Optimize every cut.
Minimize waste.

Online wood cutting optimization software. Generate optimized cut lists for woodworking by nesting your required parts onto available stock sheets - cut to size with precision, saving you time, material, and money.

-27% less waste on average

+54,000 cuts optimized

Everything you need to
cut smarter

Powerful features designed for woodworkers, manufacturers, and anyone who needs to optimize material usage.

Best Cutting Optimization

Our advanced algorithm finds the most efficient cutting patterns for your panels, minimizing waste and maximizing material usage.

Cut Direction Control

Choose how cuts are made: along length, width, or let the algorithm decide the most efficient direction automatically.

Selecting cut direction along length or width in CutOptima

Wood Grain Support

Account for wood grain direction in your cuts. Choose auto, length-aligned, or width-aligned to match your material needs.

Wood grain direction alignment for panel cuts

Drag & Drop Blocks

Manually reposition pieces on your cutting layout. Drag and drop blocks to fine-tune the arrangement to your preference.

Drag and drop blocks to reposition pieces on the cutting layout

Print Labels

Generate printable labels for each cut piece with dimensions, reference, and position, making assembly and identification effortless.

Printable labels generated for each cut piece with dimensions

Blade Kerf

Set the blade kerf width to account for material lost during cutting. Get accurate layouts that match real-world results.

A B kerf

PDF Export

Export your complete cutting plans as professional PDF documents, ready to print and take to the workshop.

CutOptima mobile interface on a smartphone for on-the-go cut planning

Mobile Friendly

Access CutOptima from any device. The interface adapts to your phone or tablet so you can plan your cuts directly from the workshop.

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€0 forever
  • 5 projects / month
  • Unlimited optimizations
  • Up to 25 pieces / project
  • PDF export & CSV import
  • High-performance engine (40,000 cuts/s)
  • And much more...
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CutOptima?
CutOptima is an online cutting optimization software that generates optimal cutting patterns for panels and sheets. It helps you minimize material waste and reduce costs for woodworking, manufacturing, and DIY projects.
Is CutOptima free?
Yes! CutOptima offers a generous free plan with 5 projects per month, up to 25 pieces per project, unlimited optimizations, PDF export, CSV import, and more. For unlimited projects and pieces, the Pro plan is available at €10/month.
What materials can I optimize cuts for?
CutOptima works with any rectangular sheet material: plywood, MDF, melamine, OSB, particleboard, hardwood panels, glass sheets, metal sheets, and more.
How does the cutting optimization algorithm work?
CutOptima uses an advanced optimization algorithm that analyzes your required pieces and available sheet sizes, then finds the arrangement that minimizes waste. It considers cut directions, blade kerf, and wood grain to produce the most efficient layout.
Can I account for blade kerf in my cutting plans?
Yes. You can set the blade kerf width (the material lost during each cut) so that the generated layouts accurately reflect real-world cutting conditions.
Does CutOptima support wood grain direction?
Yes. You can specify wood grain direction for each piece: automatic, length-aligned, or width-aligned. The optimizer will respect grain orientation when arranging pieces on the sheet.
Can I export my cutting plans?
Yes. CutOptima lets you export your complete cutting plans as professional PDF documents, ready to print and take to the workshop. You can also print individual labels for each cut piece.
Does CutOptima work on mobile devices?
Yes. CutOptima is fully responsive and works on smartphones and tablets. You can plan your cuts directly from the workshop without needing a desktop computer.
Who uses CutOptima?
CutOptima is used by carpenters and cabinetmakers for daily panel optimization, manufacturers and cutting workshops for high-volume production, and DIY enthusiasts for home projects. Whether you cut 2 sheets or 200, CutOptima adapts to your needs.