Cutlist vs Cut Optimizer

Turn any panel into an optimized cut plan in seconds — and stop paying for wasted material. Cutlist Optimizer packs your parts onto plywood, MDF, chipboard or any sheet stock with the tightest possible layout, so you get more pieces per board and less offcut in the bin. Whether you build kitchens, cabinets, furniture or weekend DIY projects, you'll cut with confidence and know your numbers before the saw ever touches the material. WHY MAKERS LOVE IT • Maximize efficiency — see your material usage % and exact waste area for every sheet • Save money — fit more parts per board and buy less stock • Real-world accurate — set your saw-blade kerf so the plan matches your actual cuts • Fast — enter your sheet and parts, tap Calculate, done FEATURES • Optimized nesting layout across as many sheets as you need • Set sheet size, thickness, material and quantity • Add rectangular or circular parts with quantity and optional 90° rotation • Kerf-aware spacing between every part • Clear visual cut diagram — pinch to zoom, drag to pan, tap a part to inspect • Full cut list with dimensions for every piece • Export a professional PDF cut plan and share it with your shop or client • Save projects and revisit them anytime • Available in 15 languages FREE & PRO Optimizing cut plans is completely free and unlimited. Your first PDF export is free too. After that, upgrade to Cutlist Pro for unlimited exports and an ad-free experience, or watch a short video to earn another export. Cutlist Pro is an auto-renewing subscription (monthly or yearly). Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel anytime in your account settings. Terms of Use: https://looplab.app/apps/cutlist-optimizer/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://looplab.app/apps/cutlist-optimizer/privacy-policy

Cut Optimizer turns your part list into optimized cutting layouts in seconds — for sheet goods AND linear stock, in one app. Stop wasting plywood, MDF, lumber, pipes, and profiles. Enter your stock, add your parts, and get a visual cutting plan that squeezes the most out of every board and bar. WHY CUT OPTIMIZER • Two optimizers in one: sheet/panel (2D) and linear (1D) cutting • Less waste and lower material cost on every project • Clear, visual layouts you can follow right at the saw • Works 100% offline — your projects never leave your device SHEET & PANEL CUTTING (2D) • Optimize plywood, MDF, melamine, particle board, and more • Kerf (blade thickness) and edge trim taken into account • Per-part rotation control for grain direction • Utilization and waste stats for every sheet LINEAR CUTTING (1D) • Optimize lumber, pipes, profiles, rebar, and extrusions • Perfect for framing, decking, fencing, and metalwork • Uses leftover lengths intelligently to cut waste BUILT FOR REAL WORKSHOPS • Millimeters and fractional inches (1/16″) supported • Reusable stock library for your standard panels and profiles • Multiple projects with archiving • Blueprint-style layout view with zoom SHARE & PRINT • Export professional PDF cutting plans • Labeled parts, page numbers, and a full part list • Hand the plan to your team or take it to the panel saw PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account, no sign-up, no cloud • All cut data stays on your device • Optional anonymous diagnostics you can switch off anytime Whether you're a professional carpenter, cabinet maker, metal fabricator, or weekend DIY woodworker — Cut Optimizer saves you material, money, and time on every single cut. Download now and get the most out of every sheet and every board.