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What is Cuttle Labs?

Cuttle is a web-based design tool built specifically for laser cutting. You draw or upload designs, then send them to your laser cutter to produce physical items. The tool handles file preparation and layout, making it easier to go from idea to finished product without learning specialist software. It's designed for anyone with access to a laser cutter who wants to make personalised items quickly. Whether you're creating ornaments for family, cake toppers for events, jewellery, boxes, or decorative text, Cuttle removes the technical complexity of preparing laser-ready files. The tool works in your browser, so there's no software to install.

Key Features

Web-based design editor

create or import designs without installing software

Ready-made templates

starting points for common items like ornaments, keychains, and boxes

File import

upload your own designs to modify and prepare for cutting

Material preview

see how your design will look before sending to the laser cutter

File export

output files in formats compatible with most laser cutting machines

Design library

access to patterns and shapes you can customise for your projects

Pros & Cons

Advantages

  • No software installation required; works in any modern web browser
  • Focused specifically on laser cutting, so the interface includes relevant tools and settings
  • Freemium model lets you try the basics without paying
  • Faster workflow than general design software for laser cutting tasks

Limitations

  • Limited to laser cutting projects; not suitable for other design work
  • Requires a laser cutter to use the output files, limiting usefulness if you don't have access to one
  • May have fewer advanced design tools compared to general-purpose design software

Use Cases

Creating personalised gifts like engraved ornaments or wooden jewellery

Designing custom cake toppers for weddings or celebrations

Making custom product packaging or branded boxes

Producing bulk items quickly for small businesses or craft sales

Prototyping designs before committing to full production