Hatch Embroidery 4 - Tips

Your questions about
Hatch Embroidery 4, answered.

From upgrading and compatibility to pricing and new features - here are the questions we hear most since the launch of Hatch Embroidery 4.

No credit card required for the free trial  ·  Windows 11 only

25+
New features
130
Built-in fonts
30 days
Free trial - no card needed
US$1,199US$899
Introductory price for new customers
US$99/mo
FlexPay option

Real reactions from the
Hatch community

Since launch, our community has been sharing their first impressions of Hatch 4. Here's what they're loving most.

"The blending and continuous digitizing are huge game changers! Well worth the upgrade for me."

KM
Kevin McGarry
Facebook community

"I just purchased Digitizer 4 and the immediate thing I love is that it quickly opens. Previous version used to take forever and a day to open."

AN
Angel Na'Vel
Facebook community

"I was really impressed with the upgrade. It took my machine files and thread files and imported them into 4 without issue. One of the cleanest upgrades I've run."

DG
Daniel Gogol
Facebook community

"Loving my Hatch software. Great courses (don't think I'll finish them; so much and more added too!) The software is so easy and intuitive. I can see the growth in my journey."

TS
@Teri-Shopaholic
Facebook community

Everything you need
to know about Hatch 4

Browse by topic, or scroll through all questions below. Can't find your answer? Our support team is here to help.

Still have questions? Our team is made up of real people who know embroidery inside out.

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Upgrading from Hatch Embroidery 3
Sign in to your account at hatchembroidery.com and your personalized upgrade price will be waiting for you - based on the version and level you currently own, with no hunting around.

Once purchased, you can download and install Hatch 4, then sign in with your registered email address. Your old Hatch 3 license will then deactivate within 14 days.
Not at all - upgrading is completely optional. Your Hatch 3 software continues to work exactly as it always has. Upgrade if and when it feels right for you.

Click here to learn about some of the new Hatch Embroidery 4 features.
If you purchased Hatch 3 at full list price on or after 10 April 2026, great news - you qualify for a free upgrade to Hatch 4. Simply download and install Hatch 4 and sign in with your registered email address. Your old Hatch 3 license will then deactivate within 14 days.

If you have any trouble, the support team is happy to help.
Yes - provided that you are using all of the default folders, all your existing designs, machine files, and thread files created in earlier versions of Hatch can be opened and edited in Hatch 4 without requiring any changes.

If you have been saving items into alternative folders, they should all remain there and you may need to update links to them within Hatch 4.
Pricing & FlexPay
Hatch Embroidery Digitizer 4 is regularly priced at USD $1,199, but is currently available at the introductory price of USD $899 during StitchFEST - a solid saving for early buyers. This offer ends on 14th June 2026. View all pricing and levels →
FlexPay lets you spread the cost of Hatch Embroidery Digitizer 4 across 13 monthly installments of USD $99. You get full access to the software from day one - no waiting, no feature restrictions.

Updates from Digitizer 2 or 3 are not available on FlexPay. If you are still paying your Hatch 3 FlexPay and want to update to Hatch 4, you simply purchase the update for US$299, get instant access to Hatch 4, and continue paying your remaining FlexPay installments. Learn more about FlexPay →
Your upgrade price is personalized based on the version and level you currently own, and is discounted from the full new-customer price. Sign in to your Hatch account and your individual upgrade price will be automatically calculated and displayed on the website.
Free trial
New customers - yes! There's a free 30-day trial giving you full access to every tool across all four levels, with no credit card required. Note: the trial requires Windows 11. Start your free trial →

Existing Hatch owners - the free trial isn't available if you already hold a license. Instead, we recommend upgrading directly - your personalized upgrade price is waiting in your account, and if you're not completely happy with Hatch 4, there's a 30-day money-back guarantee. You can also revert to your previous license at any time. Sign in to see your upgrade price →
The free trial is available to new customers only - anyone who already holds a Hatch license isn't eligible. The good news is that upgrading is simple, and your personalized upgrade price is calculated automatically in your account. If you upgrade and decide Hatch 4 isn't for you, there's a 30-day money-back guarantee and you can revert to your previous license at any time. Sign in to see your upgrade price →
Compatibility & system requirements
Hatch 4 runs on Windows 11 (64-bit) only. You can check your compatibility at hatchembroidery.com/system-requirements before you download. Things like RAM, storage, and graphics card should be verified manually against the full system requirements listed there.
Hatch 4 works on Mac via Parallels or similar virtualization software running Windows 11. Please note that Hatch 4 may currently run a little slower than expected on Apple Silicon (M-series) Macs and Snapdragon PCs. Performance enhancements are on the way - Hatch will notify you as soon as the update is available.
Hatch 4 is currently available in English, with Spanish, French, and German rolling out very soon. If you'd like to get started now, you're welcome to use the English version and switch to your preferred language once it's available - at no extra charge.
What's new in Hatch Embroidery 4
Hatch 4 introduces 25+ new features, with highlights including Multi Blend for gorgeous color gradients, Advanced Appliqué for faster appliqué workflows, Continue Digitizing for seamless design re-entry, a built-in AI assistant, wireless transfer to supported Brother machines, and much more. See everything that's new →
Head to hatchembroidery.com/whats-new for the full rundown on every new and enhanced feature in Hatch 4. You can also explore the Digitizer 4 product page for in-depth details on the tools available at each level.

Experience Hatch 4
for yourself.

Try the full software free for 30 days - no credit card required. Or jump straight in and own it outright, or spread the cost with FlexPay from just US$99/mo.

No credit card required for the trial  ·  Windows 11 required  ·  Check compatibility

Hatch Digitizer 4
Full purchase - own it outright
US$1,199
US$899
intro price
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Hatch Digitizer 4 - FlexPay
13 monthly installments
US$99
/month
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