eCut is a professional Nesting and prepress plugin designed specifically for computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) workflows. While it originally gained fame as a CorelDRAW extension, its integration into Adobe Illustrator has made it a staple for sign makers, packaging designers, and fabrication shops worldwide.
Windows 10/11 (64-bit) or macOS (Intel/Apple Silicon).
Estimate the cost of the material used in your design. How to Install and Start Using eCut
Whether you are cutting decals, heat transfer vinyl, or sandblast masks, running an outdated version of Ecut is like driving a race car with flat tires. You are losing speed, accuracy, and money.
Setting up eCut in Adobe Illustrator requires a few quick steps to ensure the plugin panel integrates correctly.
If your job requires more space than a single sheet allows, eCut automatically creates subsequent sheets. You can also input irregular remnant sheet dimensions to use up leftover scrap materials.
Preparing complex vectors for cutting path optimization. Key Features of the Updated 2026 eCut
To use eCut effectively in the current Illustrator ecosystem, follow this standard workflow: 1. Path Preparation
Instantly generate accurate physical measurements of total vector lengths and surface areas. This tool is invaluable for estimating machine run-times and pricing out material costs for quotes.
By using our updated script for Adobe Illustrator, designers can:
: Advanced options to convert geometry to polylines (Lines + Arcs) for CNC software. Installation and Availability The plugin integrates directly into Illustrator's
| Illustrator Version | Support Status | Notes | |---------------------|----------------|-------| | CC 2020 (v24) | Limited | No Apple Silicon support | | CC 2021 (v25) | Full | Stable, but no new tiling features | | CC 2022 (v26) | Full | Recommended minimum | | CC 2023 (v27) | Full | All features work | | CC 2024 (v28) | Full | Native Apple Silicon support | | CC 2025 (v29) | Full (latest) | Requires v7.2.4 or higher |
When a graphic exceeds the maximum width of your printer or plotter, eCut cleanly slices the artwork into precise panels (tiles) with customizable overlap zones for seamless installation.
: Quickly fills a specified area with copies of a selected object. Starter Pack Production Tools
Copy files with .cfg , .ini , or custom library extensions to a secure external backup directory. 2. Verify Compatibility Matrix
Cuts massive billboard graphics into perfect, numbered panels. System Requirements & Compatibility Keep your software updated to ensure maximum stability. Minimum Requirement Recommended OS Windows 10 (64-bit) Windows 11 (64-bit) Illustrator Version Adobe Illustrator CC 2019 Adobe Illustrator CC 2024 / 2025 / 2026 Architecture 64-bit strictly 64-bit strictly
The latest updates to eCut focus on speed, smarter material utilization, and seamless compatibility with modern operating systems and Creative Cloud updates. 1. Advanced Nesting Algorithms
