6,498
DXF Files Processed
Online DXF Nesting Software for Laser, CNC & Plasma Cutting
Upload DXF files, generate optimized sheet layouts, and cut material waste — in your browser.
Browser-basedNo install or CAD licenseDXF · SVG · PDF export
98% utilizationDemo Project — 98% utilization
Saved nest with 25 sheets and 1400 part types.
Live platform activity
3,340
Nesting Jobs Completed
823,311
Sheets Optimized
2,701
Sheets Saved (Est.)
One plan · Both tools
Two Tools for Fabrication Shops
Nest optimized layouts and quote cutting jobs from the same DXF files — included in every plan.
Included
DXF Nesting Software
Upload parts, set quantities, and generate optimized sheet layouts that maximize material utilization and reduce scrap.
- Automated part placement across multiple sheets
- Live utilization reports
- Export DXF, SVG, or PDF — ready to cut
Included
Laser Cutting Cost Calculator
Set your machine rates and material costs once. Upload a DXF and get an itemized quote with margins — in minutes.
- Laser machine presets from 500W to 20kW
- Laser, material, gas, and markup line items
- Save quotes and export PDF
One account. One plan. Both tools included. — $12/month · Free to try
Video walkthrough
New to Sheet2Nest? Watch the nesting wizard
Follow a full sample job—from upload and quantities to sheet size, spacing, live progress, layout preview, and PDF export. About 8 minutes · 20 screenshot steps on the full guide.
What optimized nesting looks like
Higher utilization means fewer sheets per job — and that's money back in your pocket.
98% utilizationDemo Project — 98% utilization
Saved nest with 25 sheets and 1400 part types.
92% utilizationComplex Multi-Part Layout
Varied geometry packed tight — this job ran on 4 sheets instead of 6.
94% utilizationHigh-Density Sheet Layout
Tight packing across a full sheet — less scrap and faster cutting on every run.
Quote any job in minutes
Stop guessing on laser cutting costs
The cost calculator walks you through machine rates, material pricing, and DXF geometry — and outputs an itemized quote you can save or send as a PDF.
Quote builder
Line-item breakdown
Build the quote in the workflow view, then review every line item before exporting PDF.
Simple pricing — both tools included
Start free. Upgrade to $12/month when you need unlimited access. No credit card required.
| Feature | Free | Paid ($12/month) |
|---|---|---|
| DXF uploads (nesting) | 50 uploads (lifetime) | Unlimited uploads |
| Nesting jobs | 12 jobs (lifetime) | Unlimited jobs |
| Layout exports (DXF/SVG) | Unlimited exports | Unlimited exports |
| Nesting PDF reports | 10 PDF reports (lifetime) | Unlimited PDF reports |
| Parts per file | 100 parts | Unlimited parts |
| Sheets per project | 200 sheets | Unlimited sheets |
| Max DXF file size | 5 MB | 8 MB |
| Calculator DXF uploads | 30 uploads (lifetime) | Unlimited uploads |
| Quote recalculations | Unlimited recalculations | Unlimited recalculations |
| Saved quotes | 5 quotes (lifetime) | Unlimited quotes |
| Quote PDF exports | 10 PDF exports (lifetime) | Unlimited PDF exports |
What is Sheet2Nest?
Sheet2Nest (https://sheet2nest.com) is a browser-based platform for 2D sheet fabrication. It includes online DXF nesting for laser, CNC, and plasma cutting and a laser cutting cost calculator for DXF-based quotes. Upload ASCII DXF files, run nesting or quoting in the wizard, and export DXF, SVG, or PDF outputs depending on your plan. No desktop install or CAD license is required.
Who is Sheet2Nest for?
Sheet2Nest is built for laser, CNC, plasma, and waterjet shops, job shops, and fabricators who need fast online DXF nesting and itemized cutting quotes. It suits teams that want to avoid desktop nesting installs while still getting CAM-ready layouts and customer-ready PDF reports from the same DXF files.
How is Sheet2Nest different from desktop nesting tools?
Sheet2Nest runs entirely in the web browser with a guided nesting wizard and integrated cost calculator on one subscription. Desktop tools such as Deepnest are installed locally; Sheet2Nest focuses on cloud DXF upload, automatic part detection, browser-based nesting optimization, and exports without maintaining separate CAD or nesting installs.
Frequently asked questions
Nesting, quoting, and how the free plan works.
Do I need to install software to use the nesting tool?
No. Sheet2Nest runs entirely in your browser. No download, no CAD license, no IT setup required.
What file types does the nesting tool accept?
DXF files. Parts are detected automatically from closed contours — minimal manual setup before you run a nest.
How much can nesting actually save me?
Results depend on part geometry, but many jobs see 20%+ scrap reduction compared to manual layouts. The utilization report shows you exactly what the algorithm achieved.
Can I use the calculator without running a nest first?
Yes. The two tools are independent. Open the calculator, upload your DXF, and generate a quote without ever running a nesting job.
How does the calculator price machine time?
You set an hourly cutting rate, overhead, pierce time, and markup on step one. Choose from 13 laser machine presets from 500W to 20kW — or enter your own rates.
Can I save quotes and send them to customers?
Yes. Paid accounts can save unlimited quotes and export itemized PDFs. Free accounts include 10 saved quotes and 10 PDF exports.
Ready to nest smarter and quote faster?
Try both tools free. Upgrade once when you're ready for unlimited access.
No credit card required · Cancel anytime · One plan includes both tools