converter tool from Adobe Express lets you upload your JPG image and convert it to a vector in seconds.
Where can I find SVG files for commercial use? ›Simply Crafty SVGs – Collection of SVG cut files that include commercial use. Read the terms of use at this link. APEX Cuttable Designs – Regularly updated collection of SVG cut files with commercial use. Scarlett Rose Designs – Small collection of free commercial use SVG cut files.
Are SVG files copyrighted? ›Personal License
Once you start using images to make things that you sell, you will need a commercial license. For instance, the free SVG files that I offer here fall under a personal license. Please remember that these licenses are not transferable. You can't download some SVG files and pass them along to a friend.
Specifically designed to be easy to cut and easy to stencil, So Fontsy font is free and includes the So Fontsy standard commercial use license.
Why is Cricut trying to charge me for my own design? ›If you are being charged in the app for images you have already purchased, have linked, or have access to through your Cricut Access plan we recommend signing out of the app. Then sign back in to refresh the account. Your images and fonts should appear without a charge.
Can you use Cricut design space without a subscription 2022? ›Design Space is free to use, and it's not optional: it's the only way to operate a Cricut machine. You do not need Cricut Access in order to use it. There are some limited free fonts, images, and ready-to-make projects already in Design Space that you can use without a Cricut Access subscription at all.
Which is better the Cricut or silhouette? ›For me, the clear winner is the Cricut, especially now that I have gotten used to the Cricut Design Space. The machine is sturdier, stronger and performs better. And for the vast majority of users, Cricut Design Space is far more user friendly and will fit their needs perfectly.
What software can I use to create SVG files? ›- Method Draw.
- SVG-edit.
- Vector Paint.
- Drawing SVG.
- Vecteezy Editor.
- Vectr.
- Janvas.
- Boxy SVG.
So if you want to use Canva for Cricut, go ahead! Just be aware that there are some things to keep in mind, and make sure you export your designs as . svg files so they're compatible with Design Space. In conclusion, yes – you can use Canva for Cricut projects!