How to Download Cricut Design Space on Desktop and Mobile

Curious how to download Cricut Design Space quickly and efficiently? This guide will show you how. For newbies, Design Space is a software application that enables crafters to create intricate designs and get them right onto the desired materials using a cutting machine. This application works well on macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android.

However, my years of fun with Cricut and meticulous experimentation make me the right person to guide you through this tutorial, which explains the Cricut Design Space download process in detail. If you are a beginner who wants to make the right use of this software for your first project, I have your back. Follow me with these simple steps and start your first crafting journey that you will always cherish!

Minimum System Requirements for Using Cricut Software

Before I explain to you how to download Cricut Design Space, let’s first have a look at the system requirements below for each device:

For macOS Users

• macOS 12 or later

• 1.83 GHz processor

• 2 GB free disk space

• USB port or built-in Bluetooth

• 4 GB RAM

For Windows Users

• Windows 10 or later

• Intel Dual-Core or equivalent AMD processor

• 4 GB RAM

• 2 GB free disk space

• USB port or built-in Bluetooth

For iOS Users

• Compatible with iPhones running iOS 16 or later.

• Compatible with iPads running iPad OS 16 or later.

For Android Users

• Android 10.0 or higher

• Compatible with the following devices:

  • LG: G, K, or V series

  • Motorola: Droid G, Z, E, Turbo, or Moto series

  • Samsung: Galaxy S, Galaxy Note, Galaxy Tab A, Galaxy Tab S series

  • Google: Pixel series

Ensure that whichever device you use is compatible with the software you download. Once everything is confirmed, follow the instructions for your respective device on the Cricut Design Space download.

How to Download Cricut Design Space on Desktop

To download and install the software on your desktop (macOS or Windows), follow the simplified steps below:

For macOS

1. Turn on the Mac and open any internet browser.

2. Then, visit the site: design.cricut.com.

3. Enter your Cricut model name in the designated field

4. Check the checkbox and accept the terms of use. Then, hit the Download button.

5. A new page will appear, which asks you to select a file location to download the setup file. Choose your desired folder location; otherwise, it will be saved to the default folder, the Downloads folder.

6. The download starts as you choose the file location, which might look different in every browser.

7. Once downloaded, navigate to the folder where you’ve downloaded the .dmg file. Click twice on it.

8. In the next window, drag the Cricut icon to the Applications folder.

9. Finally, you’ve installed the app successfully on your Mac desktop.

For Windows

1. Follow the same steps as for macOS to download Cricut Design Space on Windows. To download it on your PC, follow the above steps from 1 to 7.

2. After downloading, go to the folder where you downloaded the software.

3. Double-click on the .exe setup file to begin installation.

4. During installation, you don’t need to do anything; just let the process finish independently.

5. Once the process is complete, you can start using the app.

How to Download Cricut Design Space on Mobile

To download and install the software on your mobile phone (iOS or Android), follow the simplified steps below:

For iOS

1. Launch the App Store on your iOS (iPhone or iPad) device.

2. Navigate to the search bar and type Cricut Design Space.

3. Click on the topmost result and hit the Get tab to install the software on your device.

4. Also, verify the download using your iTunes password if asked for it.

For Android

1. On your Android phone, launch the Play Store app.

2. Look for the Cricut Design Space on the search bar and click on the first result at the top.

3. Then, click the Install tab to download the Design Space app.

4. After that, you can set up your account to start using it.

Now you know how to download Cricut Design Space on any device, including Mac, PC, Android, and iPhone/iPad. After installation, you can register for your Cricut account and start your first project.

FAQs

Question 1: How do I reinstall Cricut Design Space?

Answer: If your software is outdated, reinstall it as follows:

1. First, uninstall Design Space from your device by navigating to the Control Panel (Windows) or Applications folder (macOS).

2. Visit the Cricut site, enter your machine model, agree to the terms, and start downloading.

3. After downloading, open the downloaded file.

4. For installation, follow the instructions displayed on the screen.

Question 2: What do I need to download Design Space?

Answer: You need the following:

1. A compatible computer or mobile device.

2. Internet connection with a minimum of 2 – 3 Mbps download and 1 – 2 Mbps upload.

3. The latest operating system.

4. The display should have a minimum screen resolution of 1024px x 768px for desktop users.

Question 3: Can I download Cricut Design Space for free?

Answer: Design Space is already free. No subscription is required to download and install it. However, it comes with Cricut Access, a paid subscription that provides thousands of resources for making crafts. Subscribed members can have the entire library of premium images, exclusive features, fonts, and projects.

Visit: www.cricut.com/setup login