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Die cutting design
File type: Vector graphic file
Cut files are typically encountered in contexts of die-cutting. But these are just common vector graphics formats with optional parameters for die-cutting. AI, or SVG are probably the most common formats used for this.
Found 6 different file type records with the same cut filename suffix.
What is cut file?
File type category:
Vector graphic file
Date updated: December 9, 2024
In generic terms 'cut file' is often related to designs for die-cutting machines, which are used to cut designs on paper, vinyl as well as balsa wood,fabric, leather or cork.
To our knowledge no specific 'die-cut file format' exists and instead die-cutting machines support vector graphics formats, including .ai, .svg, .eps, .dxf, as well page layout files, but occasionally might also accept raster files.
Software provided by various cutting machine vendors might use their own project files and send the exports directly to connected machines.
Most professional vector or page-layout design software (for example Illustrator/InDesign) actually support options to include DIE-CUT FORME parameters for specific color swatches.
You can also find software aimed for die-cutting design, for example Cricut Design Space, Silhouette Studio, and Brother CanvasWorkspace.
All know file types with cut file extension are actually not suited for die-cutting.
How to open cut file?
Cut designs (in their usual formats) can be typically opened in vector/pagelayout software, such as Illustrator or InDesign.
How to convert cut file?
Export to other vector formats is possible, as well as PDF for preview.
Associated software actions with the cut file
Software apps that import cut files:
Adobe InDesign (Microsoft Windows)
Adobe Illustrator (Microsoft Windows)
Xara Page & Layout Designer (Microsoft Windows)
Adobe InDesign for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Adobe Illustrator for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Silhouette Studio (Multiplatform)
Canvas Workspace (Multiplatform)
Software apps that export cut files:
Adobe InDesign (Microsoft Windows)
Adobe Illustrator (Microsoft Windows)
Xara Page & Layout Designer (Microsoft Windows)
Adobe InDesign for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Adobe Illustrator for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Silhouette Studio (Multiplatform)
Canvas Workspace (Multiplatform)
BPM Studio cue points
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: April 17, 2019
The cut file extension is also used in BPM Studio, a program and used for files that contain cue points and marker information.
BMP Studio is a program for both profi and hobby DJs.
How to open cut file?
Probably not meant to be accessed by the user.
How to convert cut file?
Probably cannot be converted to anything else.
Suggested software to open cut file:
Associated software actions with the cut file
Software applications that handle other tasks involving cut files:
BPM Studio (Microsoft Windows)
CLAN disambiguation rules file
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: March 19, 2012
The CUT file extension is related to CLAN, a data analysis program for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux, developed by CHILDES.
A *.cut file contains saved list disambiguation rules.
Suggested software to open cut file:
Associated software actions with the cut file
Software applications that handle other tasks involving cut files:
CLAN (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Cut Creator picture image
File type category:
Bitmap image file
Date updated: June 27, 2019
The cut file extension is associated with the Cut Creator, a program for Atari 800, 400, 130, 65 XE and XL a family of 8-bit computers, released in 1979.
The cut file stores picture image from Cut Creator.
How to open cut file?
Use RECOIL to open *.cut files.
How to convert cut file?
Probably can be exported to other formats.
Suggested software to open cut file:
Associated software actions with the cut file
Programs for viewing cut files:
RECOIL (Multiplatform)
Software apps that print cut files:
RECOIL (Multiplatform)
Dr. Halo bitmap format
File type category:
Bitmap image file
Date updated: July 14, 2025
Files with cut file extension are related to the Dr. Halo bitmap format that is used to store bitmap images in small resolution with 8-bit color palette (max 256 colors).
The default app used this file format was Dr. Halo software for Windows.
How to open cut file?
XnView should be able to view *.cut files.
How to convert cut file?
XnView is able to transform *.cut files to other file formats.
Suggested software to open cut file:
Associated software actions with the cut file
Programs for viewing cut files:
PhotoFiltre Studio (Microsoft Windows)
XnView MP (Multiplatform)
Software apps that print cut files:
PhotoFiltre Studio (Microsoft Windows)
XnView MP (Multiplatform)
GTA cutscene
File type category:
Game file
Date updated: February 14, 2023
File extension cut is also used as part of the cutscenes packages from GTA: San Andreas and Grand Theft Auto IV computer games.
These files can be found inside .img archives used in GTA games. They are used to define parameters for cutscenes, including lists of models and other elements used in the cutscene.
How to open cut file?
Can be modded by users using specialized tools, but otherwise only useable iN GTA.
How to convert cut file?
No conversion is most likely possible.
Suggested software to open cut file:
Associated software actions with the cut file
Software applications that handle other tasks involving cut files:
Grand Theft Auto IV (Microsoft Windows)
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (Microsoft Windows)