Exporting Print-Then-Cut Images in Adobe Illustrator for Cricut Design Space

In this video, I'll show you how to export a print-then-cut design from Adobe Illustrator so that it will be the correct size when uploaded to Cricut Design Space. No re-sizing necessary! You'll be making stickers, decals, or scrapbooking cut-outs in no time.
Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:17 Difference Between Standard Cut Files and Print-Then-Cut
1:02 Exporting a Print-Then-Cut Design
1:58 Uploading to Cricut Design Space
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[@DawnDallmus]

This helped so much! I had to use illustrator and photoshop to get a gradient and bubble effect for a sticker for a cosplay prop. It kept uploading to Cricut Design Space with a black box over it. It was making me so mad! This helped so much so thank you!!!

[@DesignsByMissM]

Yay! I'm so glad this was helpful to you. Best of luck with your cosplay!!

[@corinnemunsey3679]

You saved my bacon!!! Lol! I just couldn't get my Illustrator file to print then cut correctly and found your video. BRILLIANT. I tried soooooo many things and would have never thought of this. I also like the 2.003x scale option too! Thank you...Thank you...Thank you!!!

[@DesignsByMissM]

I'm so glad it helped! It took me a lot of trial and error as well, so I know how frustrating it can be.

[@RM.-_-.]

Comes out blurry :( svg does not but SVG lines not as thick T_T

[@Rini-D]

You are very awesome!! I love your channel. Best tutorial for svg or print and cut. If someday you decide to teach online how to create 3D designs for cutting machine and laser printer. I would definitely sign up. Please do.

[@DesignsByMissM]

Aww, your comment has made my day! Thank you. I really want to teach an extensive course, I just need to find a way to set aside the time for it (and work up the courage). ☺

[@kii_tsune]

I see everyone exporting these normally (rgb not cmyk) but does anyone have any tips for black ink bleed on the printable vinyl?

[@starstrike4564]

How do I avoid my image being extremely blurry

[@DesignsByMissM]

If your artboard is the right size and you've exported everything correctly, your design shouldn't be pixelated or blurry.

[@scotthamilton4450]

I don't get the "how complex" prompt. Did they remove that? Or is that only on Mac?

[@DesignsByMissM]

I'm not sure. That could be something that only comes up on Mac.

[@JosiahHeng]

Hm. Did you have your layers flattened for this?

[@DesignsByMissM]

I have my layers grouped, but that is mostly for convenience. If you are exporting to a PNG then it doesn't matter if your layers are separate or grouped. They will all be flattened together upon exporting. :)