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Convert DXF to CUT

Looking for DXF 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.

Why DXF to CUT isn't offered

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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.

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Convert to a current format

For a file that opens everywhere, convert your DXF to SVG, PDF or EPS instead.

Format details

What is a DXF file?

DXF is an open CAD interchange format nearly every CAD program reads — common for CNC and laser cutting.

Full name
Drawing Exchange Format
Developed by
Autodesk
Released
1982
Extension
.dxf
MIME type
image/vnd.dxf
Transparency
No

How to open DXF opens in virtually all CAD software plus CNC and laser tools.

Full DXF format guide

What is a CUT file?

CUT is the Dr. Halo paint program's image format from the DOS era, paired with a separate palette file — now a historical curiosity.

Full name
Dr. Halo Cut File
Developed by
Media Cybernetics
Released
1984
Extension
.cut
MIME type
image/cut
Transparency
Varies

How to open CUT opens in ImageMagick and legacy converters; convert to PNG/BMP to view today.

Full CUT format guide

What you can do instead

Frequently asked questions

Can I convert DXF to CUT?
Not here — CUT is a legacy format with no modern encoder. We can often read CUT as a source, but for output use a current format like SVG, PDF or EPS.
What can I convert my DXF to instead?
DXF converts to SVG, PDF or EPS — free, no sign-up, no watermark.