Design Space (13a To 14h)

Cricut Design Space User Manual
13.Working with color

Selecting colors for individual image layers not only helps you visualize your final project, but also
determines how images are laid out on the cutting mats. Images are separated and placed on the mats
based on color; layers with the same color are positioned on the same mats.
Changing an image color can be done from two different panels.
1. The Color Sync Panel

2. The Layer Attributes Panel
A. Color Sync Panel

Use the Sync panel to consolidate colors of a project in order to reduce the number of different
materials needed. You can sync layer colors by dragging an image layer and dropping it onto another
layer in the color you want to match.
Example
Prior to syncing color, the word “Fairy” is red and the wing is magenta.
Change the color of the word “Fairy” by dragging the “F,” the first letter of the text, next to the wing in
the Sync Panel.
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The word “Fairy” syncs with the fairy’s wing color, so now both are magenta.
Tip You can drag individual icons between colors, or choose an entire line by dragging the small color bar
next to the icons to another row.
Color syncing images
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The Sync Panel helps you consolidate colors within your project to reduce the number of different
materials needed and also the number of cutting mats. When syncing colors, you can change a single
layer individually or all layers of a specific color at once.
Tip Images are separated and placed on the mats based on color. Layers with the same color are
positioned on the same mats. If you have layers with even slightly different colors, they will cut on
different mats. Use the Sync Panel to perfectly match a color and cut on the same mat.
Changing a single layer color individually

Step 1 Click on the Sync Tab to open the Sync Panel.
The panel shows your layers sorted by color.
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Step 2 Drag a layer thumbnail to a different color.
The layer thumbnail will move to the new color, and color will change on the Canvas.
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Tip To reverse your color changes, click the Undo button on the top menu to go back a step. You can use
Undo several times.
Changing a color row to a different color

Step 1 Click on the Sync Tab to open the Sync Panel.
The panel view shows your layers sorted by color.
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Step 2 Click on the color bar on the left side of the row and hold while dragging that color bar to a
different color. The row will highlight in gray to indicate it has been selected.
All the tiles on the row will move to the new color, and the changes will be shown on the Canvas.
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13. Working with color

B. Changing color for cutting images
determines how images are laid out on the cutting mats. Images are separated and placed on the mats
based on color; layers with the same color are positioned on the same mats.
There are three ways to use the Layer Attributes Panel to select new colors for cut and print layers.
1. Basic color swatches

2. Custom color picker
3. Hex values
You can also use the Sync panel to reduce the number of cutting mats required in a project.
Tip You can change individual layer colors within a grouped image without ungrouping the image.
Option 1 Basic color swatches

To quickly select a color, use one of the 30 basic colors offered in the basic color swatches.
Step 1 Click the layer thumbnail in the Layers Panel.
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You’ll find the basic color swatches on the Layer Attributes Panel.
Step 2 Select a color by clicking on one of the basic color swatches. The new color is reflected on the
Canvas and in the Layers Panel.
Click outside of the Layer Attributes Panelto close it.
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Option 2 Custom color picker

You have many more color options for your designs when you use the custom color picker.
You’ll find the custom color picker on the Layer Attributes Panel. Click on the eye-dropper icon for the
Custom Color Selector to appear.
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Step 2 Move the vertical slider up or down to change the color across the spectrum. The new color is
reflected on the Canvas and in the Layers Panel.
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Tip If you are trying to match a specific material color, try choosing the basic color that is closest to your
material color. This will put you in the approximate color range. You can then continue to refine the color
match using the custom color picker.
Step 3 Select a specific hue within the color family by moving the circle within the square color area.
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Clicking outside of the Layer Attributes Panel to will close it.
Option 3 Hex values

