More importantly, they don’t have plotter drivers so they can’t communicate directly to your device in its native language. These software applications are not designed for making vinyl signs, so a lot of their output can’t be used by vinyl cutters. You might get the tire changed, but not without serious aggravation and possible injury.

Why not just use one of those? Using Photoshop for vinyl graphics is like trying to change a flat tire with a hammer & chisel. Some prefer photo editing software like Adobe Photoshop, Corel Photo-Paint or even PaintShop Pro. The first question we should answer is the most obvious why buy LXi? Lots of people use other applications for vector graphics like CorelDRAW or Adobe Illustrator.

FIG 1: LXI includes tools for optimizing the performance of your vinyl cutter