What it does
Cutlist Evolution calculates material layouts with controls for kerf, grain direction, trimming, edge banding and offcuts.
Cutlist Evolution plans sheet, linear and roll cuts with kerf, trim, grain and banding controls. Use one unit throughout, including blade width; manual numbers omit unit/feet marks. Set orientation explicitly because length/width order does not control rotation by default. CSV import expects headers and separate stock/parts files, while spreadsheet paste omits headers. DXF import requires axis-aligned parts, one per file, and converts nonrectangular parts to bounding rectangles. Outputs include PDF, CSV, DXF, SVG and PTX for different workshop routes. Manual cut measurements reference edges; CNC coordinates reference cut centres, while PDF part positions reference bottom-left corners. Free use allows 40 parts; login saves inputs/options/results. Offcuts can be reused under supported cutting modes; automatic inventory is an Enterprise feature.
Strengths
- Kerf and grain-orientation controls
- Sheet, linear and roll-material workflows
Watch out for
- The free plan allows 40 parts; larger part lists require a paid tier.
Best for
- Planning cuts with real material constraints
Sources
- Free Cutlist Optimizer: No Download | Cutlist Evolution (Oct 26, 2026)
- Cutlist Evolution User Guide (Oct 26, 2026)
- Cutlist Evolution Import Data Guide (Oct 26, 2026)
- Cutlist Evolution Export Guide (Oct 26, 2026)