What is a SVG File and What does it do?

So, What is a SVG File you may ask? Well if you are asking in relation to your Cricut, it is an image. How it is made and what you can do with it I can hopefully answer for you. So lets start off with how to create one.

What software is used to create SVG files?

Possibly the most widely known software program for making SVG data is Adobe Illustrator. The function to make SVG files out of bitmap images is “Picture Trace”. You can access the device panel by opening Home window > Image Trace. Tracing is a very simple way of making an image.

Are SVG files vector?

Scalable Vector Graphic (SVG) is a web-friendly vector documents format. In contrast to pixel-based raster documents like JPEGs, vector files save photos using mathematical solutions based upon points as well as lines on a grid.

How do I market a Scalable Vector Graphic file?

There are various online market places to market your SVG designs. Etsy, DesignBundles, The HungryJpeg, Creative Market … are just a few of the most popular ones. Make certain to zip your files as well as add a licensing disclosure with your files to make sure people don’t abuse your hard work.

What is a commercial license for SVG files?

This license permits you to make products as well as market those things with the file. Most likely you will need to buy these but they are periodically cost-free. Please keep in mind the terms of a license. They are often released for a minimal quantity of product.

Are all Scalable Vector Graphic files cut files useable on the Cricut?

Not all SVG files can be called cut data. Cutting equipments can not reproduce on some design features. Therefore, when developing cut files, developers have to specify every form, detail, or path, so crafting software program can recognize it. Always make sure the file is a Cricut SVG File. If it works on a Silhouette machine it does not always mean it will work on a Cricut and vice-versa.