Uploading Images in Cricut Design Space: Cut, Print then Cut, SVG, JPEG & Png Explained

👋 Welcome Crafters! Are you mystified by uploading images into Cricut Design Space? Whether you're a complete newbie or a seasoned pro, this is your go-to guide to master image uploads and take your crafting projects to the next level. 🎨
📌 In This Tutorial, You'll Discover:
- Image Upload Basics: A step-by-step guide to effortlessly upload your designs for cutting or printing.
- JPEG vs. PNG vs. SVG: Learn the pros and cons of each file format and how to optimize them for the Cricut machine you own, be it a Joy, Explore Air 2, Explore 3, Venture, Maker, or Maker 3.
- Cut vs. Print Then Cut: Unravel the differences and know when to use each option for perfect results.
- Background Removal: Master the art of removing background from your images for a flawless finish.
- Grey Box Issue Resolved: Understand why you're seeing a grey or black box when you try to upload images in Cricut Design Space.
💡 Why Watch?
- Cut the guesswork and craft like a pro!
- Save time and avoid common pitfalls.
- Become your own Cricut expert.
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Timestamp:
0:00 - Intro
0:24 - Differences between JPEG, PNG & SVG
2:30 - Uploading a JPEG or PNG
3:24 - Difference between Cut & Print then Cut
4:27 - Removing image background
5:46 - Creating multicolor layers with JPEG & PNG
6:03 - Uploading an SVG
7:29 - Images only suitable for Print then Cut

[@lisabeck44]

I just got my new to me cricut explore air 2 from my step-daughter and I just could not figure out how to cut my own designs and you were the only one to explain it so I could understand and have success. Thank you!!!

[@ItsyBitsyBuild]

Thank you for your lovely comment, it brightened my day! All the best with your Cricut journey ahead.

[@catherine9708]

Brilliantly explained. Thank you so much for sharing this. I really appreciated this as I’m new to Cricut. ❤️

[@ItsyBitsyBuild]

I'm so glad to hear that. Thanks for the lovely comment ☺

[@nycgweed]

You got my subscription with her the first literally 10 seconds for that damn woody call Paige

[@uprayup]

Thank you! Video straight to the point. You won me over. I just subscriped.

[@ItsyBitsyBuild]

Thanks for supporting my channel ☺

[@dsdk8307]

Thank you so much for the video,it works amazing.Thanks a ton❤

[@ItsyBitsyBuild]

I'm so glad to hear that! ☺

[@raymond6castledine211]

wow that was so easy to understand Thank-you

[@ItsyBitsyBuild]

Thanks for the support!

[@mizepinto6338]

Thank you so much for sharing this video😊

[@ItsyBitsyBuild]

Thanks for supporting my work ☺

[@andreagarofolo9431]

Your amazing

[@ItsyBitsyBuild]

Thanks for the support ☺

[@dbh8772]

Thank you for a great tutorial. I'm looking at getting a Cricut Joy for card making. Can you import an image like the flower vases (7:49) and cut around the image like it was fussy cut?

[@ItsyBitsyBuild]

This image is only suitable for print then cut and print then cut doesn't come with the joy machine.
In order for the Cricut to know where to cut, it needs to have those black detection lines printed with the image so there's no real work around to cut out an image you've imported without these printed lines. I hope this helps explain things. Thanks for supporting my channel ☺

[@robertcerins]

Does Cricut flatten all my b and w images just to make us by the background removing option? Thanks

[@ItsyBitsyBuild]

The upload type depends on whether you're uploading a jpeg, png or svg. If your black and white image is a jpeg or png, it's always going to be 'flattened' and cricut doesn't control that, it's just how the image is created and so it's necessary to remove the background. You can remove the background without a cricut access subscription by using the magic wand tool or removing it before you upload the image in cricut design space. Whereas svg files don't need the background removed. I hope this makes sense.

[@NickHettinger]

☀️ "Promo SM"

[@regalt1987]

ugh this is the old version of the software now

[@ItsyBitsyBuild]

Yeah unfortunately, cricut are always updating things so it's hard to keep up. I've got it on my list to make a new updated video.