CutWize — Free Cutting Optimiser for Lengths, Rolls and Sheets
CutWize is a cutlist optimizer, cut list calculator, and material cutting optimizer. Reduce material waste and generate optimal cut layouts instantly. Perfect for manufacturing, fabrication, signage, woodworking, and print industries.
The Only Cutting Optimizer for Sheets, Rolls and Lengths
Most cutting optimizers handle only one material type. CutWize is the only tool that optimizes sheet panels, fabric rolls, and linear lengths — all in one platform. See how real workshops use it in our case studies.
Sheet Cutting Optimizer
Optimize panels of plywood, MDF, glass, acrylic and sheet metal with 2D nesting.
Learn more →Roll Cutting Optimizer
Optimize fabric, vinyl, wallpaper and paper rolls with intelligent 2D layout.
Learn more →Linear Cutting Optimizer
Optimize bars, pipes, extrusions and timber lengths with 1D bin packing.
Learn more →Why CutWize is Better at Cutting Optimization
- Instant, live updates: Our cut list optimizer recalculates layouts automatically without needing a "generate" button press.
- Comprehensive materials: Use our advanced sheet cutting optimizer for panels, or switch seamlessly to rolls and linear lengths.
- Smart inventory & offcuts: Unlike basic cut list software, we help you track reusable offcuts to reduce long-term waste.
- Cloud-based convenience: Access your cut list calculator from any device, anywhere in your workshop.
- No commitment to start: Test our engine with the free version right now without even creating an account.
- Paste from Excel: Copy your cut list, stock, or pattern names from any spreadsheet and paste them directly into CutWize — switch from other tools in seconds. Learn more.
- Sheet Overlays: Visualize plywood grain direction, T-1-11 siding groove alignment, and security screen patterns directly on your cutting layouts.
Stop Losing Profit in Your Scrap Pile
Material waste isn't just messy — it's expensive. Every offcut that ends up in the bin represents hard-earned money stripped directly from your project margins.
When material costs fluctuate and client budgets tighten, maximizing yield is essential for running a profitable workshop. Yet, many businesses still rely on outdated methods.
Most workshops lose 10–25% of sheet material due to:
- Poor cut sequencing that leaves awkward, unusable strips of material.
- Unused offcuts that clutter your shop floor and eventually get thrown away because they aren't tracked.
- Manual planning mistakes that lead to miscuts, forcing you to use fresh sheets to fix errors.
- Rushed job preparation where speed takes priority over calculating the most efficient material yield.
That waste directly reduces your margins. By automating your cut planning, you can reclaim that lost revenue.
Read our guide on reducing scrap →CutWize fixes that.
Intelligent Cutting Optimisation — In Seconds
CutWize calculates the most efficient way to cut your stock. Learn more about our cutting optimiser and how it transforms the way your workshop handles material preparation.
You simply:
Enter your stock sizes
Input the dimensions of the full sheets or reusable offcuts you currently have available in your inventory.
Enter required parts
List all the individual pieces you need to cut for your current job, including quantities and grain direction if needed.
Let CutWize generate the optimal cutting order
Our advanced algorithm instantly calculates the best layout, providing you with a clear, easy-to-follow visual cut list.
No spreadsheets.
No guesswork.
No wasted sheets.
Built for Professional Workshops
CutWize isn't a hobby tool. It is engineered to handle the daily demands of professional production environments where time and material efficiency are critical.
It's built for:
- Cabinet makers looking to maximize yield from expensive veneers and sheet goods on custom builds.
- Joinery shops needing precise, repeatable cutting plans for complex, multi-part projects.
- CNC operators who want to pre-optimize material usage before programming their complex toolpaths.
- Small manufacturers seeking to standardize their production process, minimize errors, and reduce overhead costs.
- Fit-out contractors managing multiple jobs simultaneously with varying material requirements and tight deadlines.
Even saving just one sheet of premium plywood or acrylic per week often covers the subscription cost many times over.
See all features →At $29/month, the ROI is clear.
What Happens When You Optimise Properly
Workshops using structured, software-driven cut planning typically see immediate improvements across their entire production workflow:
8–15% reduction in scrap
Maximize your material usage and significantly lower your purchasing costs on every single job.
Faster job preparation
Turn hours of frustrating manual planning and sketching into seconds of automated, error-free calculation.
Better use of offcuts
Easily track and utilize usable remnants for smaller parts before you cut into fresh, expensive sheets.
More predictable purchasing
Know exactly how many full sheets you need before you even start the job, avoiding mid-project hardware store runs.
Less waste = higher margins.
Learn how it works →See real workshop results →Choose Your Workflow Level
Free (CutWize Lite)
- 3 profiles
- Up to 5 stock items
- Up to 100 cuts per project
- Perfect for testing the tool
DIY – $7/month
- 1 material profile
- Choose one optimization type
- 100 Required cuts
- Great for home projects
Pro – $29/month
- 10 concurrent patterns
- Up to 50 stock items
- Up to 5,000 required cuts
- Designed for active workshops
Business – $99/month
- Unlimited patterns
- Unlimited stock tracking
- 50,000 Cuts
- For growing manufacturers
Or try our waste calculator to estimate your savings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have more questions? Visit our full FAQ page or watch our video tutorials.
Start Optimising Today
You don't need to change your workflow.
You just need to plan smarter.
Try the demo.
Run one job through it.
See how much material you could save.