System Requirements - Design Space – Help Center

Design Space is the free software used with Cricut smart cutting machines. It is available for Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android. Here are the current minimum system requirements for the application.

Important: Design Space is not supported on Chromebooks, or Unix / Linux Computers.

Note: Requirements may change over time. Features and functionality may vary between computers, tablets, and smartphones. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners..

Windows® OS
Mac® OS
iOS Devices
Android Devices

Operating System	Internet	Offline
Windows® 8 or later* CPU: Intel™ Dual-Core or equivalent AMD® processor RAM: 4GB 2 GB free disk space An available USB port or Bluetooth® connection Display: Minimum 1024px x 768px screen resolution	Broadband connection Minimum 2 – 3 Mbps Download Minimum 1 – 2 Mbps Upload Standard data rates may apply	Available for Design Space for Desktop Memory needs will vary based on usage

*Based on Microsoft OS support

Note: Some features are not supported with minimum system requirements. Higher system specs, such as Windows 10 64-bit, are required. Visit this article for instructions from Microsoft on how to upgrade Windows.

Important: If your system is still running Windows 7, your operating system is no longer supported. Visit this article for instructions from Microsoft on how to upgrade.

Windows systems running in S Mode are not supported at this time. Visit support.microsoft.com for more information.

Operating System	Internet	Offline
macOS 10.15 or later* CPU 1.83 GHz RAM: 4GB 2 GB free disk space An available USB port or Bluetooth® connection Display: Minimum 1024px x 768px screen resolution	Broadband connection Minimum 2 – 3 Mbps Download Minimum 1 – 2 Mbps Upload Standard data rates may apply	Available for Design Space for Desktop Memory needs will vary based on usage

*Based on Apple OS support

Note: Some features are not supported with minimum system requirements. Higher system specs may be required. Visit this article for instructions from Apple on how to upgrade your macOS.

Important: If your computer is running an unsupported macOS, visit this article for instructions from Apple on how to upgrade.

Operating System	Internet	Offline
iOS 14 or later View list of devices below	Broadband connection Minimum 2 – 3 Mbps Download Minimum 1 – 2 Mbps Upload Standard data rates may apply	Available for iOS devices Memory needs will vary based on usage

Devices

iPhone

iPhone 12 Pro Max
iPhone 12 Pro
iPhone 12
iPhone 12 mini
iPhone SE (2nd generation)
iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPhone 11 Pro
iPhone 11
iPhone XS Max
iPhone XS
iPhone XR
iPhone X
iPhone 8 Plus
iPhone 8
iPhone 7 Plus
iPhone 7
iPhone SE
iPhone 6s Plus
iPhone 6s
iPhone 6 Plus
iPhone 6
iPhone 5s

iPad

iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation)
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation)
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st generation)
iPad Pro 11-inch
iPad Pro 10.5-inch
iPad Pro 9.7-inch
iPad Air (3rd generation)
iPad Air 2
iPad Air
iPad (7th generation)
iPad (6th generation)
iPad (5th generation)
iPad mini (5th generation)
iPad mini 4
iPad mini 3
iPad mini 2

Note: iPhone and iPad are trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Tip: Looking for Cricut Joy app system requirements? See them here.

Operating System	Internet	Offline
Android 9.0 or higher Mobile devices and tablets only Chromebooks not supported Qualified devices Samsung: Galaxy S, Galaxy Note, Galaxy Tab A, Galaxy Tab S series Google: Pixel series LG: G, K, or V series Motorola: Droid G, Z, E, Turbo or Moto series Performance varies by chipset, processor speed, and manufacturer	Broadband connection Minimum 2 – 3 Mbps Download Minimum 1 – 2 Mbps Upload Standard data rates may apply	Not currently available

Tip: Looking for Cricut Joy app system requirements? See them here.

New Design Space for Desktop

Devices

iPhone

iPad

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