Free Cutlist Optimizer
Download for Windows
MaxCut is free cut list software for Windows, built for cabinet makers, joiners, and woodworking shops. Download the Community Edition and start producing accurate cutting layouts from day one.
Installs on Your PC. Works Offline.
MaxCut is a Windows desktop application. You download it once, install it on your PC, and it runs entirely offline. No account required to get started, and your job data stays on your own machine.
If you are looking for a cutlist optimizer for PC rather than a browser-based tool, MaxCut installs like any other Windows application. It is compatible with Windows 7 (SP1), Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and Windows 11. The installer includes everything you need to get up and running.
What the Free Download Includes
The Community Edition is MaxCut’s free version, built for hobbyists and anyone wanting to try the software before upgrading. There is no time limit and no trial period. Some advanced features are reserved for the Business Edition, but the Community Edition gives you everything you need to get started and see MaxCut in action.
Cutting Optimization
Generates efficient layouts for MDF, plywood, melamine, glass, and more. Minimizes waste across every sheet.
Job Costing
Include material and labour costs in your job calculations so you understand what each job actually costs before it goes to the shop floor.
Reports & Printouts
Produce cutting lists, bills of materials, hardware lists, and panel labels ready for the shop floor.
Productivity Power Tools
Features like library items, mass change components, and batch report printing help you work through jobs faster.
Works Completely Offline
No internet connection required once installed. Your job data stays on your own machine.
No Time Limit
The Community Edition does not expire. Use it for as long as you need with no pressure to upgrade. Subject to our terms of use.
Upgrade When Your Business Needs More
The Business Edition unlocks the features that growing workshops rely on for client-facing work and professional operations.
| Feature | Community | Business |
|---|---|---|
| Optimized cutting layouts | ||
| Job costing and waste calculations | ||
| Panel and job labels | ||
| Professional client quotations | ||
| Company branding on reports and labels | ||
| Cost vs. selling price comparisons | ||
| Labour cost tracking per job | ||
| Batch reports across multiple jobs |
How to Download and Install MaxCut on Windows
Getting this cutting list software downloaded and running on your PC takes under two minutes.
Download & Install
Click the download button to get the installer file. Once downloaded, open the file and follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation on your Windows PC.
Follow the Setup Wizard
When MaxCut opens for the first time, the setup wizard will guide you through the initial configuration. Follow the steps to get your preferences in place before you begin.
Create Your First Job
MaxCut opens directly to the input items screen, ready for you to start entering items into your job. Add your panels, set your sheet sizes, and run your first cutting layout.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Common Questions — Answered
Is MaxCut free?
MaxCut Community Edition is free and includes all core optimization features; perfect for trying MaxCut on real jobs. Business Edition unlocks professional quotes with your branding, unlimited library items, mass changes, and removes all usage limitations. See detailed comparison and pricing.
How do I get started with MaxCut?
Watch our getting started video to see MaxCut in action, then download Community Edition to try it on your next job. For detailed guides and tutorials, visit our Knowledge Base. Need more help? Contact our support team.
What are the system requirements for MaxCut?
MaxCut is a Windows PC application and is not available on Mac OS. Once installed, it runs completely offline with no internet connection required. For the full list of system requirements, visit our support article.
Can I use MaxCut to optimise cuts for any sheet material?
MaxCut is designed primarily for wood-based sheet materials such as MDF, plywood, particleboard, and melamine. It can also be used for other materials including metals, plastics, and stone or granite, for example, kitchen and bathroom tops. The key requirement is that the material comes in standard rectangular sheets and is cut into rectangular panels.
Is there a free cutlist optimizer I can download for my PC?
Yes. MaxCut is a free cutlist optimizer you can download and install directly on your Windows PC. The Community Edition has no time limit and no cost. The cutlist optimizer download takes under two minutes to install and works entirely offline once set up.