Fix an SVG that will not upload to Cricut
Upload an SVG, apply supported repairs, and preview the result before downloading a copy.
What the tool can fix
The safest repairs are structural. A missing viewBox can often be restored. Strokes can often be expanded into filled shapes. Hidden metadata can be cleaned out. A file with unclear sizing can be given a proper canvas so the next app has a better chance of reading it correctly.
Some features need a different workflow. An embedded photo needs tracing; blur and shadow effects may need to be redrawn as solid paths. Review the result in your own software before cutting.
How to read the result
Upload your SVG, choose Repair my SVG, then preview and download the repaired copy. A repair uses one pat. Test the result in your cutter app before using good material; repair cannot guarantee a successful cut.
When to trace instead
If you only have a PNG or JPG, do not use this page first. Use Image to SVG to trace the raster image into paths. Use this page when you already have an SVG and something about that SVG is making the next app fail.
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SVG upload problems, answered
Why won't my SVG upload to Cricut Design Space?
Most often a missing viewBox or canvas size. Design Space cannot work out how big the artwork is, so it refuses the upload or scales it wrong. ButterySpace adds the dimensions back so it uploads cleanly.
My SVG uploads but will not cut. What is wrong?
The shapes are probably strokes rather than fills, so there is no closed area for the blade to follow. We expand strokes into filled, cuttable paths when it is safe to do so.
Why does my SVG import at the wrong size in Cricut?
A broken or missing viewBox can cause this, as can unclear units inside the file. The fix is to restore a real canvas size so the design comes in at the size you expected.
Does this work for Silhouette, Glowforge, and lasers too?
Yes. Silhouette Studio, LightBurn, Glowforge, and Cricut each handle SVG features differently. Preview the repaired SVG in your own software before committing material.