cricut design space for mac

November 5, 2018 Dean Duehring

Cricut Maker and Cricut Explore Air 2 System Requirements

Updated October 2021

Before investing in a new Cricut cutting machine, make sure your computer system requirements are up to snuff. While you likely don't need to purchase a whole new computer to use a Cricut machine, for best functionality, make sure your computer has these minimum system requirements.

It's always important to know what you need, computer wise, when investing in a new die cutting machine. Maybe you're looking to purchase a new computer, or maybe you're just wanting to know if your current laptop will work. With a Cricut Maker or Cricut Explore machine, you can use both Windows and Mac computers as well as Android or iOS devices. Both machines use Cricut Design Space to create designs your machine can use. If your computer or mobile device isn't able to open or run Design Space effectively, your new fun Cricut machine will just sit in the box… lonely and waiting to be used.

Don't let system requirements stifle your creativity! Check the information below for all the computer details needed to use Cricut Design Space.

For Windows OS

windows os

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

Windows systems running in S Mode are not supported as of this writing (October 2021).

Some advanced Design Space features like Offset will not be available with the minimum system requirements.

Use Design Space ONLINE using a Broadband Internet connection with Minimum 2-3 Mbps Download and Minimum 1-2 Mbps Upload.

Use Design Space OFFLINE with Design Space for Desktop App.

For Mac OS

mac os

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

Some advanced Design Space features like Offset will not be available with the minimum system requirements.

Use Design Space ONLINE using a Broadband Internet connection with Minimum 2-3 Mbps Download and Minimum 1-2 Mbps Upload.

Use Design Space OFFLINE with Design Space for Desktop App.

For Andriod Devices

andriod devices

Android 8.0 or higher
Mobile devices and tablets only
Chromebooks are not supported

Supported Devices include:

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

Use Design Space ONLINE only using a Broadband Internet connection with Minimum 2-3 Mbps Download and Minimum 1-2 Mbps Upload.

For IOS Devices

ios devices

iOS 14 or later

Supported Devices include:

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 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

Use Design Space ONLINE using a Broadband Internet connection with Minimum 2-3 Mbps Download and Minimum 1-2 Mbps Upload.

Use Design Space OFFLINE with Cricut Design Space for IOS App.

Note: Design features and functionality may vary between computers, tablets and smartphones. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Get all the details for downloading and installing Design Space for all these systems from Cricut's help article, Downloading and Installing Design Space.

This information is valid as of today's posting, but please check Cricut.com for the most recently updated system requirement information. And Happy Crafting! - Kala

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Comments

Carol - September 27, 2021
I have a cricut air 2 and I'm asking if 2021 Apple iPad will work it saying it is 9 th generation but I am trying to buy a tablet or laptop that isn't to expensive to start enjoying my cricut

Karen Lawson - June 2, 2021
What iPad is compatible with the Cricut air 2

Sally Tokar - March 23, 2021
I have been using my Samsung Galaxy E tablet since I started with my Cricut Maker. Now it's not compatable??What is up with this? So very frustrating and disappointing.

Bridget - March 19, 2021
I have a cricut explore air 2, and an android phone, why can't I upload images, print and cut? It tells me it's not compatible??? I can only print and cut what design space has already as default. I'd like to do pictures of my family etc. Please help. I'm losing my mind trying to figure it out. I cannot afford a fancy tablet or iPhone lol.

Farah - March 6, 2021
What computer is best to use for the Cricut air 2 ???? Please help

Carol - January 25, 2021
Where do I find the filter feature in order to write using an ipad

Paula Dunn - January 25, 2021
I have a circut explorer air 2 machine I also have a iPad Pro 4th generation I have been told that I won't be able to do foil on my circut machine is that true. I have a iMac computer but trying to sell it I don't use it I just use my iPad. I am very new and getting my craft room ready and I am very interested in do foil.
Thank you .

Vereen - November 30, 2020
I have an Cricut air 2 that I have to use with my iPad,wondering if there is a hard book I can buy to help me with everything

Lou L SAeateurn - August 3, 2020
I'm trying to buy Cricut maker to do my
Project. I have iPhone 11 Pro Max is it
Compatibles with Cricut maker and what
Software should I download? Usually it's
Auto detected if not then how ?i want
To draw my own arts design. Is it program
has draw software do I need computer to
Do it thank you

Sylvia - June 29, 2020
Dose a 2011 MacBook Air version 10.12.6 work for the cricut air 2?