Grainline Layout turns a parts list into a practical layout and cut plan
Online cutting plan software that optimizes for real-world constraints
Tight layouts you can actually cut
Use fewer sheets
Grainline Layout prioritizes layouts that finish the job with fewer full sheets, so you buy less plywood without dropping the real constraints that matter.
Cleaner reusable offcuts
Waste is not just area. Grainline tries to leave more rectangular, reusable pieces instead of turning the same waste into thin strips and broken scraps.
Built for the saw
Layouts favor continuous through-cuts and a clean release sequence, avoiding stop cuts and trapped cuts that slow down the saw.
Grainline Layout balances sheet count, reusable leftovers, and saw-friendly cut paths so the result works in your shop, not just on paper.
Real shop constraints, built in
Beyond sheet optimization, Grainline handles the details that make a layout usable in actual sheet-goods work.
Respect grain
Set grain direction for boards and parts, so layouts preserve appearance and help long parts resist sagging.
Useful when shelves, dividers, and other long pieces need the grain to run the right way.
Build from finished size
Start from finished dimensions, then factor in board trim and edge banding so the layout matches real cutting conditions, not idealized raw sizes.
Read layout clearly
Clear labels, dimensions, and cut markings make the layout easier to inspect, share, and follow when the sheet is on the saw.
Simulate cut flow
For simple cuts, the animation may not matter much. Once the sequence gets more complex, a simulated preview becomes much more useful.
Start free, upgrade once
Plus is a one-time purchase. No subscription.
- Try it in the browser
- Saw-friendly layouts
- PDF export
- 5 runs/day, 20 parts
- Grain direction + edge banding
- CSV import with preview
- PDF export
- Project save + history
- 20 runs/day, 50 parts
- Same full toolset
- Higher limits for larger jobs
- 100 runs/day
- 100 parts
Plan what to buy and how to cut it, before you touch the sheet.
Free for up to 50 parts. No credit card required.