Using the Cricut Design Space software, you can easily scan an image and turn it into a vector graphic that can be used for digital cutting and crafting projects. The program allows you to upload any image file – including JPEG, GIF, and PNG – into the software and then vectorize it. Once vectorized, the image can be sized, reshaped, colored and manipulated to fit your specific project needs.
To get started, open Cricut Design Space and create a new project. Click on “Upload” from the left toolbar.
This will open up a window that will allow you to select any image file from your computer’s library. Once selected, click “Save” at the bottom of the window to upload it into your project.
The uploaded image will appear in the editing interface. From here you can use the selection tool to select all or part of the image before clicking on “Vectorize” on the right-hand toolbar.
The vectorizing process will take a few moments depending on how large your image is. Once it is finished, you will see a preview of what it looks like after being vectorized. If you are happy with it, click “Save” in order to keep it in your project.
Now that you have successfully scanned an image into Cricut Design Space, you can proceed with customizing it for your project needs. You can alter its size or shape by using some of the tools available on the right-hand toolbar such as “Resize” or “Rotate”. You can also fill in color by selecting “Fill Color” and choose from over 4 million colors available in Cricut Design Space.
Conclusion:
Yes, with just a few simple steps you can successfully scan an image into Cricut Design Space. After vectorizing it and saving it to your project, you are free to customize its size, shape or color according to your needs!