Some of you may have used the web version of cricut design space online and have been perfectly happy with it. Others of you may have experienced the frustration of a plug-in update at the most inconvenient time, a crappy internet connection or have wanted to create without needing wi-fi.

The main Design Space Desktop benefits are two-fold. First, having it downloaded on your computer means it will be much more stable and it will be faster communicating with the machines during cutting. You won’t have to do plug-in updates anymore because the app on the computer will update itself. The other huge benefit is that you can finally design and cut offline.

It is important to note that whether you want to use Design Space offline or not, you will need to download the desktop version. Soon, if you go to the web address that we have been using, you will be prompted to download the desktop app through  cricut design space online and the web-based version will be gone.

How to Download Cricut Design Space for Desktop?

We'’ll walk you through how to download Design Space for Desktop step-by-step.

• Go to the web version of Design Space at cricut design space online. It will give you the option to download the desktop version.

• Click the “Download” button. A new screen will come up with a green “download” button. Click it and the download will begin.

• I have a Mac, but the general idea is the same if you are using a PC. Once the download begins it will be downloaded to the downloads folder.

• Find the download and double click it to open and install it. On a Mac simply drag the icon onto the application folder to install it.

• Once it is installed, you can begin using Design Space by clicking the icon on your desktop (or wherever your computer chose to save it) instead of going to the website.

Learning More about Your New Cricut Setup

So, now that you have your cricut design space online, how do you learn more about Cricut Design Space and using it with your new machine? I have a variety of options that may help you!

1. Free Cricut Beginner’s Guide to get you started with cricut design space online.

2. We also have a free 7-day Cricut class that will get you started in the right direction.

3. Over 50 Cricut how-to videos to show you the ins and outs of your machine as well as get you started with some projects.

4. A guide to Cricut accessories that will let you know what else you need to make the most of your Cricut Setup.

5. The ultimate guide to Cricut tools so you will know what is needed and what is just nice to have.

6. Over 60 Cricut Iron-on crafts to get inspired for your first project.

7. Which Cricut Setup is right for You? We are comparing the Cricut Maker vs. Explore Air 2 for those that still need to decide.

8. What is Cricut Access and do you need it? For those that need help deciding.

9. Free SVG files for your machine every month.

10. Finally, even more information on how to use your Cricut Setup for those that are still having problems.

Learning More about Your New Cricut Setup

So, now that you have your cricut design space online, how do you learn more about Cricut Design Space and using it with your new machine? I have a variety of options that may help you!

1. Free Cricut Beginner’s Guide to get you started with cricut design space online.

2. We also have a free 7-day Cricut class that will get you started in the right direction.

3. Over 50 Cricut how-to videos to show you the ins and outs of your machine as well as get you started with some projects.

4. A guide to Cricut accessories that will let you know what else you need to make the most of your Cricut Setup.

5. The ultimate guide to Cricut tools so you will know what is needed and what is just nice to have.

6. Over 60 Cricut Iron-on crafts to get inspired for your first project.

7. Which Cricut Setup is right for You? We are comparing the Cricut Maker vs. Explore Air 2 for those that still need to decide.

8. What is Cricut Access and do you need it? For those that need help deciding.

9. Free SVG files for your machine every month.

10. Finally, even more information on how to use your Cricut Setup for those that are still having problems.