SVG files information

 updated information: July 18, 2022

How to Make an SVG Cut File from a Picture

By: Angie Holden  |  Published: August 9, 2020 

Websites to Make an SVG File

All of the following websites will allow you to make an SVG file from any picture. Some of these are better than others depending on your picture. I am going to walk through each of these in a video so you can see the differences.

• Inkscape – This is free software that you can download for making SVG files.
• PicSVG
• Vector Magic
• IMG Vector
• Cricut Design Space – Yes, you can just use Design Space to convert your images.

All of these websites are free to use and they all offer up a different result. It really depends on the look you are going for when it comes to your project.

How to Convert a Picture to an SVG

On each of these websites, you will need to upload your picture then use the tools to convert it to an SVG file. You can actually watch me use each of the programs in the video below to get an idea as to which you want to use for your project.

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What is SVG file?

Svg stands for scalable graphic vector. 

If you only have a jpg or a png image, you can still use the image for your project.  

All you have to do is convert the image to an svg format. Otherwise, if you don't convert to svg, your prints will be grainy.

TIP: It’s best to use an image with a clear background. An image with a complex background will be harder to convert. 

 

How to Make SVG Files in Canva for Cricut The option to save your design as an svg file is currently only available to Pro account users.