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Every level is built on Wilcom's professional embroidery engine. Start where your needs are today and upgrade at any time by paying only the difference.
Built to grow with you
All four levels share Wilcom's professional embroidery core. Each adds a deeper layer of creative capability - and you always keep your work when you upgrade.
Simple introduction to embroidery
Work with existing designs. Resize, recolor, mirror, and convert them ready for your machine.
- Organise and manage your design library
- Resize and recolor existing designs
- Duplicate, mirror, and rotate designs
- Convert to most machine formats
- Simulate stitch-out with Stitch Player
Essential customizing package
Everything in Organizer, plus tools to add lettering and monograms - ideal for personalizing designs for customers and projects.
- Everything in Organizer
- 66 professionally digitized embroidery fonts
- Monogramming with professional templates
- TrueType and OpenType font support
- Laydown Stitch for textured fabrics
Premium creative experience
Everything in Personalizer, plus auto-digitizing, full object editing, and vector file support - create original designs without manual digitizing.
- Everything in Personalizer
- 78 professionally digitized fonts
- Auto-digitize photos and artwork into embroidery
- Powerful object editing and layout tools
- Multi-hooping for large designs in 1 click
Full professional suite
Everything in Composer, plus full manual digitizing, Advanced Appliqué, Color PhotoStitch, and every creative tool Hatch offers.
- Everything in Composer
- 130 professionally digitized fonts
- Manual digitizing with full stitch control
- Advanced Appliqué and Color PhotoStitch
- Multi Blend, Hand Stitch, Weld, and more
You want to work with designs you already have - resize, recolor, mirror, and stitch them out on your machine.
You want to add lettering, names, or monograms to existing designs and create personalized embroidery projects.
You want to create original designs from photos or artwork, edit shapes, and build new embroidery without manual digitizing.
You want complete creative control - digitize from scratch, create advanced appliqué, and access every professional tool available.
See exactly what's included at every level
Compare all features across all four levels, including new and enhanced features in Hatch Embroidery 4. Every level includes the Hatch Academy and 400 free designs.
| Feature | Organizer Manage & output | Personalizer Lettering & monograms | Composer Create & auto-digitize | Digitizer Full professional suite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lettering & Fonts | ||||
| Professionally digitized fonts | 66 fonts | 78 fonts | 130 fonts | |
| World-class lettering & monogramming tools | ||||
| TrueType & OpenType font support | ||||
| Monogramming with professional templates | ||||
| Lettering baselines & alignment options | ||||
| Keyboard Design Collections | ||||
| Map Keyboard Design Collections | ||||
| Laydown Stitch for textured fabrics | ||||
| Editing & Digitizing | ||||
| Manual digitizing - full stitch control | ||||
| Auto-digitize photos & artwork into embroidery | ||||
| Powerful object editing & layout tools | ||||
| Multi Blend - smooth color gradients in a single object NEW | Limited | |||
| Advanced Appliqué - open-object appliqué from existing shapes NEW | ||||
| Continue Digitizing - resume an object from its exit or entry point NEW | ||||
| Color PhotoStitch - turn photos into stunning embroidery | ||||
| Hand Stitch, Weld, and advanced stitch effects | ||||
| Multi-hooping for large designs (1 click) | ||||
| Vector file support via CorelDRAW | ||||
| Native DXF file support - import without CorelDRAW NEW | ||||
| Rectangle Corners toolbar - adjustable radius per corner NEW | ||||
| Reshape Views toolbar - selectively view nodes and entry/exit points NEW | ||||
| Automatic stitch shortening - can now be disabled per object ENHANCED | ||||
| Knife tool shortcut (Ctrl+Shift+K) ENHANCED | ||||
| Gradient fill profile naming ENHANCED | ||||
| Productivity & Precision | ||||
| Snap options - snap to objects, independent grid, custom radius NEW | ||||
| Smarter grids & guides - two grid levels, sub-grid, custom spacing ENHANCED | ||||
| Answers Docker - AI-powered in-app embroidery assistant NEW | ||||
| Stitch Control & Machine Functions | ||||
| Enhanced connector & trim control - jump/run type, tie-in/off thresholds ENHANCED | ||||
| Stop function - pause machine without color change or trim NEW | ||||
| Trim & connector display - defaults to red for clearer visibility ENHANCED | ||||
| Display colors - updated palette including grid, guide & snap colors ENHANCED | ||||
| Design Management & Output | ||||
| Organise and manage your design library | ||||
| Resize and recolor existing designs | ||||
| Stitch Player - simulate stitch-out before you sew | ||||
| Convert to most machine formats | ||||
| Wireless design transfer to Brother machines via Wi-Fi NEW | ||||
| Design Explorer (formerly Design Library) ENHANCED | ||||
| Exports docker - background conversion with status tracking NEW | ||||
| Appliqué pattern mirroring - print or export mirrored or as-digitized ENHANCED | ||||
| Auto Start & End - enhanced dialog layout ENHANCED | ||||
| Included With Every Level | ||||
| 400+ Hatch Academy lessons (valued at US$999) | ||||
| 400 free embroidery designs | ||||
| Expert in-house support team | ||||
| 30-day money-back guarantee | ||||
| Community of 30,000+ Hatchers | ||||
| One-time payment - no subscription | ||||
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Everything you need to succeed
Every purchase comes with a full ecosystem of support, learning, and community.
Hatch Academy
Start your journey with over 400 expert lessons included with your purchase. Learn quickly and avoid common pitfalls.
FREE Blogs & Projects
Over 150 inspirational blogs and projects written by our Hatch Embroidery experts to motivate and broaden your creativity.
Community
Join our Facebook group where over 30,000 experienced Hatchers share ideas, help one another, and celebrate their love of embroidery.
FREE Designs
400 high quality free designs come included with your software. Perfect for exploring all the editing tools from day one.
Best Direct Support
Our in-house expert support team will help you out quickly and efficiently. Real people who know embroidery inside out.
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
At Wilcom we are confident in Hatch Embroidery. If for any reason you are unhappy, you will get your money back, no questions asked.
Try all four levels free for 30 days
Download and start creating embroidery designs today. Your 30-day trial includes every tool in Hatch Embroidery 4, from basic customizing right up to professional digitizing.
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