Best SVG Converters for Cricut in 2026: Tested & Compared
We tested 8 different SVG converters with Cricut Design Space. Here's which ones actually produce clean, cut-ready files — and which ones waste your time.
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Our team of experienced designers and developers specializes in vector graphics, image conversion, and digital design optimization. With over 10 years of combined experience in graphic design and web development.
We Tested 8 SVG Converters So You Don't Have To
As Cricut crafters, we've all been there: you find the perfect image for your project, but it's a PNG. You need an SVG. So you Google "png to svg converter" and get overwhelmed with options.
But here's the thing — most free converters produce terrible SVGs for cutting. Jagged edges, unnecessary nodes, broken paths. Your Cricut either refuses to cut them or produces messy results.
We tested 8 popular converters and ran each SVG through Cricut Design Space to see which ones actually work.
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The Results
1. VectoSolve — Best Overall
Rating: 9.5/10VectoSolve uses AI to understand the image structure and produce clean vector paths. The SVGs imported into Design Space as cut-ready files with no cleanup needed. Edges were smooth and paths were well-organized.
Best for: Anyone who values time and clean results
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2. Vector Magic — Runner Up
Rating: 8/10Vector Magic has been around for years and produces solid results. However, it sometimes over-segments colors and creates more paths than necessary, which can confuse Cricut Design Space.
Best for: Users who need precise color separation
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3. Inkscape (Auto-trace) — Best Free Option
Rating: 6.5/10Inkscape's "Trace Bitmap" feature works, but it requires significant manual adjustment. You'll need to tweak threshold, simplify paths, and remove artifacts. Not ideal for beginners.
Best for: Tech-savvy users with time to spare
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4. Convertio — Avoid for Cricut
Rating: 3/10Warning: Convertio and similar "converters" simply wrap the raster image inside an SVG container. Design Space will import it as a Print image, not a Cut image. Useless for Cricut cutting.
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5. Adobe Illustrator — Best Pro Tool
Rating: 8.5/10Image Trace in Illustrator is powerful but requires knowledge to use well. The "Silhouette" and "Line Art" presets work well for Cricut projects. But at $23/month, it's overkill if you only need vectorization.
Best for: Professional designers who already own Creative Cloud
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6. Cricut Design Space — Built-in Option
Rating: 5/10Design Space's built-in image cleanup works in a pinch but produces mediocre results. The "Complex" and "Simple" modes often create overly simplified or overly complex paths.
Best for: Very simple, high-contrast images only
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7. Autotracer.org — Free but Limited
Rating: 4/10Produces very rough traces. Paths are jagged and require heavy cleanup.
8. Vectorizer.io — Decent Free Tier
Rating: 6/10Decent results for simple images, but the free version is limited in resolution and quality.
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Comparison Table
| Converter | Cut Quality | Speed | Price | Best For | |-----------|------------|-------|-------|----------| | VectoSolve | ★★★★★ | 5 sec | $0.20/img | Everyone | | Vector Magic | ★★★★ | 30 sec | $9.95/mo | Color separation | | Illustrator | ★★★★★ | 10 min | $22.99/mo | Pro designers | | Inkscape | ★★★ | 15 min | Free | Tech-savvy users | | Vectorizer.io | ★★★ | 10 sec | Free (limited) | Quick simple traces | | Design Space | ★★★ | 10 min | Free | Very simple images | | Autotracer | ★★ | 5 sec | Free | Don't bother | | Convertio | ★ | 3 sec | Free | NOT for cutting |
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Our Recommendation
If you're serious about Cricut crafting, invest in a quality converter. The 10 minutes you save per image adds up fast — especially if you're making projects for your shop or small business.