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Usually, around the time a Cricut user starts to feel confident using their machine they may ask, how can I convert an image to SVG How to Convert an Image to SVG There are a few free programs out there that are one-click wonders for converting images but they dont offer you the ability to clean the image up in the way you may want, which is what todays tutorial is all about Below are TWO videos and I want you to start with the first one because I will ease you into the process before jumping into more advanced techniques like cleaning up your blended images.

Not sure how to upload your own SVG files to Cricut Design Space Im going to walk you through the quick-notes steps below.

Converting a PNG or JPEG image to a layered SVG in Inkscape 1.

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Download Inkscape Donate to keep Inkscape around Inkscape is a free open source program that allows anyone to create their own graphic design without paying monthly subscription fees.

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For PC users download this version here For Mac users download Inkscape here: Make sure you have Quartz installed on your Mac for Inkscape to download and run.

Be sure to INSTALL xQuartz BEFORE beginning to install Inkscape.

You can download Quartz here: You will also need to follow the preparation instructions here: ATTENTION: If you are a Catalina software user, then please install this Inkscape download available here dmg MAC version.

No xquartz needs to be installed.

Open Inkscape and Import and Image Once you have downloaded Inkscape, copy and paste an image onto a new doc.

Trace Bitmap While your image is select hold Shift Ctrl B on your keyboard or to PathTrace Bitmap in the top edit bar.

Execute Trace In the trace bitmap box that appears, you will need to select the number of scans (colors), tick Remove Background, tick Stack Scans, and tick Live Preview.

Remove the Traced Image Ungroup Layers The last step is to remove the traced image off the top of the original.

With the traced copy right click and Ungroup or ShiftCtrlG will also ungroup the layers.

Import Your SVG File To save your project, perform the actions, File Save As, then name your file.

Be sure to leave the format as Inkscape SVG, then click Save.

Navigate to Design Space and click the Upload button at the bottom of the Design Panel to the left to bring your SVG onto the Canvas.

Yay You You just converted an image to an SVG cut file Make sure to watch the videos below for step by step details on how to convert an image to SVG.

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