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 PNG 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 PNG to JPG, TIFF or WEBP instead.
PNG is a lossless raster format with full transparency. It keeps every pixel intact, making it ideal for logos, icons, screenshots and graphics with sharp edges.
How to open PNG opens in every browser and image viewer, plus Photoshop, GIMP, Preview and Photos.
Full PNG 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