Finecut 8 -

First launched as an evolution of FineCut 7, version 8 introduced significant improvements in workflow speed, material handling, and cutting precision, solidifying its place as a go-to tool for sign makers, apparel decorators, packaging prototypers, and industrial graphics professionals.

For more information, visit Graphtec’s official FineCut 8 product page or contact an authorized distributor.

One standout feature in version 8 is barcode reading. The software can embed a job barcode into the print. If cutting is interrupted, the plotter can scan the barcode to automatically reload the correct cutting parameters and resume. finecut 8

: Enables "divisional cutting" for lengthy materials, allowing large-scale graphics to be cut in manageable sections.

Users can save custom cutting conditions (force, speed, offset, number of passes, tool type) for different materials—vinyl, reflective film, sandblast mask, heat transfer material, paper, cardboard, and thin plastics. These presets are stored within the plugin and transferred to the plotter at cut time. First launched as an evolution of FineCut 7,

Note: Some FineCut 8 licenses use a USB hardware dongle. Newer versions use software activation bound to the computer’s ID.

It does support third-party cutters (e.g., Roland, Summa, Mimaki) without hardware modification, as it uses Graphtec’s proprietary command language (GP-GL). The software can embed a job barcode into the print

While the price and plugin-dependent nature may deter casual users, professionals who rely on speed, accuracy, and repeatability find FineCut 8 indispensable. As of 2025–2026, it remains actively supported by Graphtec, with periodic updates for newer versions of Illustrator and CorelDRAW.

FineCut 8 supports a wide range of operating systems and design software versions, making it a staple for shops using legacy or stable hardware setups.