WORKS WITHBrotherBerninaJanomeBaby LockSingerTajimaBarudanHusqvarna VikingPfaff + more
- Powerful manual digitizing tools for complete creative control
- Advanced appliqué, quilting, and 3D embroidery effects
- Convert photos into embroidery with PhotoStitch tools
- Includes professional lettering, editing, and auto-digitizing features
Professional digitizing power,
without the complexity.
Take your embroidery creativity to the next level with Hatch Embroidery Digitizer, the ultimate software for creating professional-quality embroidery designs from scratch. Packed with powerful manual digitizing tools, advanced editing features, appliqué capabilities, and creative effects, Digitizer gives you complete control over every stitch. Whether you’re building designs for fun, business, or both, Hatch makes advanced digitizing approachable, intuitive, and exciting.
From photo embroidery and freehand drawing tools to 3D effects and artistic fills, Hatch Embroidery Digitizer combines industry-leading technology with an easy-to-use interface designed for embroiderers of all skill levels.
More creative power,
smarter workflows.
Create more. Refine faster. Stitch smarter. Hatch Embroidery 4 is a major step forward - 25+ new and improved features bringing new creative tools, smarter workflows, and enhanced stitch quality, all in one release.
What makes Digitizer
the ultimate flagship.
Digitizer includes everything in Organizer, Personalizer, and Composer, plus the full professional toolset and all the newest Hatch Embroidery 4 features.
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Manual Digitizing
Create embroidery from scratch with precise control over shapes, stitches, and structure.
Manual Digitizing
Design exactly what you imagine, stitch by stitch.
Create embroidery from scratch with precise control over shapes, stitches, and structure. Eight powerful digitizing tools give you the freedom to build exactly what you imagine, from simple outlines to complex multi-fill designs.
- 8 powerful digitizing tools
- Open and closed shape digitizing
- Full control over stitch type, angle, and density
- Built on Wilcom's commercial-grade engine
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Auto-Digitizing
Turn bitmap and vector artwork into embroidery in one click, then refine colors, shapes, and stitch sequencing with ease.
Auto-Digitizing
From artwork to embroidery in a single click.
Turn bitmap and vector artwork into embroidery in one click, then refine colors, shapes, and stitch sequencing with ease. Hatch suggests the ideal structure so you spend less time setting up.
- 1-click bitmap and vector conversion
- Automatic color and shape detection
- Edit and refine after conversion
- Multi-color and grayscale support
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World-Class Lettering
130 professionally hand-digitized fonts created by our Wilcom experts for the very best quality embroidery lettering available today.
Lettering
The sharpest embroidery lettering available today.
130 professionally hand-digitized fonts created by our Wilcom experts for the very best quality embroidery lettering available today. Every character is hand-crafted to stitch beautifully at any size.
- 130 professionally hand-digitized fonts
- Lettering baselines and alignment options
- Edit and reshape individual letters
- Convert TrueType & OpenType fonts to embroidery
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Monogramming
Create polished monograms fast with over 90 built-in templates, 400 ornaments, 375 motifs, and 100 embossed fills.
Monogramming
Beautiful, personalized monograms in minutes.
Create polished monograms fast with over 90 built-in templates, 400 ornaments, 375 motifs, and 100 embossed fills. Perfect for personalized gifts, apparel, and home decor.
- 90+ professional monogram templates
- 400 ornaments and 375 motifs
- 100 embossed fills included
- Quick personalization for any project
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Multi Blend NEW
Blend colors smoothly across your design, from subtle shading to rich gradients, all in one editable object. No manual stitch setup required.
Multi Blend · New in Hatch 4
From flat color to smooth blends in seconds. No guesswork. No rebuilding.
Create natural color flow without manually digitizing stitch by stitch. Multi Blend gives you 20+ ready-made Profiles for fire, water, grass, and more so you can go from flat fill to finished blend in seconds. Adjust, reorder, and restyle at any time without starting over.
- Smooth color transitions without manual stitch setup
- 20+ preset Profiles, one click and you're done
- Add shading and depth for a soft, dimensional look
- Layer multiple stitch types and fills in one object
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Continue Digitizing NEW
Add to existing objects without starting over, resequencing, or creating new ones. Spend less time fixing and more time creating.
Continue Digitizing · New in Hatch 4
Keep digitizing right where you left off. No new objects. No resequencing.
Continue from the start or end of any existing object without creating duplicates or resequencing. What used to mean starting from scratch now takes seconds. Come back later and keep adding. Great for complex outlines, swirls, redwork, and anything with continuous paths.
