Free SVG Files for Cricut – How to Download Tutorial
Learn how to download the over 800 free SVG files from Dinosaur Mama.
For those who love to use their Cricut machines, finding good SVG files for various projects can be both exciting and overwhelming. One option is to search for free SVG files. In this tutorial, we’ll walk you through the process of downloading from a computer and uploading my free commercial-use SVG files into Cricut Design Space. Plus, I am constantly adding new SVG file downloads to get you started on your next project!
Finding The SVG Files
I have two places to find SVG files. Once is the full SVG categories list which are non-password protected and the community SVG files. The community vault is going to be where almost ALL blog/full tutorials are going to be. Each blog will specify where to locate the SVG. I also have a search option on the side and bottom of my blog to help you find keywords.
To search on the pages themselves:
On a Windows PC:
Press Control + F and then type in the search term to see matches on the screen.
On a Mac:
Press Command + F and then type in the search term to see matches highlighted on the screen.
On an iPhone:
Tap on the link field at the top of your web browser, tap in your search term but do NOT press Go, scroll down the list that appears to be“On This Page” (it’s usually at the bottom)
Downloading Free SVG Files
My files are organized by name, file, and if needed a description or the link to the blog post for a full tutorial. The link to download it is underlined and right in the middle. It’s usually only about 1-3 words. See the image below to understand where it is.
From there it will download as a zip file like this:
Here’s a simple explanation you can include on your blog about downloading and unzipping files on different devices:
How to Download and Unzip My Free SVG Files
When you download one of my free SVG files, it will come in a .zip file. A zip file is like a little package that keeps all the files neatly bundled together. To use the SVG file inside, you’ll need to unzip or open the package. Here’s how to do it on different devices:
On a Mac
- Download the zip file by clicking the link. It will usually go to your Downloads folder.
- Double-click the zip file, and your Mac will automatically unzip it.
- A new folder will appear with the SVG file inside.
On a Windows PC
- Download the zip file by clicking the link. Check your Downloads folder.
- Right-click the zip file and select “Extract All…”.
- Choose where you want the unzipped folder to go, then click “Extract”.
- Open the new folder to find your SVG file.
On an iPad or iPhone
- Download the zip file. It will save to your Files app (usually in the Downloads folder).
- Open the Files app and locate the zip file.
- Tap the zip file, and it will automatically unzip, creating a new folder.
- Tap the folder to see the SVG file inside.
If you’re having trouble, feel free to reach out via email to kelsey@dinosaurmama.com —I’m happy to help! Once you’ve unzipped the file, you can upload the SVG to your cutting machine software (like Cricut Design Space or Silhouette Studio) and start crafting!
Uploading the SVG files to Cricut Design Space
You have the file and it’s ready to use, uploading to Cricut Design Space is easy but you do have to upload each file individually. They have not introduced mass uploads yet. On the side of your canvas you will see “Upload” and you will select a file. This is why it is important to remember where you save all your free SVG files.
Click open and add it to the library within Cricut.
You should not need to make any adjustments to the file – they are pre-layered with you for ease of use. Once you have the free SVG file added to the canvas, you can send right to your machine and it will sorted by color. You can of course adjust as needed, change the size, color, duplicate and make these SVG files your own.
I am so happy to be adding to my SVG file library and love to see how you use these free images. If you have any questions, comments, concerns or still need help, send me an email via the contact box and I will get back to you as soon as I can.
