Cricut decided to switch to the desktop app because there are currently several browsers that do not support the online version and to be able to roll out new features in the future that may not be supported by web browsers. However, just as there were browser requirements for the online version, there are system requirements that your computer must meet in order to run the desktop version.
A big change is taking place in the location of the program. So far, Design Space has been hosted online as part of the Cricut website. From now on, you will need to download the program to your computer in order to use it. This is the same as any other program or application you may have downloaded, such as Adobe Photoshop or Microsoft Word.
The good news is that little to nothing changes in the app itself. However, there is one great new feature: With Design Space for Desktop, you can now design and cut offline! (You still need an Internet connection to download the app for the first time and use some features, such as downloading images from Cricut Access.)
Cricut announced the transition from a web app to a desktop app and launched a beta in mid-2019. I was one of the users who downloaded Design Space for desktop the very first day it was available and have been using it almost exclusively ever since.
Cricut Design Space is a digital design application that is used to set up and lay out designs to create on the Cricut machine. Cricut Design Space™ includes a set of tools to create, modify and personalize all your Cricut projects. cricut.com/setup also includes an extensive library of images, fonts and pre-designed designs. The app is available for use on PC as well as many tablets and mobile phones, including iPhone and Android devices.