Hex values are codes that represent color. The six-digit Hex value may include numbers, letter, or a
combination of both. In the custom color picker, Hex values allow you to select a very specific color for
your images.
Step 1: Click the layer thumbnail in the Layers Panel.
The Layer Attributes Panel appears and displays the Hex Value Field where you can enter the hex code.
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Step 2 Type the six-digit hex value into the field at the bottom of the Layer Attributes Panel. The new color
is reflected on the Canvas and in the Layers Panel.
Click outside of the line type panel to close it.
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Tip The Color Sync tool makes it easy to apply custom colors to multiple layers within a project. Once the
color has been applied to one layer, open the Color Sync panel and move additional layers to that color.
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13.Working with color

C. Changing color for images with a Print line type
determines how images are laid out on the cutting mats. For Print then Cut images, the color on the
Canvas reflects the color that will be printed.
All changes to layer colors need to be made prior to flattening the image. If you would like to change the
colors of a flattened image, you will need to unflatten it first.
There are three ways to select new colors for images with a Print line type.
1. Basic Colors swatches

2. Custom Color picker
3. Hex values
Tip You can change individual layer colors within a grouped image without ungrouping the image as long
as the layers aren’t flattened together.
Option 1 Basic Colors swatches

To quickly select a color of an image layer with a Print line type, use one of the 30 Basic Colors offered in
the Basic Colors swatches.
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You’ll find the Basic Colors swatches on the Layer Attributes Panel under Colors.
Step 2 Select a color by clicking on one of the Basic Colors swatches. The new color is reflected on the
Canvas and in the Layers Panel. Click outside of the Layer Attributes Panel to close it.
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Tip Once you are done changing the colors, you can flatten the image into one layer for printing. Click
Flatten on the Layers Panel.
Option 2 Custom Color picker

You have many more color options for your designs when you use the Custom Color picker.
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You’ll find the Custom Color picker on the Layer Attributes Panel under Colors.
Click on the eyedropper icon for the Custom Color selector to appear.
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Step 2 Move the vertical slider up or down to change the color across the spectrum. The new color is
reflected on the Canvas and in the Layers Panel.
Step 3 Select a specific hue within the color family by moving the circle within the square color area.
Click outside of the Layer Attributes Panel to close it.
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Option 3 Hex values

Hex values are codes that represent color. The 6-digit hex value may include numbers, letters, or a
combination of both. In the Custom Color picker, hex values allow you to select a very specific color for
your images.
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The Layer Attributes Panel appears and displays the Hex Value Field where you can enter the hex code.
Step 2 Type the 6-digit hex value into the field just above the Custom Color picker. The new color is
reflected on the Canvas and in the Layers Panel. Click outside of the Layer Attributes Panel to close it
again.
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Tip Once you are done changing the colors, you can select multiple layers and flatten the image into one
layer for printing. Click Flatten on the Layers Panel.
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14. Using your own images
Upload image overview

Cricut Design Space™ gives you the ability to use over 50,000 Cricut® images, or use your own for free.
Cricut encourages you to respect the intellectual property rights of others and only upload images you
own or are authorized to use.
Using the Upload tool in Design Space® lets you upload most .jpg, .gif, .png, .bmp, .svg, and .dxf images
and converts them into cuttable shapes. The tool doesn’t allow you to make modifications to the design
itself.
There are two different types of uploads: Images and Patterns.
Image Upload
The two different types of images are Basic and Vector. The process differs between file types based on
how the files are created and saved. Upload your image, and you will automatically be taken through
the proper steps.
Basic images: Images, such as .jpg, .gif, .png, and .bmp, are uploaded as a single layer. To work with
these types of files, the software takes you through a few simple steps to remove unwanted parts of the
image.
Once the process is complete, you can choose one of two options:
(1) Use the Print then Cut feature to print the image on your home printer and cut around its edges
using your Cricut machine.
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(2) Cut or draw only the silhouette of the image.
Vector upload: Vector images, such as .svg and .dxf files, will be converted into cuttable images.
Multilayered images will be saved as a single image and then separated into layers on the Canvas.
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Cricut Design Space™ can work with files created from other design software. The files can include solid
colors, outlined text, or layers.
Your uploaded images also are available on the Insert Images screen. You can search by image name or
tag, or you can select Uploaded under the image Filter.
Pattern or photo upload

