Purchased a Cricut machine? Or maybe the cutting machine of your choice is released by Silhouette, Siser, Brother, or others. I know how tempting it is to follow what’s trending and end up actually purchasing various crafting stuff.
You will be needing SVG images for Cricut. As a beginner, you may find it scary or eager to try your cutting machine. If you unpacked the box and tried out the cutting machine right away, kudos to you!
Alternatives to SVG Images for Cricut
Let’s brush up on what formats you can use for Cricut and others. As of now, Design Space can process these formats to create cuttable lines: PNG, GIF, PNG, BMP, SVG, and DXF.
The three most common are SVG, PNG, and JPEG.
SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics)
SVG is your main choice. It is actually a string of codes. That’s why it makes precise lines and is able to be resized without breaking the image.
You can alter an SVG file through coding or by using design software like Adobe Illustrator.
PNG (Portable Network Graphic)
PNG is a raster image that has a clear background or removed background. It’s your second choice.
JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)
JPEG is the least ideal to cut because it is maximized for high resolution pictures. Removing background and cleaning up would be necessary.
Finding Good Images for Cricut
Did you factor in the cost for SVG images, fonts, and other digital assets you need? Are you still looking for SVG images for Cricut good enough for your projects?
Maybe you’ve spent a fortune buying your cutting machine, tools, and materials. And you’re looking for ways to cut down on SVG budget.
I’ll let you in on how to find good images for Cricut that are either free or tagged at a low price. Cute and beautiful SVGs don’t have to be expensive to work!
1. See the preview images
Designers of SVG images for Cricut usually put up multiple images on the product page.
Sometimes they feature mockups, file specifications, and licensing explanations.
They may feature a finished cut of their SVG, either paper products or vinyl test on a blank. This is actually a way to check the SVG quality, whether they are cut-friendly or not.
So, check if the preview has the end product that has been tested.
2. Check the users’ reviews
This supports the tip above. If present, read the customer reviews. Another person has tried the SVG files before you. Sometimes they upload pictures of their version of the craft and describe the experience of using the files.
This is worth considering. You can decide if the SVG files are good enough to download or not.
3. Check if the words are grammatically correct
SVG of quotes are very popular but typos or incorrect grammar could be your pet peeve. If you don’t mind them, by all means continue to download.
In some cases, you can correct the typo by Ungroup-ing the elements and replacing the wrong ones. You can use the same or similar font.
But really, it’s better to have good SVG images for Cricut with no errors from the start.
4. Check if the uploader have reputable customer service
It’s reassuring to know that the place you buy SVG images for Cricut is interactive and willing to answer your complaints (if you have any). Anyone who can guarantee that their designs are good is a sincere seller.
Knowing all of that, now I can name some websites to go for:
If you join online groups or communities please be wary of scammers posing as individuals who sell SVG or crafting supplies.
That’s all for now! I hope these simple tips can help you find good images for your Cricut projects. Catch you on my next post. Keep on crafting!
Source: Drizy Studio