CUT is legacy and read-only here
CUT (Dr. Halo) is a 1980s DOS paint format. It can usually be opened and converted from, but it's long obsolete, so there's no modern encoder to create new CUT files.
Looking for AI to CUT? Here's why CUT isn't an output option — and the modern formats to use.
We don't create CUT files — it's a legacy format that's effectively read-only. Here's what to convert to instead.
CUT (Dr. Halo) is a 1980s DOS paint format. It can usually be opened and converted from, but it's long obsolete, so there's no modern encoder to create new CUT files.
For a file that opens everywhere, convert your AI to SVG, PDF or EPS instead.
AI is Adobe Illustrator’s native vector format for logos, icons and illustrations that scale to any size.
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Full AI format guideCUT is the Dr. Halo paint program's image format from the DOS era, paired with a separate palette file — now a historical curiosity.
How to open CUT opens in ImageMagick and legacy converters; convert to PNG/BMP to view today.
Full CUT format guide