Free cut list optimizer for melamine, MDF and plywood sheets

What it does

• Fits the parts onto as few sheets as possible, with guillotine cuts like a panel saw.
• Accounts for the blade thickness (kerf), the edge trim and the grain when a part cannot rotate.
• Uses offcuts you already have before opening a new sheet.
• Gives you a PDF cutting plan for every sheet, ready to print and take to the saw.

Sheet sizes

Pick a common size or type your own. The list includes 4 x 8 ft sheets (2440 x 1220 mm) and the metric sizes used in Latin America, such as 2440 x 1830 mm and 2750 x 1830 mm. Measurements are in millimetres or centimetres; inches are not supported yet.

How to use it

• 1. Open cortelisto.com/en/optimizer.
• 2. Enter your parts: length, width, quantity and edge banding.
• 3. Pick the sheet size, the saw blade thickness and the edge trim.
• 4. Tap Calculate plan and download the PDF with the layout of every sheet.

Got the cut list as a photo?

If the cut list comes as a photo, PDF, Excel file or voice note, CorteListo can read it with AI and give you the parts to review instead of typing them. Create an account and confirm your email: the free trial of 5 orders starts when you extract your first list.

Frequently asked questions

Is it free? Yes, the CorteListo cut list optimizer is free.

Do I need to install anything? No, it runs in the browser on a computer or a phone.

Does it work for melamine, MDF, particleboard and plywood? Yes, for any sheet material cut with guillotine cuts.

Can I export the parts? Workshops with a plan download the list for SketchCut (.sct), Corte Certo (.txt) or as an Excel file.