Upload patterns or photos to be used as a fill for your printable image layers. These file types include
.jpg, .gif, .png, and .bmp. Simply upload your pattern or photo, name and tag it for easy browsing, and
then save.
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Your uploaded patterns and photos are available in the Patterns section of the Layer Attributes Panel.
You can find your patterns by using the tags you selected during the upload process, or you can select
Uploaded under the Patterns filter.
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Preparing artwork from Adobe® Photoshop®
Cricut Design Space™ lets you upload most .jpg, .gif, .png, .bmp, .svg, and .dxf images and convert them
into cuttable shapes. The tool doesn’t allow you to make modifications to the design itself, which is why
working with Adobe Photoshop to prepare your files is effective. With Adobe Photoshop, you can use
the full range of tools to create and modify your designs, and then upload them to Cricut Design Space.
The two different types of images are Basic and Vector. Adobe Photoshop is not a vector program,
which means it cannot save vector files like .svg and .dxf.
Artwork created in Adobe Photoshop can be used to:
A. Print the image on your home printer and cut out the image using your Cricut® machine with the
Print then Cut feature.
B. Cut or draw the outline of the image.
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Preparing artwork
The following steps use Adobe Photoshop CC 2015.5. Although the screenshots will be different in older
versions, the process is the same.
Step 1 Create or modify an image using any of the Adobe Photoshop tools. The file can be made of single
or multiple layers, but will be flattened to a single layer when saved.
Step 2 Under the File Menu, click Save As.
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Step 3 After naming your file, select any one of the following file types: JPEG (.jpg), CompuServe GIF
(.gif), PNG (.png), or BMP (.bmp).
Step 4 For best results with .jpg files, select 10 (Maximum) on the Quality slider. For .gif, .png, and .bmp
files, use the default settings if prompted with additional screens.
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C. Preparing artwork from Adobe® Illustrator®
working with Adobe Illustrator to prepare your files is effective. With Adobe Illustrator, you can use the
full range of tools to create and modify your designs, and then upload them to Cricut Design Space.
The two different types of images are Basic and Vector. Adobe Illustrator is primarily a vector program,
which means it saves vector files like .svg and .dxf, but it can also be used to save .jpg, .png, and .bmp
files.
Artwork created in Adobe Illustrator can be used to:
Step 1 Print the image on your home printer and cut it out using your Cricut® machine with the Print
then Cut feature.
Step 2 Cut or draw the outline of the image.
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Step 3 Create cuttable shapes and images. Multilayered images will be separated into layers on the
Canvas.
Tip: Multilayer images can be flattened into a single layer in Cricut Design Space. Use the Flatten
tool to turn any multilayer image into a single layer for Print then Cut.
Preparing artwork
The following steps use Adobe Ilustrator CC 2015.3. Although the screenshots will be different in older
versions, the process is the same.
Vector .DXF files
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Step 1 Create or modify an image using any of the Adobe Illustrator tools. The file can be made of single
or multiple layers.
Step 2 Under the File Menu, click Export, then Export As.
Step 3 After naming your file, select AutoCAD Interchange File (.dxf). Accept the default settings if
prompted with additional options.
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Vector .SVG files
Step 1 Create or modify an image using any of the Adobe Illustrator tools. The file can be made of single
or multiple layers.
Tip: Shapes should be filled before saving for use in Cricut Design Space. Use the Outline Stroke
tool found in the Object, then Path menus to convert strokes into shapes. Use the Create Outlines
tool found in the Type Menu to outline text.
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Step 3 After naming your file select, AutoCAD Interchange File (.dxf). Accept the default settings if
prompted with additional options.
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Basic files .jpg, .png, .bmp
Step 1 Create or modify an image using any of the Adobe Illustrator tools. The file can be made of a
single or multiple layers.
Step 2 Under the File Menu, click Export, then Export As.
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Step 3 After naming your file select any one of the following file types: JPEG (.jpg), PNG (.png), BMP
(.bmp).
Tip Check the Use Artboards box at the bottom of this Export screen to save out individual
artboards or a range of artboards. Checking this will also export the full size of the artboard(s)
rather than just the image size. If you export more than one artboard, multiple files will be saved
out, one file per artboard.
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Step 4 For best results with JPEG (.jpg) files change the Quality setting to 10 (Maximum) and under the
Resolution menu, select High (300 ppi)
For best results with PNG (.png) files change the Resolution to High (300 ppi), and set the Background
Color to Transparent.
For best results with BMP (.bmp) files change the Resolution to High (300 ppi).
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D. Preparing artwork from CorelDRAW
working with CorelDRAW to prepare your files is effective. With CorelDRAW, you can use the full range
of tools to create and modify your designs, and then upload them to Cricut Design Space.
The two different types of images are Basic and Vector. CorelDRAW is primarily a vector program, which
means it saves vector files like .svg and .dxf, but it can also save .jpg, .png, and .bmp files.
Artwork created in CorelDRAW can be used to:
(1) Print the image on your home printer and cut it out using your Cricut® machine with the Print then
Cut feature.
(2) Cut or draw the outline of the image.
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(3) Create cuttable shapes and images. Multilayer images will be separated into layers on the Canvas.
Tip: Multilayer images can be flattened into a single layer in Cricut Design Space. Use the Flatten
tool to turn any multilayer image into a single layer that can be used with Print then Cut.
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Preparing artwork
The following steps use CorelDRAW X8. Although the screenshots will be different in older versions, the
process is the same.
Vector files .dxf and .svg
Step 1 Create or modify an image using any of the CorelDRAW tools. The file can be made of single or
multiple layers.
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Step 3 After naming your file select, DXF – AutoCAD (*.dxf) or SVG – Scalable Vector Graphics (*.svg).
Accept the default settings if prompted with additional options.
Basic files .jpg, .png, .bmp, .gif
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Step 1 Create or modify an image using any of the CorelDRAW tools. The file can be made of single or
multiple layers.
Step 2 Under the File Menu, click Export.
Step 3 After naming your file, select one of the following file types:
 JPG – JPEG Bitmaps (*.jpg, *.jtf, *.jff, *.jpeg)

