Overview
Modular embroidery software for Mac and Windows—stitch editing, lettering, and optional digitizing add-ons for Bernina and other machine ecosystems.
Quick facts
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Best for
- Digitizing · modular
- Typical output
- PES, DST, EXP
- Typical cost
- Essentials ~$150; StitchArtist levels $200–$650+ for digitizing
Excellent for
- Mac users who need embroidery software outside Wilcom-only Windows tools★★★★★
- Stitch editing and merging purchased designs★★★★★
- Step-up digitizing via StitchArtist modules★★★★★
Compatible with
Production
Pros & cons
Pros
- ✔Mac users who need embroidery software outside Wilcom-only Windows tools
- ✔Stitch editing and merging purchased designs
- ✔Step-up digitizing via StitchArtist modules
Creator & maker guides
Preparing artwork
- Work in formats suited for export: PES, DST, EXP, VP3, JEF
Resolution & export
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Bleed & safe areas
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Common mistakes
- Assuming Essentials includes full auto-digitizing
- Complex fills requiring higher StitchArtist level than owned
- Export format mismatch with target machine brand
Best practices
- 1Confirm your machine’s native format (PES for Brother, JEF for Janome, etc.).
- 2Use Enthusiast/EmbroideryWorks features for batch lettering on team names.
- 3Keep original vector art; re-digitize simpler than fixing bad auto-digitize.
Common mistakes
Assuming Essentials includes full auto
digitizing
Complex fills requiring higher StitchArtist leve…
Complex fills requiring higher StitchArtist level than owned
Export format mismatch with target machine brand
Export format mismatch with target machine brand
Troubleshooting
| Symptom | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Assuming Essentials includes full auto-digitizing | See guides below for context | Review creator/maker tabs and troubleshooting table |
| Complex fills requiring higher StitchArtist level than owned | See guides below for context | Review creator/maker tabs and troubleshooting table |
| Export format mismatch with target machine brand | See guides below for context | Review creator/maker tabs and troubleshooting table |
Helpful tools
DPI & resolution calculator
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SoonAspect ratio calculator
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