A panel for Adobe Illustrator on Mac and Windows

True-shape nesting for print, sign and wrap shops

TrueNest Pro places each cut piece by its real cut line, not by the rectangle around it, so more pieces fit on every vinyl sheet and less vinyl ends up in the bin.

For professionals only: print shops, sign makers, wrap and decal shops.

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The same kit, nested by true shape

Each piece is placed by its real cut contour and turned to whatever angle saves space. Pieces are never mirrored.

A decal kit as designed, with its pieces spread out

As designed: the kit with its pieces spread out.

The same decal kit nested by true shape, its pieces packed tight

Nested by true shape: the same pieces fit into each other's gaps.

How it works

1. Select your pieces in Illustrator

Each piece is one group: its artwork plus its cut line in a spot colour. Select the pieces you want on the sheet.

2. Nest

Enter the sheet width, height, bleed and blade margin once, the panel remembers them. Pick a duration (8 s, 30 s or 1 min) and click Nest selection.

3. Apply and cut

Check the preview, click Apply, then print and cut the sheet as usual. Cmd+Z or Ctrl+Z brings your file back.

Plans

Both plans include every feature. Monthly subscription, cancel any time from your customer account.

Solo

1 computer

29.99 EUR per month with the monthly subscription

Choose Solo

Studio

2 computers

49.99 EUR per month with the monthly subscription

Choose Studio

For professionals only. If you cancel, your licence keeps working until the end of the period you have already paid for.

Questions

How many computers can I use?

Solo covers 1 computer and Studio covers 2. Each subscription adds its own computers when you use the same e-mail address: 2 Solo subscriptions give 2 computers, Solo and Studio together give 3. The free trial runs on 1 computer. Changing computers? Write to support@gettruenest.com and we free the old one.

What do I need?

Adobe Illustrator 2020 (version 24) or later, on a Mac with macOS 11 Big Sur or later (Intel or Apple Silicon) or on a 64-bit Windows PC. An internet connection to activate, then at least once a week.

Will it turn pieces on directional vinyl?

TrueNest Pro turns pieces to any angle to save space, and there is no setting to keep them upright. Take care with films that have a direction, such as brushed, carbon or reflective vinyl.

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Try TrueNest Pro free for 7 days

Full version on 1 computer, no payment card needed. It stops by itself after 7 days: no automatic payment and nothing to cancel. For professionals only: print shops, sign makers, wrap and decal shops.

Start the free 7-day trial