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 PNG – Portable Network Graphics (*.png)

 BMP – Windows Bitmap (*.bmp, *.dib, *.rle)
 GIF – CompuServe Bitmap (*.gif)
For .png and .gif files, accept the default settings if prompted with additional screens.
Step 4 For best results with .jpg files, change the Quality setting to Highest.
For best results with .bmp files, change the Resolution to 300 dpi.
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E. Uploading images (.jpg, .gif, .png, .bmp, .svg, .dxf files)
Cricut Design Space™ gives you the ability to upload most .jpg, .gif, .png, .bmp, .svg, and .dxf files for
free and converts them into cuttable shapes.
There are two different types of uploaded images: Basic and Vector.
 Basic images – include .jpg, .gif, .png, and .bmp file types. These files are uploaded as a single
layer, and you have the ability to edit the images during the upload process.
 Vector images – include .svg and .dxf file types. These files are uploaded as previously designed
and will automatically be separated into layers after uploading and saving.
Step 1 To begin a basic upload, click Upload from the Design Panel on the left side of the screen
Step 2 A window will open which prompts you to choose image or pattern upload. Image upload allows
you to work with basic image types, including .jpg, .gif, .png, and .bmp files, as well as vector images
including .svg and .dxf files. To begin, click Upload Image.
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Step 3 Click Browse to locate the image from your computer. The file selector will open. The type of image
file you select will automatically determine which flow you are taken through in the proceeding steps. You
can also drag and drop an image file from your computer directly onto this screen.
To continue through the basic image upload flow, follow the steps for Option 1 below. If you would like
to upload a vector image, follow the steps for Option 2.
Option 1 – Basic image upload

