Sign-making software developer XFCut Software on 23 May 2023 announced the release of XFCut 6, a major upgrade to its vinyl cutting desktop software plug-in for Windows and Mac OS X.
For the first time, XFCut is now available for Adobe Illustrator (Windows and macOS) and CorelDRAW (Windows only). With an intuitive user interface, advanced sign tools and one-click options, the XFCut 6 vinyl cutting plug-in will ease sign design and cutting tasks while increasing quality and productivity, the company said.
XFCut is a vinyl cutting plug-in designed to work for sign makers currently using a desktop design application such as CorelDraw or Adobe Illustrator. It allows a user to automatically add registration marks to their designs, create a contour for printing and cutting jobs, create cutting data and send jobs directly from Adobe Illustrator or CorelDraw to the vinyl cutter and cutting plotter. There is no need to export or import files between design and production applications.
XFCut gives the user the freedom to use almost any vinyl cutter and cutting plotter. It supports almost all common vinyl cutters and cutting plotters from various manufacturers, including Graphtec, Roland, Mimaki, Vinyl Express, GCC, Secabo, Vevor, Saga, Refine, USCutter, UKCutter, Yinghe, JiaChen, Liyu, Redail, Summa, Mutoh, Houston, PCUT, Mycut, Vicsign, Rabbit, DGI, E-Cut, Jinka, Desay Master, Seiki, Signkey, SkyCut, Pixmax, Cutok, ANAgraph, KNK, Ioline, and others.
“We are very excited about the release of XFCut V6,” said David Kinney, vice president of sales and marketing at XFCut Software. “The features were specifically developed based on feedback from our major manufacturers, distributors as well as key customers. For example, simple and straightforward print-to-cut workflows, adding shadow layers, double-head support for specific cutting machines, etc.”
XFCut 6 includes dozens of key features that focus on productivity, design and compatibility enhancements.
Pricing and availability
The XFCut version 6.002 is compatible with macOS and Windows, The trial versions are free for download on the XFCut website. The full version is available on the XFCut online store for an introductory price of $44.95 USD.
System requirements
XFCut for Mac requires OS X El Capitan 10.11 or later.
XFCut for Windows requires XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10 and Windows 11
Memory needed is 2 GB with a hard drive of 500 MB
