In Beta · Pro features free while we build

Design custom furniture,
then build it for real.

Describe a piece in plain words, or design it panel by panel. CraftCut previews it in 3D, optimizes your cut list for minimal waste, and exports a complete build booklet — hardware and CNC files included. No install, no signup to start.

AI Design Visual Design 3D Preview Cut Optimizer Assembly Steps Hardware & CNC

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400+ makers already designing in the beta · free to start

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CraftCut editor showing a custom cabinet being designed on a visual canvas with panel dimensions

Cut list optimized

94% sheet yield

Live 3D preview

design → reality

See how it works

Why CraftCut

One tool instead of five

Designing furniture usually means stitching together a 3D modeler, a cut optimizer, a cost spreadsheet, and hand-drawn assembly notes — none of which talk to each other. CraftCut does it all in one place, and keeps everything in sync.

The usual way

A 3D modeler like SketchUp to draw it
A separate cut optimizer for the sheets
A spreadsheet to work out the cost
Hand-drawn notes to assemble it
Redo all of it when the design changes

CraftCut

Design, cut list, cost & assembly in one browser tab
Change the design once — everything updates instantly
Buy less plywood with automatic waste optimization
Know the exact cost before you reach the lumber yard
No installs — start free in seconds

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What you actually get

Real screenshots from the app. No mockups, no renders — this is CraftCut.

Design Canvas

Design in 2D,
preview in 3D

Lay out shelves, sides, and back panels on a precision 2D canvas with snap guides and alignment tools. An integrated 3D preview updates live as you work — so you see the finished piece while you’re still designing it.

3D Preview

Inspect every
angle & joint

Go fullscreen for a detailed 3D view. Orbit, zoom, and inspect every panel, joint, and connection. Realistic wood textures and live panel count help you catch mistakes before you cut a single piece.

Production Suite

From design to workshop-ready

Everything you need to actually build it — project overview, optimized cutting plans, and step-by-step assembly instructions, all generated automatically.

Production overview with dimensions, panel count, and time estimate

Project summary — dimensions, panel count, sheet usage & estimated build time at a glance

Cut plan with sheet sizes, panel shapes, and cutting diagrams

Pick your sheet size, see every panel grouped by orientation, and get visual cutting diagrams

Step-by-step assembly instructions with 3D illustrations

IKEA-style assembly steps with 3D illustrations — showing exactly what to attach and where

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Features

The complete workshop,
inside your browser

From your first sketch to the last screw — one tool handles design, optimization, and production planning.

Design

Optimize

Preview

Assemble

Export

Design with precision

Lay out every shelf, side, and back panel on a 2D front-view canvas. Snap guides, alignment tools, and millimeter-precise dimension editing mean you get it right the first time — before you touch a saw.

Snap Grid · Alignment Guides · Measure Tool

Minimize waste automatically

The optimizer nests every panel onto standard sheets and picks the layout with the least waste. Saw kerf, grain direction, and edge banding are all accounted for — so you buy only what you need.

Auto-nesting · Grain Direction · Kerf Allowance

Start from a template

Pick a bookshelf, cabinet, desk, TV stand, wardrobe, or dresser, set your dimensions, and CraftCut generates every panel for you. Fine-tune from there — no blank canvas, no starting from scratch.

Parametric · 6 Furniture Types · Fully Editable

Step-by-step assembly guide

Get IKEA-style build instructions generated automatically. Each step shows a 3D illustration of what to attach next, which joints to use, and whether the structure needs temporary support. No guesswork at the workbench.

Auto-generated · Joint Detection · Stability Hints

Export a complete booklet

Print or PDF-export a production booklet with a cover page, dimensioned parts list, cutting diagrams with waste highlights, assembly instructions, and material costs. Hand it to your workshop or keep it at the saw.

PDF · Parts List · Cut Diagrams · Assembly

Know the cost upfront

Set the price per sheet and per meter of edge banding for your material. CraftCut totals up how many sheets you need, how much banding, and gives you a cost estimate before you drive to the lumber yard.

Sheet Cost · Edge Banding · Multi-currency

AI Design

Describe it.
CraftCut draws it.

Type what you want in plain language — “a 5-drawer dresser, 80cm wide” — and CraftCut generates a real, editable panel layout in seconds. Refine it on the canvas, preview in 3D, and send it to the saw. The fastest path from idea to cut list.

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✦ Describe your furniture

Bookshelf with 4 shelves, 80cm wide, 180cm tall

TV stand, 3 compartments Kids toy closet Kitchen pantry, 5 shelves

generating panels…

A bookshelf design generated by CraftCut's AI from a text prompt, shown on the design canvas

Catch mistakes before you cut

A live design health check flags floating parts, panels that won’t fit your sheet, gaps, and duplicates — then highlights exactly what to fix. Problems get caught on screen, not at the saw.

Built for the workshop floor

Switch to a full-screen, glove-friendly build mode: one step at a time, oversized text, and hands-free voice control — say “next”, “done”, or “back” so your phone stays clean and the screen stays on.

Plans, journals & community

Start from ready-made plans by CraftCut and the community, then document your build with photos and milestones — and share a public build page that shows off the finished piece.

Built for makers

Whether it’s your first build
or your fiftieth

DIY Woodworkers

Planning a bookshelf, desk, or closet organizer for your home? Design it visually, know exactly what to buy, and follow step-by-step assembly instructions at the workbench.

Small Workshops

Produce cabinets or shelving units regularly? Speed up quoting with instant cost estimates and hand cutting diagrams directly to the saw operator.

Students & Teachers

Learning furniture design or teaching a woodworking class? CraftCut is free to start — just open the browser and start designing with no setup required.

Materials

Your materials,
your rules

Each material type comes pre-configured with standard thickness, sheet sizes, and color. Need 19mm birch plywood in 2440×1220 sheets? Set it once, and every cut list and cost estimate uses your specs. You can also create fully custom materials.

Configurable thickness: 12, 15, 18, 19, 25 mm
Standard sheet sizes: 8′×4′, 8′×2′, 4′×2′
Per-material edge banding & pricing
Custom color & grain rendering

Plywood

MDF

Particleboard

Melamine

Solid Wood

Custom

Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing

Start free, upgrade when you need more. No hidden fees.

Monthly

Annual Save 20%

Free

Perfect for trying out CraftCut on your first build.

Free forever

2 projects
Visual panel editor
Cut list optimization
3D preview
Basic assembly steps
CSV export

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Questions, answered

Do I need to install anything?

No. CraftCut runs entirely in your browser — nothing to download or set up. You can also install it as a PWA to keep designing offline, right where the Wi-Fi can’t reach.

Is it really free?

Yes. The Free plan lets you design, optimize cut lists, preview in 3D, and export — no credit card. While we’re in beta, Pro features are free too, so you can try everything before deciding to upgrade.

Do I need CAD or design experience?

Not at all. Describe your piece in plain words and let the AI draw it, or start from a ready-made template and set your dimensions. Everything happens on a simple visual canvas — no CAD skills required.

Can I export files for my CNC machine?

Yes. Export DXF and SVG files for CNC routers on the Workshop plan, plus PDF booklets and CSV cut lists on every plan — so you can hand off to any saw, shop, or machine.

Where are my designs stored?

Your projects are saved to your account in the cloud and sync across every device — laptop to phone. They’re yours: export them to PDF, CSV, or CNC files anytime.

What happens when the beta ends?

Your projects stay yours, and the Free plan stays free. Beta makers get plenty of notice and early-adopter perks before we introduce paid plans — no surprises.

Design custom furniture,
then build it for real.

From blueprint
to reality.

One tool instead of five