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This article has been recently updated to account for changes after the release of Silhouette Studio Version 4.
Silhouette America recently rolled out an update to Silhouette Studio that allows users to save in more formats.
Save as .JPEG and .PDF from Business Edition
To Save as .JPEG or .PDF in Silhouette Studio, go to ‘File’, ‘Save As’, ‘Save to Hard Drive’, then select either .JPEG or .PDF under ‘Format’ as shown below. You’ll need Silhouette Studio Business Edition – buy it here.
Save as .PNG
Do you need to save as a .PNG with a transparent background? The easiest way to do this is to first save as a .JPEG, then remove the white background using Lunapic.com. Here’s how:
- Visit Lunapic.com and upload your .JPEG image using the ‘Browse’ button.
- Navigate to ‘Edit’, ‘Transparent Background’. Simply click on the white background and let Lunapic magically remove it for you! When the background is checkered instead of white, save it using the button near the bottom.
That’s it! It’s just that fast and easy!
Don’t have Business Edition?
If you don’t have Silhouette Studio Business Edition, you can take a screenshot of your design. On a MAC computer, hold down ‘Command’ + ‘Shift’ + ‘4’. If you need a transparent background, you can do so using the above instructions for lunapic.com. On Windows 10, use the snipping tool. Hold down ‘ALT’ + ‘M’ to launch it. Again, if you need, you can use lunapic.com to create a PNG with a transparent background.
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Since 2015, Christine Schinagl has been helping crafters start and run craft businesses through her blog, Cutting for Business. As a Silhouette and Cricut crafter herself, she has a unique take on what works and what doesn’t work in the craft business world. She also teaches a course on creating digital SVG designs, available at How to Design SVGs.
Amanda P.
Monday 8th of January 2018
When I go to Print—> Save as PDF in DE, the resulting PDF file is not great quality. Can you tell me if the quality is better when saving as a PDF from BE? I’d like to be able to sell printables, but I’m having file quality issues. I don’t want to invest in BE if it won’t solve this problem. Thank you!
Christine
Saturday 13th of January 2018
Business Edition wouldn't change the quality of print.
Crystal
Friday 17th of November 2017
Do you know of anyway to send your design to silhouette testers to test designs. Its funny cause I feel that if I had someone to test a design I would be more confident in selling them as a business. Love all your info and overly appreciate the knowledge you share. Thank you!!!
Christine
Sunday 26th of November 2017
Hi Crystal, I'd make friends with some other crafters, then have them test them.
Crystal
Friday 17th of November 2017
Thanks for the great post. I have a silly question but if you save as pdf from Sil. Studio can those that dont have cutters or software then cut by hand the designs. Are the designs sent as a pdf the exact size when they recieve it on their end as the way it was sent as a pdf? I ask because I want the end user to have the exact size of the design like for a paper piece specific size object when they recieve the design or invite. Also is their a suggested way to email the designs and tell them to open them. Starting my business but I want to avoid issues and know how to problem solve. THANK YOU!!!!
Christine
Sunday 26th of November 2017
Hi Crystal, Yes, the PDF format preserves size and you could absolutely hand cut designs provided in a PDF. You could email them, or have them set up as a digital download through your website or a marketplace.
Tasha
Friday 22nd of September 2017
Hello! I just updated and have Silhouette Studio Designer Edition Release 4.1.316ssde and was unable to do this. Can you please share a link to wear this version is located?
Thanks and Blessings!
Christine
Saturday 23rd of September 2017
Do you have a screenshot of what you see? You should have all the options.
Elizabeth
Thursday 21st of September 2017
I upgraded my software to V4.1 & that option is not showing up for me either :/ only V3, V2, or GSP & I have Designer Edition
Christine
Friday 22nd of September 2017
Upgrade to the newer version 4.