How to Convert Silhouette Studio Files to SVG Format

Are you looking for a way to export your Silhouette Studio files in SVG format? Look no further! In this tutorial, we will show you how to convert your Silhouette Studio files into SVG files using free software.

Firstly, you need to have two programs installed on your computer: Inkscape and Bullzip PDF printer. You can download them from the links provided below:

* Inkscape-0.48.2-1-win32.exe (35.7 MB)

* PDF Printer 4.5 MB Free Freeware (up to 10 users)

Once you have installed these programs, open up Silhouette Studio and select the file you want to export. Make sure that you have an older version of Silhouette Studio's Designer Edition software (v1.9 or v2.0) installed, as this is required for exporting files in SVG format.

Next, open up Inkscape and select 'File' > 'Import' > 'Export to PDF'. Then, choose the file type as 'PDF' and select the output folder. You can also choose to include layers if you want to organize your design further.

After that, open up Bullzip PDF printer and print your Silhouette Studio file as a PDF. This will create a new PDF file with all the designs and elements from your original file.

Finally, open up Inkscape again and select 'File' > 'Import' > 'PDF'. Select the PDF file you just created and import it into Inkscape. You can then edit and manipulate the design as needed.

Using this method, you can convert your Silhouette Studio files into SVG format for use with other cutting machines or software. This is especially useful if you want to cut designs using a Zing cutter, like I do.

Note that there are other programs available, such as MTC (Mastercraft Template Editor) and SCAL (Sure Cuts A Lot), that can import JPG and PNG files. However, these programs may not be able to handle the proprietary Silhouette Studio file format. In this case, converting your Silhouette Studio files to SVG format using the method described above is a good option.

I hope you found this tutorial helpful! If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact me through my blog's contact form.

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