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Convert SVG to CUT

Looking for SVG 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 SVG 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 SVG to PDF, EPS or DXF instead.

Format details

What is a SVG file?

SVG is an XML-based vector format that stays perfectly sharp at any size — ideal for logos, icons and illustrations on the web.

Full name
Scalable Vector Graphics
Developed by
W3C
Released
2001
Extension
.svg
MIME type
image/svg+xml
Transparency
Yes

How to open SVG opens in all modern browsers and vector editors like Illustrator, Inkscape and Figma.

Full SVG 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 SVG 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 PDF, EPS or DXF.
What can I convert my SVG to instead?
SVG converts to PDF, EPS or DXF — free, no sign-up, no watermark.