

Its main advantage is that it can be used to present an image in any color or size without losing image quality. SVG ( Scalable Vector Graphic) is a basic image used in printed illustration projects, crafting software and web graphics. It also appears that you can send SVG cut files to your Silhouette directly via the Silhouette GO app, bypassing Silhouette Studio completely. Note: The FREE version of Silhouette Studio will not open your SVG files, but the paid upgrade Silhouette Studio Designer Edition allows you to import SVGs. Cricut & Silhouette Compatible image file types:

This article is to help you sort through this alphabet soup and build confidence in your knowledge of cutting software and your crafting machine.īefore this explainer gets too technical, let’s just define our terms. You’ve probably already read a lot of terms like vector graphic, SVG, JPG, PNG and DXF. This article answers the questions: what file types can be used, and how to convert images to vector format for Cricut Design Space or Silhouette Studio. All Cricut and Silhouette machines use vector images, but there are different file types under that broad category that will only work in one software or another. As a result,GIMP will tighten up your selection.One of the big issues that crafters have to deal with when learning how to use their cutting machines and design software is understanding what types of files their machines can use. Export the file from GIMP Choose Autocrop Image from the Image menu.How to turn your image into a vector image?Ĭrop a picture in GIMP Free download and install GIMP and Inkscape.

As long as the original raster image wasn’t deleted,you can compare to make sure the vector version includes everything. With the imported image still selected,from the main menu select Bitmaps > Outline Trace. From ( File > New) under Name: type Convert to Vector.
