LXi
LXi 26 is design and production software for vinyl cutting, signage and large-format graphics on Windows 10 and 11.
What LXi is
LXi 26 is design and production software for vinyl cutting, signage and large-format graphics on Windows 10 and 11. Its tools cover text and shape editing, bitmap work, tracing and Fit-to-Shape operations. All editions read SVG files and can import and edit older Flexi raster and vector files. An Adobe CC plugin sends vector designs from Illustrator to LXi and raster designs from Photoshop to LXi RIP Design; RIP Design can also transfer files from CorelDraw, Illustrator and Photoshop to Visual Production Manager. The maker says LXi supports more than 1,000 cutter models across 97 brands, including Vinyl Express, Graphtec, Roland and GCC. Expert provides basic design and editing with one cutter driver at a time. Master Plus adds design and bitmap tools but not RIP or print functionality. RIP Design supports printing, contour cutting, vinyl cutting, multiple output devices and queues. Prices are $595 and up, with a 15-day trial described on product pages; the main FAQ instead describes a one-week trial.
Good
- All editions can read SVG files.
- Supports more than 1,000 cutter models across 97 brands.
- Includes tracing and Fit-to-Shape tools.
- RIP Design supports printing and contour cutting.
Watch out
- Runs on Windows 10 and 11.
- Mac installation is not supported or recommended.
- Trial duration differs between product pages and FAQ.
- LXi 26 cannot directly import older .ve files.
Who it suits
LXi may suit vinyl and sign makers, with editions described for simple projects, professional sign shops and shops with wide-format printers. It is for Windows users; Mac installation is not supported or recommended.
Verdict
LXi 26 offers different editions for design, cutting and print production, with broad stated cutter support. Check the edition’s output features and the trial-duration discrepancy before purchasing.
Plans and prices
From LXi's own pricing page, checked 7 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| LXi 26 Expert | $595, paid once | Basic design and editing · one cutter driver at a time |
| LXi 26 Master Plus | $1,095, paid once | Design and bitmap tools · no RIP or print functionality |
| LXi 26 RIP Design | $2,495, paid once | Printing, contour cutting, vinyl cutting · multiple output devices and queues |
The facts
Each one read from LXi's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Adobe integration
- An Adobe CC plugin sends vector designs from Illustrator to LXi, and raster designs from Photoshop to LXi RIP Design.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Cutter support
- The maker says LXi supports more than 1,000 cutter models across 97 brands, including Vinyl Express, Graphtec, Roland, and GCC.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Design tools
- The software includes text and shape editing, bitmap tools, tracing, and Fit-to-Shape tools.checked 7 Oct 2026
- File compatibility
- All LXi 26 editions can read SVG files, and older Flexi raster and vector files can be imported and edited.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Hardware and internet
- The listed requirements include 32–64 GB RAM, a 3GHz Intel i5 or i7 equivalent, and broadband internet for cloud window features and license activation.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Legacy file limit
- LXi 26 cannot directly import older .ve files, which the maker says must be exported as EPS first; some raster files may not import completely.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- LXi 26 is design and production software for vinyl cutting, signage, and large-format graphics.checked 7 Oct 2026
- RIP integrations
- LXi RIP Design transfers files from CorelDraw, Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop to Visual Production Manager.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- The purchase page links to LXi support resources, and the maker says purchases include access to training videos.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Supported operating systems
- The stated operating systems are Windows 10 and 11; Mac installation through Parallels or Boot Camp is not recommended or supported.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Target users
- The maker describes Expert for simple vinyl projects, Master Plus for professional sign shops, and RIP Design for shops with wide-format printers.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Upgrade limit
- The maker says an upgrade from LXi 22 to LXi 26 is unavailable, although LXi 19 and 22 license owners receive a loyalty discount.checked 7 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 1963checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Denison, Texas, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- Trial duration
- The product pages describe a 15-day free trial, while the main LXi FAQ describes a 1-week free trial.checked 7 Oct 2026
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