Exposes advanced GX-24 features not available in generic cutting software, such as:
Buy the Roland GX-24/CutStudio bundle if:
Skip it if:
Overall Score: 8.5/10 It remains the gold standard for desktop vinyl cutting, despite the aging software interface. The hardware quality makes up for the utilitarian software.
Blog Title: Mastering the Roland GX-24: A Complete Guide to Using CutStudio Software cutstudio roland gx24 full
Blog Slug: cutstudio-roland-gx24-full-guide
If you own a Roland GX-24, you already know it’s a workhorse. This 24-inch vinyl cutter is beloved by small business owners for its precision, speed, and durability. But the software that drives it—CutStudio—often gets a bad rap.
Is it as flashy as Adobe Illustrator or as user-friendly as Cricut Design Space? No. But is it the most reliable, direct driver for the GX-24? Absolutely.
Here is your complete guide to getting the most out of the CutStudio / Roland GX-24 combo. Exposes advanced GX-24 features not available in generic
Click OK. The GX-24 will:
The magic of the GX-24 isn't just cutting outlines; it's cutting registration marks for print-and-cut. Here is how to set up a CutContour line in CutStudio:
Let’s walk through a real-world project using the CutStudio Roland GX24 Full suite: Creating a multi-color decal with contour cut lines.
Let’s not romanticize it. The interface feels like Windows XP. Zooming is weird. You can’t draw complex vectors natively—you will design in Illustrator, Inkscape, or CorelDRAW, then import. Skip it if:
However, for production work, the “Full” version shines:
Rating: 6.5/10
If the hardware is a Ferrari, the software is a reliable, slightly rusty old pickup truck. It gets the job done, but it’s not pretty.
CutStudio supports native import of:
Note: The GX-24 does not natively read PNG, JPEG, or other raster formats. CutStudio performs automatic vector tracing (bitmap-to-vector conversion) for raster images.