Vectorize ImageGet the app

For iPhone and iPad

Make SVG files for Cricut

Cricut cuts vector shapes. Vectorize Image turns any photo into an SVG that Cricut Design Space can cut.

Scan with your iPhone or iPad camera to open the App Store.

Original: Left: the photo. Right: a one-color cut file from Trace.
Result: Left: the photo. Right: a one-color cut file from Trace.
Left: the photo. Right: a one-color cut file from Trace.
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How to make a Cricut SVG on iPhone and iPad

Step by step

How to make a Cricut SVG on iPhone and iPad

  1. Open Vectorize Image and tap Trace.
  2. Pick a photo with a clear subject.
  3. Move the Intensity slider to set the detail.
  4. Tap Export and choose SVG.
  5. Save the SVG to Files.
  6. In Cricut Design Space, tap Upload and pick the SVG.

What you get

Tips for a clean result

  • Simple shapes cut better than fine details.
  • Lower the intensity to remove tiny pieces that are hard to weed.
  • Weld or attach the parts in Design Space after the upload.

Questions and answers

Does Cricut Design Space accept SVG on iPhone and iPad?

Yes. The Design Space app on iPhone and iPad uploads SVG files from Files.

Which tool is best for Cricut?

Trace is best for vinyl and stencil cuts. Image to vector is best for Print Then Cut.

Can I sell items made with these files?

You can sell items made from your own images. Make sure you own the rights to the original photo.

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