Cricut Explore and Cricut Maker machines have recommended minimum system requirements for use. All Cricut smart cutting machines come with Design Space, our free, easy-to-learn design software, which utilizes the latest technology for an optimal experience.
From time to time, the recommended minimum system requirements for Cricut machines and Design Space software and apps may change to help improve software performance while complying with operating system updates. As updates are made to the software and app, some minimum system requirement updates will be mandatory.
Windows® OS
- OS: Windows® 8 or later
- CPU: Intel™ Core series or equivalent AMD® processor
- RAM: 4GB
- Browsers: Latest version of Mozilla® Firefox®, Google Chrome™, or Microsoft Edge™
- 50MB free disk space
- Available USB port or Bluetooth® connection
- Display: Minimum 1024px x 768px screen resolution
Note: Based on Microsoft OS support
Important: Windows systems running in S Mode are not supported at this time. Visit support.microsoft.com for more information. Design Space is not compatible with Internet Explorer.
Mac® OS
- OS: Mac® OS X 10.12 or later
- CPU 1.83 GHz
- RAM: 4GB
- Browsers: Latest version of Safari®, Google Chrome™, or Mozilla® Firefox®
- 50MB free disk space
- Available USB port or Bluetooth® connection
- Display: Minimum 1024px x 768px screen resolution
Note: Based on Apple OS support
Internet
- Broadband connection
- Minimum 2 – 3 Mbps Download
- Minimum 1 – 2 Mbps Upload
- Standard data rates may apply
iOS Devices
- iOS 10 or later
- iPhone
- iPhone X
- iPhone 8
- iPhone 8 Plus
- iPhone 7
- iPhone 7 Plus
- iPhone SE
- iPhone 6s
- iPhone 6s Plus
- iPhone 6
- iPhone 6 Plus
- iPhone 5s
- iPhone 5c
- iPhone 5
- iPad
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation)
- iPad Pro 10.5-inch
- iPad (5th generation)
- iPad Pro 9.7-inch
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st generation)
- iPad Air 2
- iPad mini 4
- iPad mini 3
- iPad Air
- iPad mini 2
- iPad (4th generation)
- iPod
- iPod touch (6th generation)
Note: iPhone and iPad are trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Android Devices
- Android 6.0 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
Offline
- Only available for iOS devices
- Memory needs will vary based on usage
Note: Design features and functionality may vary between computers, tablets, and smartphones. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Important: Design Space is not compatible with Chromebooks, or Unix/Linux Computers.