Step 1 Select the .jpg, .gif, .png, or .bmp file you want to upload. Then click Open.
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Step 2 Based on the descriptions found on the screen, decide if your image is Simple, Moderately Complex,
or Complex. The images of the flowers can help you determine the best option. As you make a selection,
your image on the left will give you a preview. Once you have made a selection, click Continue.
Step 3 In this step, you’ll define the cut lines of your image. Use the Crop, Select & Erase, and Erase tools
to remove the unwanted background from your image. The checkerboard background indicates the
areas that have been removed and will not cut. The solid areas represent the image you will use on the
design screen.
Several tools help you clean up your images by deleting unwanted areas.
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Crop – Delete all areas that are not selected when you drag the box over the image.
Select & Erase – Click the areas of color that you would like to erase.
Advanced Options – Clicking this will expose two additional controls: Reduce Colors and Color
Tolerance.
Reduce Colors – Selecting a smaller number of colors will simplify the image, which may make it
easier to remove areas of your image. The first item in the list, Unmodified, will reset the image
to its original number of colors.
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Color Tolerance – This setting affects the amount of color tolerance the tool has when selecting
and erasing areas of the image. A higher number means that a greater number of similar colors
will be included and erased, a lower number means fewer similar colors will be selected and
removed. Experimenting with this tolerance allows you to quickly remove a background of slight
color variations (higher tolerance setting), or prevent the tool from removing too much of an
image (lower tolerance setting).
Tip Increasing Color Tolerance when using the Select & Erase tool will smooth the edges
of the areas removed. If you click Preview and the silhouette of your image appears
more jagged than you’d like, undo your Select & Erase action and try increasing the Color
Tolerance setting.
Erase – Delete areas by clicking and dragging the circle over the image. Use the slider to adjust the size
of the eraser for better control.
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Undo/Redo, Zoom – Shortcuts for these common actions are found in the top right of the screen.
In this example, your Cricut® machine will cut around the edges of the dog image.
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Step 4 Once you have removed the unwanted areas, click Preview to show the cut lines of your image.
To make changes, click Preview again to return to the editing view and continue removing portions of the
image until you are satisfied with the result.
Step 5 Once you’re happy with the image, click Continue.
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Step 6 Name your image and tag it (if desired) for easy searching. Decide if you want to save your image
as a Print then Cut or as a Cut image. Click one of the two images and a green border will appear to indicate
which option has been selected.
Saving as a Print then Cut image will preserve the entire image and add it to the design screen as a Print
then Cut image. Saving as a Cut image will save only the outside silhouette as the image cut path.
Step 7 When you are done, click Save.
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Step 8 You will return to the Upload Images screen. The new image will appear in the Uploaded Images
Library at the bottom of the screen. To add the image to your project, click on the image. A green border
will indicate it is selected. Click Insert Images to add it to your Canvas.
Tip Your uploaded images also are available on the Insert Images screen. You can search by image name
or tag, or you can select Uploaded under the image filter.
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Option 2 – Vector image upload