- Continue from the exit or entry point of any object
- No new objects created, keeps stitch order clean
- No resequencing needed, saving you valuable time
- Works great for redwork, swirls, and outline stitching
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Advanced Appliqué NEW
Convert existing designs into appliqué in a few clicks. Works with open and closed shapes, so you spend less time rebuilding and more time creating.
Advanced Appliqué · New in Hatch 4
Appliqué your way, not just the standard way. Open shapes, closed shapes, any shapes.
Most software limits appliqué to closed shapes and requires significant manual work to get there. Advanced Appliqué removes both restrictions. Convert existing designs with open or closed shapes in just a few clicks, apply fabric, merge patches, and return to the original if needed.
- Convert open and closed shapes to appliqué with a few clicks
- No rebuilding from scratch, works from existing artwork
- Not limited to traditional satins and closed outlines
- Remove appliqué and return to the original design anytime
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Stop Function NEW
Insert stops anywhere in your design to pause the machine without a color change or trim. Fewer steps, fewer interruptions.
Stop Function · New in Hatch 4
Your machine stops exactly when you need it. No color change. No trim.
Insert stops anywhere in your stitch sequence to pause the machine without forcing a color change or trim. No more workarounds with unnecessary color changes just to force a stop. Ideal for in-the-hoop projects, multi-step designs, and multi-needle machines. Compatible with machines and formats that support the Stop function.
- Stop the machine at any stitch point, no forced color change
- Fewer workarounds means a cleaner, simpler stitch sequence
- Ideal for in-the-hoop and multi-step designs
- Works with compatible machines and stitch file formats
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Appliqué
Simple or advanced appliqué, including 1-click closed object to appliqué conversions, ready to be exported directly to SVG for your cutting machine.
Appliqué
From digitizing to cutting machine in one workflow.
Simple or advanced appliqué, including 1-click closed object to appliqué conversions, ready to be exported directly to SVG for your cutting machine. Choose from 4 cover stitches or create your own.
- 1-click closed object to appliqué conversion
- 4 cover stitch options or custom
- Export to SVG for cutting machines
- Compatible with Cricut, ScanNCut, and Silhouette
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Embroidery Editing
Resizing, recoloring, changing stitch types and angles, weld, knife, break-apart, removing overlaps, color blending, branching, Redwork and more.
Embroidery Editing
Reshape, recolor, and refine any design with ease.
Resizing, recoloring, changing stitch types and angles, weld, knife, break-apart, removing overlaps, color blending, branching, Redwork and more. A complete toolkit for editing and refining any design.
- Resize and recolor with ease
- Weld, knife, and break-apart tools
- Remove overlaps and blend colors
- Branching and Redwork support
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Color PhotoStitch
Transform your precious photographs into enduring artworks.
Color PhotoStitch
Turn a photo into a stitched work of art.
Transform your precious photographs into enduring artworks. Capture images of loved ones or memorable moments in an organic flow of brilliant color blends. Smart color reduction and stitch-direction analysis included.
- Smart color reduction and thread matching
- Stitch-direction analysis for natural results
- Control color count and density
- Preview before sending to machine
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Reef PhotoStitch
Recreate the beauty of coral! Magically transform your photo or art into a striking embroidery design using a low stitch-count with no overlaps and minimal trims and jumps.
Reef PhotoStitch
Striking embroidery from any photo, with minimal stitches.
Recreate the beauty of coral! Magically transform your photo or art into a striking embroidery design using a low stitch-count with no overlaps and minimal trims and jumps.
- Low stitch-count for fast sew-out
- No overlaps for cleaner results
- Minimal trims and jumps
- Great for portraits and nature imagery
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Hand Stitch
Apply hand stitch effect to your design objects for a creative organic look.
Hand Stitch
The organic beauty of handcrafted embroidery, automated.
Apply hand stitch effect to your design objects for a creative organic look. This lovely effect creates random stitch lengths, angles and count, mimicking the appearance of hand-embroidered work.
- Random stitch lengths for organic feel
- Variable stitch angles and count
- Works on any fill or outline object
- Great for vintage and artistic designs
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Keyboard Design Collection
Map decorative letters and other embroidery artwork to your keyboard for super-fast access.
Keyboard Design Collection
Drop designs onto the canvas without touching the mouse.
Map decorative letters and other embroidery artwork to your keyboard for super-fast access. Create stunning decorative lettering by simply typing - no folder-diving required.
