Why won’t Cricut Design Space download on my Mac? This issue can become annoying when you are ready to set up your Cricut machine, but the file does not download or open on your MacBook or iMac. In some cases, the download stops in the middle, while sometimes the app never starts at all. Problems like old browser cache, blocked Mac security settings, weak internet, or broken download files can cause this issue. In this guide, you are going to learn 4 easy solutions to fix Design Space download problems on your Mac computer.
Sometimes, old browser cache and cookies can stop Design Space from downloading on your computer. These files may block the download page or prevent the file from starting.
Open your browser (Safari or Chrome) and go to Settings.
Find Privacy or History and clear cache and cookies.
After that, close the browser and restart your Mac system.
Open the browser again and visit the Cricut setup page - design.cricut.com/setup.
Now, try to download the app again and continue with the setup.
On your computer, open System Preferences and navigate to Privacy & Security.
Scroll to the Security section and then check “Allow apps downloaded from.”
Select “App Store and identified developers” to allow safe downloads.
If you see any blocked message after a download attempt, click “Allow Anyway.”
Next, check your browser permissions and make sure downloads are not restricted.
Also, turn off any security or content restrictions for a short time if needed.
Now, restart your browser and download Design Space again from the official site.
Sometimes the download file itself may cause problems and stop the Design Space software from installing on your Mac.
At times, the download may fail in the middle and create a broken file. This file can block a new download from starting. So, you have to check your browser’s download list and remove any failed or incomplete Cricut download files before you try again.
A proper Design Space file should download as a “.dmg” file on your system. If the download stops midway or shows an error, it will not work. Make sure your internet is good, and let the file download before you open or use it.
If the download does not start or keeps failing repeatedly, try a fresh download from the official source.
Note: Confirm that your internet connection is stable before you start.
Close your browser on your computer and open it again.
Visit the official Cricut website at cricut.com/setup.
Select your machine model from the given list.
Click on Download and wait for the file to complete.
If the download stops midway, cancel it and start again.
Once the file is downloaded, open it on your Mac.
A new screen will appear on your computer with the Design Space icon.
Drag the Design Space icon into the Applications folder.
Open the Applications folder and double-click on Design Space.
If a security message appears, click Open to allow the app on your system.
Now, sign in with your Cricut account ID and password.
Follow the on-screen steps to complete the machine setup and start using Design Space.
● Check your internet connection.
● Clear your browser cache and cookies.
● Restart your computer and browser.
● Disable antivirus or firewall
● Download the file again from the official Cricut site
● Make sure your system meets basic requirements
Yes, an antivirus or firewall can block the Design Space download. It may mark the file as unsafe. You can pause security software temporarily and try the download again.
Open the Applications folder and move Design Space to Trash.
Next, open Finder, go to “Go to Folder,” type ~/Library, and delete Cricut files.
Empty the Trash folder.
Visit the official Cricut site, download the .dmg file, open it, and drag the app to Applications.