Step 1 Select the .svg, or .dxf file you want to upload. Then click Open.
Tip Cricut Design Space™ can work with files created from other design software. The files can include solid
colors or solid color fills, outlined text, or layers. Just save them as .svg or .dxf files.
Step 2 Name your image and tag it (if desired) for easier searching, and click Save.
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Step 3 You will return to the Upload Images screen. The new image will appear in the Uploaded Images
Library at the bottom of the screen. To add the image to your project, click on the image. A green border
will indicate it is selected. Click Insert Images to add it to your Canvas.
Tip Your uploaded images also are available on the Insert Images screen. You can search by image name
or tag, or you can select Uploaded as an Ownership filter.
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Step 4 Vector images will appear on your design screen as a grouped image. If ungrouped, the image
layers can be moved and sized separately.
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Uploading pattern fills
With Cricut Design Space™, you can upload most .jpg, .bmp, .png, and .gif files for free to use as pattern
fills for your images.
Step 1 To begin a pattern upload, click Upload from the design panel on the left side of the screen.
Step 2 A window will open and prompt you to choose image or pattern upload. Pattern Fill upload
allows you to work with file types including .jpg, .gif, .png, and .bmp. To begin, click Upload Pattern.
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Step 3 Click Browse to locate the image you want to use as a pattern, from your computer. The file selector
will open. You can also drag and drop an image file from your computer directly onto this screen.
Step 4 Select the .jpg, .gif, .png, or .bmp file you want to upload. Then click Open.
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Step 5 Name your pattern and tag it (if desired), using the provided options for easier browsing.
Step 6 When you are done, click Save.
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Step 7 You will return to the Upload Images screen with a blue message indicating your pattern has
uploaded successfully.
Tip Your uploaded patterns can be found in the Layer Attributes Panel under Patterns. You can browse by
using the tags you saved to the pattern or by selecting Uploaded under the pattern filter.
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Changing an uploaded image into a cut image
By default, basic uploaded images save as Print then Cut images unless the settings are adjusted during
the upload process. However, on the Canvas you also have the option of changing the image Line Type
to cut or write.
Step 1 Insert an uploaded Print then Cut image onto the Canvas and select it.
Step 2 Click on the Line Type Icon in the Layers Panel to view the Layer Attributes Panel.
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Step 3 Select the Cut Line Type to change your image to cut instead of print. The image now appears in
the Layers Panel as a single solid image and has a scissor icon as the Line Type, indicating that it will cut.
Tip Clicking on the Print Line Type will restore your image to a printable image, so you can print it on a
printer and then cut it out with your Cricut Explore® machine.
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Working with uploaded photos
Uploading photos in Cricut Design Space™ is easy, and there are a variety of options when working with
uploaded photos.
There are two different ways to upload a photo:
 Upload as an image – upload your photo as an image and use the Slice tool to cut it into a shape
or slice shapes out of your photo. Use the Flatten tool to incorporate images with your photo.
You also can use your uploaded photos as a visual when creating photo memories.
 Upload as a pattern fill– upload your photo as a pattern to insert into image layers on the
Canvas.
Option 1 Upload as an image

Step 1 Select Upload Image on the Upload screen.
Step 2 Click Browse to locate your photo.
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Step 3 Choose the Complex image option. Photographs fall into this category because of their fine detail.
Then click Continue.
Step 4 When designing with photos on the Canvas, it isn’t necessary to make edits during the upload
process. So click Continue.
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Step 5 We want to save this as a Print then Cut image to preserve the entire image. This is done by default,
as indicated with the green border around the photo. Name and tag your photo as desired on the right
side of the screen, and click Save.
Step 6 Once you have returned to the Upload Images screen, select the new photo you uploaded and click
Insert Images.
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Step 7 Your new photo will appear on the Canvas. There are a variety of things you can do with it now.
 Use the Slice tool to cut your photo into a shape

 Slice shapes out of your photo
 Use the Flatten tool to incorporate images with your photo
 Use your photos as a visual when creating photo memory projects
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Use the Slice tool to cut your photo into a shape
Step 1 Place a single-layer image and your photo so they are overlapping on the Canvas. Make sure your
image is slightly smaller than your photo. Then click Slice.
Step 2 You will see the outline of the slice on your photo, and the new pieces will appear in the Layers
Panel. Hide the unwanted pieces by clicking the Show/Hide Icon on the layers to reveal your new photo.
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Slice shapes out of your photo

Step 1 Place a single-layer image on top of your photo where you want it cut. Then click Slice.
Step 2 Once sliced, hide your unwanted layers by clicking the Show/Hide Icon in the layers.
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Use the Flatten tool to incorporate images with your photo

