How Do I Import a PNG Into Silhouette Cameo?

Importing a PNG into Silhouette Cameo

Silhouette Cameo is an excellent tool for creating custom designs for craft projects, clothing, and more. One of the best features of the Silhouette Cameo is the ability to import image files such as PNGs into the software so that you can create your own designs. This article will show you how to do just that.

The first thing you need to do is locate the PNG file you wish to use in your design. Once you have located it, open up Silhouette Cameo and click on “File”, then select “Import”. You will then be presented with a list of supported file types; make sure that “PNG” is selected.

After that, navigate to the folder where your PNG file is located and select it.

Once the file has been imported, it will appear in Silhouette Cameo’s workspace as an image object. You can then manipulate it however you like; move, rotate, scale etc. You can also change its color by selecting it and clicking on “Edit” followed by “Change Color”.

Crop or Trace Image

Once your image has been imported into Silhouette Cameo, you may want to crop or trace the image so that it can be used in a design or printed out as a decal or sticker. To crop an image, select it and click on “Edit” followed by “Crop Image”.

Trace Image

If you want to trace an image instead of cropping it, select it and click on “Trace” followed by either “Trace Outline” or “Trace Edge Detector” depending on how complex your image is.

Save Your Design

Once you are happy with your design, click on “File” followed by “Save As…” and choose a location for where you would like to save your design.
















Conclusion: Importing a PNG into Silhouette Cameo is easy once you know how – simply open up Silhouette Cameo, go to File > Import > Select PNG from the list of supported file types – navigate to where your PNG file is located – click open – manipulate as desired – crop or trace if needed – save when finished!