How to Ungroup SVG Files in Cricut and Silhouette -

Let’s say that you just bought an svg file that contains multiple elements.

You’ve already unzipped the files and planned out how you want to re-color and cut each element separately on your Cricut machine.

But there is one teeny problem; the file elements are grouped together, now what do you do?

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How to Ungroup SVG Files in Cricut / Silhouette

How to use Grouped SVG Files

Well, there is a simple solution.

I’ll explain how to ungroup the design in your cutting machine software program so that you can easily use the svg file in Cricut Design Space and also in Silhouette Studio.

This will work with the Basic Edition of Silhouette or the upgraded version.

The upgraded Silhouette Studio Designer Edition gives you more options like the ability to

Import SVG, PDF files
Layers (Including Cut by Layer)
Ability to import custom patterns
Rulers/Guides

and lots of other helpful options.

But, like I said, you can still use the next steps to ungroup your files in either version.

How to Ungroup in Silhouette

Tips to Ungroup SVG Files Cricut and Silhouette

Select the design,
Go to the Quick Access Tool Bar up top,
Select the Ungroup tool on the drop down menu

right click on the mouse and
select the Ungroup tool on the drop down menu

*you may need to do this several times if the design is complex

How to ungroup svg files in cricut and silhouette

If you’re a new Silhouette user, you may want more in-depth lessons about how to use your cutting machine and how to design in Silhouette Studio.

If so, then you may want to take a beginner course like this one.

Ultimate Silhouette Guide to Designing in Silhouette Studio

How to Ungroup in Cricut Design Space

Select the image and
click the Ungroup button on the “Layers” panel

Right click on the mouse and
select the Ungroup tool on the drop down menu.

If you are looking for a Cricut project to challenge yourself and not just the basic steps, then check out this course.

If video is not your thing, you can still improve your skills with these books about Cricut Design Space.

These book offer a structured approach for beginners and even intermediate designers.

You can take your time while learning and still be able to go back to the book for detailed explanations.

Conclusion

You see how easy that was? Don’t be afraid to use the ungroup button on your cutting machine files.

You can always put the image back to the way it was by clicking on the group button.

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