unsupported SVG "non embedded image elements" in Cricut Design Space

[Harry Taylorr]

When I try to open svg files I product by photoshop in "Cricut Design Space" I get this error message "unsupported SVG "non embedded image elements" I try everything but I cant solve this problem . is there anybody help me .What can I do about this problem.

[Kevin Stohlmeyer]

This was discussed heavily here:

https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-ecosystem-discussions/svg-file-issues/td-p/11470812

A couple of additional notes - On the Cricut forum, users recommended flattening the image before saving as an SVG. It has to do with keeping your text editable in the original PS file before saving.

[Harry Taylorr]

I read the article but I still couldn't find or understand the solution 😔

[Kevin Stohlmeyer]

Do you have text in your file?

[Michael28580651cqd8]

it was _discussed_ but not solved in that thread. Adobe punted helping, even though it's their issue. 

It seems like the crux of it is making the image clearly all-black, all single color, without a hint of even slightly gray.

Depending what's trying to be done, I suggest just saving the file as a jpg, and uploading the image to cricut design space. I was able to do that and because it's a simple image, easily edit out the background. Printed onto black card stock to make a silhoutte. 

[Aaron29761817wj8b]

Has anyone discovered a workaround for this problem? When an SVG is created using Photoshop, it gives this error in Cricut Design Space. 

[Leslie260677376hnb]

The easiest workaround is to save the image as a PNG and then upload it to Cricut. 

[Nancy OShea]

PNG is a pixel-based image.  It cannot be rescaled to size needed without causing quality problems (distortion, pixelation, jagged edges.)

[Nancy OShea]

SVG is a math-vased vector graphic file.  Create or edit SVG code a code editor like Dreamweaver or a vector graphics app like Illustrator.

Photoshop is for creating & editing pixel-based raster images.