Cricut recommends having the firmware of your machine updated to the latest version for best performance. This help article provides you with the latest firmware version available for all the Cricut machines.
Cricut Maker and Cricut Explore machines
- Sign in to Cricut Design Space and ensure your Explore or Maker machine is connected and powered ON.
- Select the account menu (☰) in the upper left corner of Design Space, then select Update Firmware.
- Then select your machine from the dropdown list in the pop-window. The software will take a few moments to detect your machine.
- Once your machine has been detected, you will either receive a message that your firmware is up to date, or you will be prompted for any available updates.
- The latest firmware versions are as follows:
- Cricut Explore: 1.091
- Cricut Explore Air: 3.091
- Cricut Explore Air 2: 5.120
- Cricut Explore One: 2.095
- Cricut Maker: 4.175
Note: Cricut Explore and Maker firmware can be checked using Design Space on a Windows or Mac computer. This option cannot be accessed through the Design Space iOS or Android App at this time.
Cricut EasyPress 2
- Ensure Cricut EasyPress 2 is powered On.
- Simultaneously press and hold the Time, Temperature, + (plus), and - (minus) buttons.
- The firmware version will appear at the top of the screen.
Tip: To find the version of the Cricut software that you are using, visit this help article.
Older machines
Cricut Expression 2
- Tap the Settings icon (wrench) from the mat screen of the machine.
- Then tap the “right” arrows until you arrive at an icon with an “i".
- Tap that Information icon, and the firmware version will be displayed in the upper right corner of the information box.
- The latest firmware versions are as follows:
- 0081:0040:0240
- 0081:0040:1000
Cricut Imagine
- From the main menu, tap the About icon (Cricut).
- The firmware version will be displayed in the lower left corner of the screen that comes up.
- The latest firmware versions are as follows:
- 0126:0035:0239:202C
- 0126:0035:0240:202C
Cricut Gypsy
- Tap the Settings icon (wrench) from the Welcome screen.
- The firmware version will be displayed in the lower left corner of the settings screen, underneath “Warranty”.
- The latest firmware version is 0232:0313.
Cricut Personal, Create, Expression, Cake & Cake Mini
On the Cricut Personal, Create, Cake, Cake Mini, and Expression, the firmware version is displayed on the screen when you power the machine on. The latest firmware versions are as follows:
| Machine | Firmware |
|---|---|
| Cricut Personal/V1 | 1.45 |
| Cricut Create | 1.65 |
| Cricut Expression | 2.43 |
| Cricut Cake | 2.43 |
| Cricut Cake Mini | 1.65 |