Learn How to Download & Unzip SVG Files!

Simple tutorial on How to Download and Upload FREE.svg Files into Cricut Design Space and how to change the color and grouping. Done on MacBook Pro Hey I ha. One of the great features of Silhouette Studio Designer Edition is the ability to import SVG files. A SVG file, short for scalable vector graphic, can be resized large or small without losing quality. I love SVG files because they can be used with almost every cutting software. Many designers (including me) will often give away free SVG files.

So you’ve found some awesome SVG designs from my Auntie Inappropriate Designs shop, or from another trusted site. But how do you download them and open them in your cutting software?
Read on to learn how to download SVG files and in just a few clicks, you’ll be ready to use them with your Cricut or Silhouette cutting machine!
Downloading SVG Files to Your Computer
When you order an SVG from Auntie Inappropriate Designs and most other sites, you’ll see a download link or button for the design. I highly recommend to right-click on the link / button, and choose “Save Link as”, “Save Linked File as”, or similar option (the wording will vary depending on the browser you’re using.
This will open a navigation window that allows you to specify where you want the file to be saved on your computer. Choose where you want the file to go, and click “Save”. Be sure to choose a location that is easy to find. I usually save to my Desktop or Downloads folder.
The file will be downloaded to your chosen location.
Unzipping SVG Files
Most SVG designs include several filetypes in addition to SVG format, so the files will usually download as a zip (compressed) file. Zipped files look like a folder or file with a zipper on it. Zip files need to be unzipped (extracted) before you can view and open the files inside.
On a Mac, you can just double-click the zip file and it will unzip. A regular folder icon will appear next to the zip file icon.
On PC, you’ll need to right-click the zip file, choose “Extract all” and follow the prompts.
In the Extraction Wizard, choose where you want the file to be saved on your computer. By default, it should unzip in the same location as the original zip file. Click “Extract”.
The file will unzip, and a regular folder file will appear next to the zip file.
After unzipping, you can move the regular folder to a different location on your computer; for example a folder specifically for cut files. You don’t need the zip file anymore, so you can just delete it.
That’s it! Now when you open the design folder, you’ll see all the different filetypes included with the SVG, such as DXF, PNG, and JPEG. The designer may also include instructions, licensing, and contact info (often in PDF or .txt format).
Where’s the SVG File?
Some computers may display SVG file thumbnails as web browser icons (Internet Explorer, Chrome, etc), however they are actually SVG files and should still upload correctly in your cutting software.
You can check the file extension for “.svg”. You can also check the File Type or File Properties and they should show as “SVG Document” or “Scalable Vector Graphic”.

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Now you can head to your cutting software to upload the SVG files!
Note that double-clicking will not work to open SVG files unless you have specified which program you want your computer to associate SVGs with.

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Use Another Program

If you can’t view the SVG file by double-clicking it, try opening it in a different program. Some of the most popular programs for opening SVG files are Active Backup Expert Project File, Word Glossary Backup File, and Model Browser Image. Check out the developers’ websites, download one or more of these programs, then try to open your SVG file again.

Get a Clue From the File Type

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One file extension can be used for multiple types of files. Knowing the type of file you have can help you find out how to open it. Most SVG files are categorized as Vector Image Files, which can be opened by numerous software packages. See if you have a program already installed on your computer that’s designed to open Vector Image Files. Hopefully, this program might also work with your SVG file.

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You can find out which type of file your SVG file is by looking at the file’s properties. Just right-click the file icon and select “Properties” or “More Info.” On a Windows computer, the file type will be listed under “Type of File”; on a Mac, it will be under “Kind.”

Contact a Developer

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Nobody knows more about file extensions than software developers. If you can’t open your SVG file using any of the usual programs, you can contact the program’s software developer and ask them for help. Find your program’s developer in the list below:

Software	Developer
Active Backup Expert Project File	OrionSoftLab
Word Glossary Backup File	Microsoft Corporation
Model Browser Image	Metis
Lode Runner Saved Game	Windows Programmer
SuperView Graphic Bitmap	Microsoft Developer
Scalable Vector Graphics File	Windows Programmer

Get a Universal File Viewer

When no other program will open your SVG file, universal file viewers like File Magic (Download) are here to save the day. These programs can open many different types of files, so if none of the above tips work, a universal file viewer is the way to go. Note that some files are not compatible with universal file viewers and can only be opened in binary format.

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