CutList Optimizer

Smart panel cutting plans with cloud sync and flexible units

CutList Optimizer focuses on one job and does it well: planning efficient panel cuts. Feed in your available sheet sizes along with the parts you need, and it calculates nested layouts that make the most of your stock. The result is practical cutting patterns designed to reduce waste, which can help lower material costs across wood, metal, glass, and other industrial sheets.

Unit flexibility is a strong suit. You can work in metric, use fractional measurements, or stick with feet-and-inches, so existing workflows are easy to mirror. Projects are saved in the cloud, letting you keep work synchronized with the web version and pick up where you left off on different devices.

The feature set is tailored for real shop constraints. Materials can be managed to reflect what you keep on hand. Edge banding settings let you account for trim around parts, and grain direction controls make sure cuts respect the orientation requirements of your panels. When it is time to share or archive a job, you can export layouts as PDFs or images. For spreadsheets and larger databases, CSV import and export streamlines getting data in and out.

This is a focused tool built around sheet optimization, not a general CAD package. The narrow scope is a positive if your day revolves around turning full sheets into parts with minimal waste. With its cloud-based projects, unit versatility, and production-aware options like edge banding and grain direction, CutList Optimizer offers a clear, practical path to tighter planning and potentially lower material spend. If your work depends on accurate nesting and clear cut plans, it delivers the essentials without unnecessary extras.