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Every tool in Hatch Embroidery Digitizer
200+ Hatch Academy lessons
 
 
 
 
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Digitizer

Full suite
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One-time paymentfor 13 months — USD $1,199 total
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Everything in Composer, plus:
130 professionally digitized fonts
Manual digitizing — full stitch control
Continue Digitizing — add to existing objects
Multi Blend — smooth colour gradients
Advanced Appliqué for your cutting machine
Color PhotoStitch — photos into embroidery
Hand Stitch, Weld and advanced stitch effects
Map Keyboard Design Collections
500+ Hatch Academy lessons
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Composer

Create & auto-digitize
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One-time paymentfor 16 months — USD $699 total
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Everything in Personalizer, plus:
78 professionally digitized fonts
Auto-digitize photos and artwork in seconds
Powerful object editing and layout tools
Multi-hooping for large designs in 1 click
Keyboard Design Collections
Vector file support via CorelDRAW
 
 
500+ Hatch Academy lessons
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Personalizer

Lettering & monograms
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One-time paymentOne-time payment only
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Everything in Organizer, plus:
66 professionally digitized embroidery fonts
TrueType and OpenType font support
Monograms from professional templates
Laydown Stitch for textured fabrics
Lettering baselines, art and alignment
 
 
 

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Organizer

Manage & Output
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Included in Organizer:
Organise and manage your design library
Resize and recolour existing designs
Duplicate, mirror and rotate designs
Optimize colours, convert machine formats
Simulate stitch-out with Stitch Player
 
 
 

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Recommended Digitizer Full suite
Recommended Composer Create & auto-digitize
Recommended Personalizer Lettering & monograms
Recommended Organizer Manage & output
Professionally digitized fonts
130
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66
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World-class lettering & monogramming tools
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TrueType & OpenType font support
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Monogramming with professional templates
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Included
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Lettering baselines & alignment
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Included
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Keyboard Design Collections
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Map Keyboard Design Collections
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Auto-digitize photos & artwork
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Powerful object editing & layout tools
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Multi-hooping for large designs (1 click)
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Laydown Stitch for textured fabrics
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Rectangle Corners toolbar — adjustable radius per corner NEW
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Reshape Views toolbar — selectively view nodes, angles, entry/exit points NEW
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Knife tool shortcut (Ctrl+Shift+K) ENHANCED
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Gradient fill profile naming ENHANCED
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Vector file support via CorelDRAW
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Native DXF file support — import without CorelDRAW NEW
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Multi Blend — smooth colour gradients in a single object NEW
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Limited
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Manual digitizing — full stitch control
Included
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Continue Digitizing — resume an object from its exit or entry point NEW
Included
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Advanced Appliqué — open-object appliqué from existing shapes NEW
Included
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Colour PhotoStitch
Included
Not included
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Hand Stitch, Weld, and advanced stitch effects
Included
Not included
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Automatic stitch shortening — can now be disabled per object ENHANCED
Included
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Enhanced connector & trim control — jump/run type, tie-in/off thresholds ENHANCED
Included
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Stop function — pause machine without colour change or trim NEW
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Trim & connector display — defaults to red for clearer visibility ENHANCED
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Display colours — updated palette including grid, guide & snap colours ENHANCED
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Snap options — snap to objects, independent snap grid, custom radius NEW
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Smarter grids & guides — two grid levels, sub-grid, custom spacing ENHANCED
Included
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Answers Docker — AI-powered in-app embroidery assistant NEW
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Appliqué pattern mirroring — print or export mirrored or as-digitized ENHANCED
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Not included
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Resize and recolour existing designs
Included
Included
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Organise and manage your design library
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Included
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Design Explorer (formerly Design Library) ENHANCED
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Convert to most machine formats
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Stitch Player simulation
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Wireless design transfer to Brother machines via Wi-Fi NEW
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Exports docker — background conversion with status tracking NEW
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Auto Start & End — enhanced dialog layout ENHANCED
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Revert to Factory Settings — includes web cache clearing ENHANCED
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FlexPay (monthly payment option)
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500+ Hatch Academy lessons
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400 free designs included
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Expert in-house support team
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30-day money-back guarantee
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Community of 30,000+ Hatchers
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WHEN YOU JOIN HATCH EMBROIDERY

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What is FlexPay and how does it work?

FlexPay lets you start using Digitizer or Composer today by paying US$99 per month rather than the full price upfront. You get full access to the software from day one. FlexPay is available for Digitizer (US$1,199) and Composer (US$699). The 30-day money-back guarantee also covers your first FlexPay payment.

Can I upgrade from one level to a higher level?

Yes. You can upgrade at any time by paying the price difference between your current level and the level you want. All your existing designs and settings carry over when you upgrade — you never lose your work. View upgrade options →

Can I upgrade from Hatch 3 (or an older version) to Hatch 4?

Yes, existing Hatch owners can upgrade to Hatch Embroidery 4 at a discounted price. The upgrade price is based on your current level and whether you are upgrading to the same or a higher level. Visit our upgrades page to see your options.

Is there a free trial?

Yes. You can download a free 30-day trial of Hatch Embroidery 4 with no credit card required. The trial includes every tool across all four levels so you can explore the full software before you decide which level to buy. The trial also includes access to a selection of 200+ Hatch Academy lessons.

What operating systems does Hatch Embroidery 4 support?

Hatch Embroidery 4 is Windows only and requires Windows 11. See the full system requirements for hardware specifications.

Note: Hatch Embroidery can be used on an Apple Silicon Mac by running Windows through virtualization software such as Parallels Desktop.  

Reference:  https://help.hatchembroidery.com/portal/en/kb/hatch/technical-faqs/installing-hatch-embroidery/articles/will-hatch-embroidery-run-on-a-mac-computer

What does the 30-day money-back guarantee cover?

If for any reason you are unhappy with your purchase within 30 days, Wilcom will give you a full refund — no questions asked. The guarantee applies to all Hatch Embroidery software products purchased directly from hatchembroidery.com, including the first FlexPay payment. Technical issues that our team cannot resolve are also fully refunded. Full guarantee details →

Is the Hatch Academy really included with my purchase?

Yes. All Hatch Embroidery software owners receive full access to the Hatch Academy, which includes 72+ comprehensive courses and 400+ expert-led lessons valued at US$999, completely free. This covers everything from beginner basics through to advanced digitizing techniques.

Which level is right for me?

If you simply want to organise existing designs, resize, and stitch them out, Organizer is a great starting point. If you want to add text and monograms to your projects, Personalizer is the right choice. Composer is ideal for those who want to create and auto-digitize original embroidery. Digitizer is for anyone who wants full creative control, including manual digitizing from scratch. You can always upgrade by paying the difference.

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