by Bala·Modeling
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Better Cutter stands out in the Superhive library because it brings planar, shape-based, and curve-driven cutting together in one panel, with a Cancel option that fully restores the original mesh if a cut doesn't work out.
Better Cutter is a mesh cutting add-on for Blender that extends the built-in tools with three cut modes. Planar Cut uses the position and orientation of the cutter plane for a straight cut with live update, Follow Shape Cut uses the actual outline of the cutter plane or curve, and Curve Cutter drives the cut from a Bezier, NURBS, or Poly curve you reshape into any form.
Two split modes control the geometry. Cut Only adds clean edge loops without separating the mesh and works even on meshes with ngons, while Split separates the mesh along the cuts into distinct pieces that break into their own objects when finalized. Follow Shape operations add Cut Through, Cookie Cut, and Keep Inside, and it can cut multiple objects at the same time.
The workflow runs on Start Cut, Cancel to fully restore the original mesh, and Finalize to commit the cut. Live Mode updates the cut as you move or rotate the cutter, while Manual Mode updates only on click. Version 1.1 adds Face Cutter, which converts any face into a cutter.
Updated! Better Cutter is best for hard surface artists cutting meshes with planar, shape-based, or curve-driven cuts, and anyone needing loop cuts, panel lines, or custom cutouts across single or multiple objects in Blender.
Updated! Better Cutter is completely free to download and use.
Better Cutter is built for Blender and lists support for versions 4.0 through 5.0. It works from a single panel and offers planar, follow-shape, and curve-driven cutting alongside split modes. Because compatibility can shift with new Blender releases, checking the developer's page and the documentation section for the current supported range is worthwhile before you install. The documentation section also includes a step-by-step guide covering the workflow.
Better Cutter's Curve Cutter lets you draw a Bezier curve and reshape it into any custom form, such as a star, arrow, logo, or freeform shape, then uses that exact silhouette to cut the mesh. As you adjust the curve, the cut adjusts to match its shape. Bezier, NURBS, and Poly curves are all supported, so you can pick the curve type that fits how you want to shape the cutting outline.
Better Cutter can cut multiple objects at the same time. Select the objects you want to cut along with the cutter, click Create Plane, and hit Start Cut to begin. From there you position and adjust the cut freely, and when you finalize with Split mode active, the loose pieces are automatically separated into their own objects. This lets you apply the same cut across several meshes in one pass rather than repeating the setup each time.
Better Cutter offers two update modes. Live Mode refreshes the cut in real time as you move or rotate the cutter, which suits positioning the cut visually exactly where you want it. Manual Mode only updates the cut when you click the Update button, and it's recommended when Live Mode slows down your viewport. You can work in whichever mode fits your scene, switching to Manual for heavier meshes where continuous updates would hurt performance.
Better Cutter is listed as free in this catalog. Licensing terms can change over time, so for the most current details on pricing, usage rights, and any updates it's best to check the developer's page directly. The add-on is published by Bala, and the developer's page also links to the documentation section with a step-by-step guide and a demo video for version 1.1.
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