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.
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.
Cut designs (in their usual formats) can be typically opened in vector/pagelayout software, such as Illustrator or InDesign.
Export to other vector formats is possible, as well as PDF for preview.
Software apps that import cut files:
Microsoft Windows
Apple macOS / Mac OS X
Multiplatform
Software apps that export cut files:
Microsoft Windows
Apple macOS / Mac OS X
Multiplatform
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.
Probably not meant to be accessed by the user.
Probably cannot be converted to anything else.
Software applications that handle other tasks involving cut files:
Microsoft Windows
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: September 27, 2026
CLAN uses CUT files to store list disambiguation rules. These rules are supporting data for CLAN rather than documents intended for general use.
CLAN is developed by CHILDES and is available for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux. A CUT file belongs to CLAN's rule and configuration data and is used together with the program's language-analysis tools.
The format is specific to CLAN and is not a general-purpose data-exchange format.
Open a CUT file with CLAN on Windows, Mac OS X, or Linux. The file is normally selected or used from within CLAN when its list disambiguation rules are needed.
Opening the file outside CLAN may not produce useful results because its contents are intended for the program's rule-processing functions.
A CUT file is a CLAN rules file, so it normally has no useful conversion to another file format. Keep it in its original form for use with CLAN.
If different disambiguation rules are required, create or edit them through the relevant CLAN workflow rather than converting the file.
Software applications that handle other tasks involving cut files:
Apple macOS / Mac OS X
CLAN
File type category:
Bitmap image file
Date updated: June 27, 2019
Record marked as obsolete and not updated for a long time.
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.
Use RECOIL to open *.cut files.
Probably can be exported to other formats.
File type category:
Bitmap image file
Date updated: July 14, 2025
Record marked as obsolete and not updated for a long time.
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.
XnView should be able to view *.cut files.
XnView is able to transform *.cut files to other file formats.
Programs for viewing cut files:
Microsoft Windows
Multiplatform
Software apps that print cut files:
Microsoft Windows
Multiplatform
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 insideimgimg used in GTA games. They are used to define parameters for cutscenes, including lists of models and other elements used in the cutscene.
Can be modded by users using specialized tools, but otherwise only useable iN GTA.
No conversion is most likely possible.
Software applications that handle other tasks involving cut files:
Microsoft Windows
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