Arrange images with your photo on the Canvas, placing everything the way you want it to Print then Cut.
Then click Flatten.
All of your layers will be flattened into a single layer, and the image and photo will print as one image on
your home printer. Then it will cut on your Cricut Explore® machine.
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Use your photos as a visual when creating photo memory projects

Arrange your photo where you want it to appear on your project. This will help you match colors perfectly
for a better visual of the final project.
Tip When you are ready to cut your images, simply hide your photo by clicking the Show/Hide Icon next to
the layer thumbnail in the Layers Panel.
Option 2 Upload as a pattern fill

Step 1 Select Upload Pattern on the Upload screen.
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Step 2 Click Browse to locate your photo.
Step 3 Name and tag your photo as desired on the right side of the screen. Under Themes, there is a tag
specific for Photos. Click Save.
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Step 4 You will return to the Upload Images screen with a blue alert indicating your pattern has uploaded
successfully. Close the Upload Images screen by clicking the icon on the left.
Step 5 Insert a shape you would like to fill with your uploaded photo as a pattern.
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Step 6 Select the image layer from the Layers Panel to open the Layer Attributes Panel. Select the Print
Line Type, then Patterns.
Tip Patterns are displayed by newest first, so you will find your newly uploaded pattern at the top.
However, in the future it may be easier to find your uploaded patterns using the tags you saved with
them (such as “photo”) in Collections, or by selecting the Uploaded filter under Ownership.
Step 7 Select the pattern to apply it to your image.
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Step 8 Use the editing tools to scale, pan, rotate, and mirror your pattern.
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13.Working with color

Changing an image color can be done from two different panels.

1. The Color Sync Panel

A. Color Sync Panel

Color syncing images

Changing a single layer color individually

The panel shows your layers sorted by color.

Step 2 Drag a layer thumbnail to a different color.

Changing a color row to a different color

The panel view shows your layers sorted by color.

13. Working with color

1. Basic color swatches

Option 1 Basic color swatches

Step 1 Click the layer thumbnail in the Layers Panel.

Click outside of the Layer Attributes Panelto close it.

Option 2 Custom color picker

Step 1 Click the layer thumbnail in the Layers Panel.

Clicking outside of the Layer Attributes Panel to will close it.

Option 3 Hex values

Step 1: Click the layer thumbnail in the Layers Panel.

Click outside of the line type panel to close it.

13.Working with color

1. Basic Colors swatches

Option 1 Basic Colors swatches

Step 1 Click the layer thumbnail in the Layers Panel.

Option 2 Custom Color picker

Step 1 Click the layer thumbnail in the Layers Panel.

Option 3 Hex values

Step 1 Click the layer thumbnail in the Layers Panel.

14. Using your own images

Upload image overview

There are two different types of uploads: Images and Patterns.

(2) Cut or draw only the silhouette of the image.

Pattern or photo upload

14. Using your own images

Artwork created in Adobe Photoshop can be used to:

B. Cut or draw the outline of the image.

Step 2 Under the File Menu, click Save As.

14. Using your own images

Artwork created in Adobe Illustrator can be used to:

Step 2 Cut or draw the outline of the image.

Vector .DXF files

Vector .SVG files

Step 2 Under the File Menu, click Save As.

Basic files .jpg, .png, .bmp

14. Using your own images

Artwork created in CorelDRAW can be used to:

(2) Cut or draw the outline of the image.

Vector files .dxf and .svg

Step 2 Under the File Menu, click Save As.

Basic files .jpg, .png, .bmp, .gif

Step 2 Under the File Menu, click Export.

 JPG – JPEG Bitmaps (*.jpg, *.jtf, *.jff, *.jpeg)

 PNG – Portable Network Graphics (*.png)

14. Using your own images

Option 1 – Basic image upload

Step 5 Once you’re happy with the image, click Continue.

Step 7 When you are done, click Save.

Option 2 – Vector image upload

14. Using your own images

Step 6 When you are done, click Save.

14. Using your own images

 JPG – JPEG Bitmaps (.jpg, .jtf, .jff, .jpeg)