- Map any design to a keyboard key
- Use with lettering and monogramming tools
- Works with KDC collections
- Dramatically speeds up design placement
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Laydown Stitch
Automatically create a flat mesh backing on bulky or textured fabrics so that your embroidery design stands out.
Laydown Stitch
Make embroidery stand out on any textured fabric.
Automatically create a flat mesh backing on bulky or textured fabrics so that your embroidery design stands out. Ideal for terry toweling, fur, and other napped materials.
- Flattens nap on textured fabrics
- Ideal for terry toweling and fur
- Light background fill stitch
- Ensures embroidery visibility on any fabric
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Center All Tool
Instantly center your design and hoop in one click for faster setup and cleaner positioning.
Center All Tool
Perfect positioning in one click, every time.
Instantly center your design and hoop in one click for faster setup and cleaner positioning. No manual adjustment needed - the Center All tool aligns everything to the design window automatically.
- One-click centering of design and hoop
- Aligns to design window automatically
- Eliminates manual positioning
- Great for consistent multi-hoop setups
Learn fast,
create more.
Hatch Academy is the only online learning platform dedicated to Hatch Embroidery software. Designed by Hatch experts, it offers 72+ comprehensive courses with over 400 lessons.
Whether you're a beginner or an advanced user, Hatch Academy helps you unlock the full potential of your embroidery projects.
Free for Hatch Embroidery Digitizer owners!
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What does Digitizer include that Composer doesn't?
Digitizer is the complete package - it includes everything in Organizer, Personalizer, and Composer, plus full manual digitizing tools so you can create designs from scratch with complete stitch-level control. It also adds Advanced Appliqué, Color PhotoStitch (turn photos into embroidery), Multi Blend for smooth color gradients, Continue Digitizing, Hand Stitch, Weld, 3D raised embroidery effects, freehand and motif tools, and 130 professionally digitized fonts. If you want to create anything you can imagine in embroidery, Digitizer is the level for you.
Do I need to know how to digitize to use Digitizer?
No. Digitizer includes all the same auto-digitizing tools as Composer, so you can turn photos and artwork into embroidery automatically. The manual digitizing tools are there when you want to take full creative control - but you don't need to use them to get great results from day one.
How many embroidery fonts does Digitizer include?
Digitizer includes 130 professionally digitized embroidery fonts - the largest font library across all four Hatch levels. TrueType and OpenType font support is also included.
Can Digitizer turn photos into embroidery?
Yes. Digitizer includes Color PhotoStitch, which transforms color photographs into realistic embroidery. It also includes PhotoFlash and Reef PhotoStitch for grayscale and stylized photo effects. These photographic auto-digitizing tools are exclusive to Digitizer.
Does Digitizer work with my embroidery machine?
Yes, most likely. Hatch supports file formats used by most major brands including Brother, Janome, Bernina, Baby Lock, Singer, Husqvarna Viking, Pfaff, Tajima, Barudan, and many others. Hatch 4 also adds direct wireless transfer to supported Brother machines.
Is Hatch Embroidery sold as a subscription?
No. Hatch Embroidery is a perpetual license - you buy it once and own it. FlexPay is available for Digitizer if you prefer to spread payments over time, but there's no ongoing subscription required.
What is FlexPay and how does it work?
FlexPay lets you start using Digitizer today for US$99/month over 13 installments (total US$1,287), rather than paying upfront. You get full access to every feature from day one. No interest is charged, though the total paid may be slightly higher than the one-off price due to administration costs. The 30-day money-back guarantee covers your first payment. FlexPay is available for new software license purchases only.
Can I upgrade from a lower level to Digitizer?
Yes, at any time. You only pay the price difference between your current level and Digitizer. All your existing designs carry over. Sign in to your Hatch account to see your personalized upgrade pricing.
Can I upgrade from an older version of Hatch to Digitizer 4?
es. Existing Hatch owners receive discounted upgrade pricing based on their current level and version. Sign in to your Hatch account to see your options.
Can I try Digitizer before buying?
If you don't already own a Hatch license, yes - the 30-day free trial gives full access to all four levels with no credit card required. You can switch between levels during the trial to find the right fit.
If you already own a license, the trial is unavailable, but there's a 30-day money-back guarantee on purchase.
What operating system does Hatch Embroidery 4 require?
Hatch Embroidery 4 is Windows only and requires Windows 11. See the full system requirements for hardware specifications.
What is Hatch Academy and is it included with Digitizer?
Hatch Academy is Wilcom's exclusive online learning platform with hundreds of lessons, projects, webinars, and community forums. Valued at US$999, it's included free for all Hatch Embroidery 4 Digitizer owners.
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