CUT files: what are they and how do I open them?
Are you facing difficulties opening unknown files on your computer, or wondering exactly what this file is?
We've got the information and best software solutions for opening these files effortlessly.
.cut file type #1: Die cutting design
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.
Further details:
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.
Open file with:
Silhouette Studio
A design software for any cutting system
Canvas Workspace
A cut design software for Brother machines
Adobe InDesign
Professional desktop document publishing software from Adobe
Adobe InDesign for Mac
Mac version od Adobe's popular document designing and publishing software
Adobe Illustrator
A powerful vector graphics editor from Adobe
.cut file type #2: BPM Studio cue points
Files with cut file extension can also be found some sort of data files for BPM Studio program.
Further details:
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.
Open file with:
BPM Studio
A MP3 djing application for Windows
.cut file type #3: Cut Creator picture image
Files with cut file extension are related to the Cut Creator picture image format.
Further details:
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.
Open file with:
RECOIL
A viewer of pictures in native formats of classic computers
.cut file type #4: Dr. Halo bitmap format
A cut file extension is related to the Dr. Halo bitmap format used by Dr. Halo application. Dr. Halo is obsolete product.
Further details:
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.
Open file with:
XnView MP
A popular utility for viewing and converting graphic files
.cut file type #5: GTA cutscene
Files with cut extension can be also encountered as cutscene files for GTA computer games
Further details:
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.
Open file with:
Grand Theft Auto IV
Action third person shooter and racing computer game
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
A popular computer game from GTA series