Wood and panels
Plywood, MDF, and chipboard for cabinets and furniture. Grain stays the way you set it, edge banding is counted on every edge, and the layouts cut on a panel saw.
Cutlist optimizer for wood, metal, and glassFrom parts list to a shop-ready cut plan in minutes.
Enter the parts and the sheet, see the layout, and take a printed plan to the shop floor.
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One cut program for wood, metal, and glass
CutGrid is an online cutlist optimizer. It nests parts on sheets and cuts bars to length, with the settings each material needs.
Metal sheets and profiles
Sheet metal nests like any board. Aluminium and steel profiles, tube, and flat bar are cut to length with the blade and end trim included, and the leftover length goes back to stock.
Glass and mirror
Straight-cut layouts for glass and mirror sheets. Set the cutting gap your cutter takes, and keep usable offcuts in stock for the next job.
- Runs in the browser: no install, no license key.
- Opens on a tablet or phone in the shop.
- Import from Excel or CSV, or paste the rows.
- PDF for the shop floor; DXF for CNC on Expert.
How CutGrid Works
Parts, the nested sheet, then the plan you print.
| Part | Width | Height | Qty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Door | 600 | 1200 | 2 |
| Shelf | 400 | 600 | 3 |
| Side | 300 | 400 | 2 |
Input Your Parts
Enter dimensions and quantities for the parts you need to cut. You can also import from CSV or Excel.
Optimize
The nesting algorithm places parts on the sheet in seconds, including kerf and trim.
CutGrid
Cut plan
- Door600 × 1200×2
- Shelf400 × 600×3
- Side300 × 400×2
Cut & Build
Export a PDF cut diagram for the shop. Pro adds printable QR labels. Expert adds DXF for CNC.
1D / linear cutting
Cut bars, pipes, and profiles to length. Kerf and end trim are included; leftover stock shows on the plan.
1400
1400
1400
800
800
2200
2200
2200 × 2 · 1400 × 3 · 800 × 2
Precise Units
Work in millimetres, centimetres, inches, or feet. Inches accept fractions such as 12 3/8 and 12-3/8.
- 1200mm
- 120cm
- 47 1/4in
- 3′ 11 1/4″ft
Sheets and offcuts
Keep standard sheets and leftover offcuts in one list. Use leftovers on the next job.
- 2440 × 1220×4
- 1830 × 915×2
- 1220 × 610×1
- 800 × 420×3
What you use on the shop floor
Parts in, cut plan out. The rest is optional.
Ready-made templates
Start from a kitchen cabinet, bookshelf, or door set. The sizes load in, then adjust them to your job.
- parts.xlsx
600 1200 2 400 600 3 300 400 2 Excel/CSV Import
Import a parts list from Excel or CSV instead of typing every size.
Parts Library
Save frequently used parts and quickly add them to new projects. Build your custom component library.
Grain direction
Set the grain per part for wood. Parts with a grain direction are never rotated, so the pattern runs the right way.
Edge Banding
Automatic edge banding calculations for all four sides. Get accurate material requirements instantly.
Cost of waste
Enter the price of each sheet and see what the waste costs you, in your own currency.
PDF and labels
Print a cut diagram for the shop. Add part labels when you need them on the pieces.
- .dxfExpert
DXF Export
Send the layout to CNC or CAD as DXF (Expert plan).
Project History
Save projects and reopen the last layout. How many you can keep depends on your plan (3 on Free).
From plan to finished job
The tools a workshop uses once the layout is done.
Workshop mode
Open the plan on a tablet in the shop and tap each part as it comes off the saw. The next one is outlined, so you always know what is left to cut.
Job quote
Add labor per sheet or per cut, edge band, and your markup to the material cost. The total shows with the results and on the PDF.
Share a read-only link
Send the plan to a customer or a colleague. They open the latest saved version without an account.
Move, turn, and lock parts
Drag a part where you want it and lock it there. The other parts are packed around it.
Compare two plans
Change a setting, optimize again, and see the new layout next to the last one.
Panel saw file
Export the parts and boards as a PTX file (Cut Rite format) for panel saws that read it. Starter and up.
Plans for every stage
Start for free, upgrade as you grow.
Free
Perfect to try and for small DIY projects.
$0/month
- 3 projects
- 25 parts / project
- 8 unique sizes
- 5 stock sheets
- Unlimited calculations
- PDF Export (Watermarked)
- All Algorithms
Starter
For hobbyists and beginners.
$7/month
or $70 / year- 10 projects
- 150 parts / project
- 30 unique sizes
- 40 stock sheets
- Unlimited calculations
- PDF & Excel Export
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Pro
For woodworking shops and serious makers.
$15/month
or $150 / year- 50 projects
- 500 parts / project
- Unlimited Unique Sizes
- 100 stock sheets
- Unlimited calculations
- QR labels (PDF export)
- PDF & Excel Export
Expert
For CNC users and production workshops.
$25/month
or $250 / year- Everything in Pro
- Unlimited projects
- 2000 parts / project
- 500 stock sheets
- DXF Export
- Priority Support
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question? We're here to help.
A cut list optimizer works out how to cut rectangular parts from stock sheets or bars with as little waste as possible. CutGrid is an online cut list optimizer: you enter the parts and the sheet sizes, and it lays them out for you.
Sizes, kerf, and trim are applied exactly, and parts never overlap. The layout itself comes from fast placement rules, not an exhaustive search: you get a very good plan in seconds, but not a guarantee of the mathematically best one. Try the other placement strategy or switch rotation on and off, and keep the layout that wastes least. You see the waste before you cut.
Yes. Every plan can export PDF cut diagrams (Free PDFs include a watermark). Excel export starts on Starter. DXF for CAD/CNC is Expert.
Yes. You set the kerf once for the whole project, and CutGrid leaves that gap between every part. A list that fits with no kerf can need another sheet.
Yes. CutGrid supports metric (mm, cm) and imperial (inch, ft). You can switch units and values convert automatically. Inches accept fractions such as 12 3/8 and 12-3/8.
The Free plan supports up to 25 parts per project. Paid plans raise those limits (up to 2000 parts on Expert). QR labels are Pro; DXF export is Expert.
Stop wasting expensive material
Start optimizing your cuts in minutes — no credit card required. See the difference on your very first cut.
Get in touch
Questions about a cut, a plan, or your account? Write us.
support@cutgrid.com
Phone
+90 (216) 316 00 52
Office
Kisikli Mah. Alemdag Cad.
Masaldan Business Center E Block F:4
34692 Istanbul Turkiye