Sure Cuts A Lot PRO is design and cutting software for sign making, vinyl work, crafts, and electronic cutters or plotters. It lets users build designs with installed TrueType and OpenType fonts, drawing tools, and custom shapes, then cut them with supported machines. It can import SVG, PDF, EPS, AI, DXF, and PLT files. Design functions include automatic image tracing, shape drawing and editing, welding, visual effects, rhinestone templates, and more than 200 built-in shapes. The PRO edition adds extended cutting beyond 72 inches, weeding options, tiling, duplicate cutting, cut-by-color controls, layer alignment, and cut order controls. The maker lists cutters from Silhouette, Roland, USCutter, Siser, and Silver Bullet. Print & Cut contour cutting works with supported models that have a laser. Cricut Explore/Maker and Brother ScanNCut cannot be used for direct cutting; designs can instead be exported for Design Space or a USB drive. Windows and macOS are listed, along with Chromebook and Linux, which require Wine. The software includes free technical support, with FAQs, tutorials, downloads, forums, and a contact form in its support center.
Who it is for
It suits sign makers, vinyl cutters, crafters, and plotter users who want drawing, tracing, lettering, and cutting tools in one application. It is also an option for owners of supported cutters who need PRO controls such as tiling, duplicate cuts, or cut order adjustment.
What is good
- Works with TrueType and OpenType fonts and imports six listed file formats.
- Includes more than 200 built-in shapes and automatic image tracing.
- PRO tools include tiling, duplicate cutting, and cut order controls.
- Supports listed cutters from Silhouette, Roland, USCutter, Siser, and Silver Bullet.
- Includes free technical support and an online support center.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- Cricut Explore/Maker and Brother ScanNCut are not supported for direct cutting.
- Chromebook and Linux use requires Wine.
- The new license is listed for Windows and Mac.
Verdict
Choose Sure Cuts A Lot PRO if you need design and vinyl cutting tools with its listed cutter support and PRO production controls. Look elsewhere if you need direct cutting with Cricut Explore/Maker or Brother ScanNCut, or if you need a free plan.
Get started with Sure Cuts A Lot PRO
- Visit the Sure Cuts A Lot PRO website.
- Choose a listed v6 license or upgrade option that matches your ownership status.
- Download the software; the new license is listed for Windows and Mac.
- Install it on a supported computer; Chromebook and Linux require Wine.
- Connect a supported cutter and create a design, or import a supported artwork file.
Limits to know first
There is no free plan. The lowest-priced listed option is an upgrade for existing Pro owners of versions 3, 4, or 5, at 74.99 USD per once, billed Download.
Questions about Sure Cuts A Lot PRO
How much does Sure Cuts A Lot PRO cost?
The new v6 license is 199.00 USD per once, billed Download. Upgrade options are 74.99 USD per once for existing Pro owners of versions 3, 4, or 5, and 139.00 USD per once for existing owners of versions 1–6.
Is there a free plan?
No. The listed pricing model is paid.
Which platforms does it support?
Windows, macOS, Chromebook, and Linux are listed. Chromebook and Linux require Wine; the new v6 license is listed for Windows and Mac.
Can it cut with Cricut or Brother ScanNCut?
It cannot directly cut with Cricut Explore/Maker or Brother ScanNCut. Designs can be exported for Design Space or a USB drive.
Which file formats can it import?
It imports SVG, PDF, EPS, AI, DXF, and PLT files.
How many computers can use one license?
The support FAQ says the software may be installed on two computers used by the customer.
Sure Cuts A Lot PRO plans and pricing
All plansCompared on sign design software
- Free plan
- No
- Vinyl cutting
- Yes
- Lettering tools
- Yes
- Production output
- print-and-cut
- Supported platforms
- Windows, macOS, Chromebook, Linux
- Plotter support
- Yes
