A regular folder icon will appear next to the zip file icon. On a Mac, you can just double-click the zip file and it will unzip. Zip files need to be unzipped (extracted) before you can view and open the files inside. Zipped files look like a folder or file with a zipper on it. Most SVG designs include several filetypes in addition to SVG format, so the files will usually download as a zip (compressed) file.

The file will be downloaded to your chosen location. I usually save to my Desktop or Downloads folder. Be sure to choose a location that is easy to find. Choose where you want the file to go, and click “Save”. This will open a navigation window that allows you to specify where you want the file to be saved on your computer. I highly recommend to right-click on the link / button, and choose “Save Link as”, “Save Linked File as”, or similar option (the wording will vary depending on the browser you’re using. When you order an SVG from Printable Cuttable Creatables and most other sites, you’ll see a download link or button for the design. If you’re using an iPad or iPhone, learn how to download & unzip SVG files on iOS devices. Read on to learn how to download SVG files and in just a few clicks, you’ll be ready to use them with your Cricut or Silhouette cutting machine! But how do you download them and open them in your cutting software?

So you’ve found some awesome SVG designs from my Creatables shop, or from another trusted site.

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