Your projects, backups & offline use
Learn how Cutlist Bench stores projects on your device, exports backups and keeps the planner available offline.
Applies to: DIY rectangular panel and board planning. United States English; user-entered dimensions and prices.
Your project stays in this browser
The planner performs its calculations on your device. It stores projects, stock settings and progress in browser local storage. It does not require an account, send project dimensions to a server, or enable analytics or advertising trackers.
Make a backup
Use Export → Download project backup. To restore it, open My projects and select the backup JSON file. Import creates a separate project and recalculates layouts; it does not overwrite the original. Close an active cutting session before transferring it.
Clearing browser data, using a private browsing session, changing the site address, or losing the device can remove access to locally saved projects. Storage errors are shown in the planner. Local storage is not cloud synchronization.
Offline at the bench
After the app and its assets have loaded successfully once on a compatible browser, they are cached for later offline use on that same origin and browser. Reopen the planner before leaving for the workshop to confirm it is available. A saved PDF is another portable copy.
Exports
CSV and JSON exports are generated locally. Print uses your browser or operating system; “Save as PDF” availability depends on that print dialog. Download generation does not verify where a file was saved or whether a print job completed.