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.
Hatch Embroidery 4 brings more powerful digitizing, smarter stitch control, faster workflows, better visual feedback, and seamless output.
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Everything you need to create
From turning a photo into a design, to personalising gifts with names and monograms.
Hatch Embroidery gives you creative superpowers without the learning curve.
Create embroidery from scratch with precise control over shapes, stitches, and structure.
Turn bitmap and vector artwork into embroidery in one click, then refine colors, shapes, and stitch sequencing with ease.
124 professionally digitized fonts created by our Wilcom experts for the very best quality embroidery lettering available today.
Create polished monograms fast with over 90 built-in templates, 400 ornaments, 375 motifs, and 100 embossed fills.
Blend colors smoothly across your design, from subtle shading to rich gradients, all in one editable object. No manual stitch setup required.
Add to existing objects without starting over, resequencing, or creating new ones. Spend less time fixing and more time creating.
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.
Insert stops anywhere in your design to pause the machine without a color change or trim. Fewer steps, fewer interruptions.
Simple or advanced appliqué, including 1-click closed object to appliqué conversions, ready to be exported directly to SVG for your cutting machine.
Resizing, recoloring, changing stitch types and angles, weld, knife, break-apart, removing overlaps, color blending, branching, Redwork and more.
Transform your precious photographs into enduring artworks.
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.
Apply hand stitch effect to your design objects for a creative organic look.
Map decorative letters and other embroidery artwork to your keyboard for super-fast access.
Automatically create a flat mesh backing on bulky or textured fabrics so that your embroidery design stands out.
Instantly center your design and hoop in one click for faster setup and cleaner positioning.
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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Questions?
answered.
Start here if you need help:
- Browse the FAQs on this page
- Visit the Hatch Help Center
- Explore the Online User Guide
- Submit a support ticket
Our support team typically replies within one business day.
Is Digitizer right for me if I'm new to embroidery?
Yes. Hatch Embroidery Digitizer includes every feature from Organizer, Personalizer and Composer, so you can start simple and grow into more advanced tools over time. It also includes Hatch Academy with 400+ lessons to help you get up to speed quickly.
What's actually new in Hatch 4?
Hatch 4 introduces major new features including Multi Blend, Advanced Applique, Continue Digitizing, native DXF support, smarter Snap tools, improved grids and guides, the Answers AI assistant, wireless Brother machine transfers, and many stitch quality and workflow improvements
Already own Hatch Embroidery?
If you already own any level or version of Hatch Embroidery (versions 1 to 3), simply sign in to your account at hatchembroidery.com and your personalized upgrade price will be presented automatically based on the version and level you own. Plus, embroidery designs you created in earlier versions can be opened and edited in Hatch 4.
Does Digitizer work with my embroidery machine?
Yes. Hatch Embroidery Digitizer supports the file formats used by most major embroidery machine brands, including Brother, Janome, Bernina, Baby Lock, Singer and many others. Hatch 4 also adds direct wireless transfer to supported Brother machines.
What are the system requirements?
Most modern Windows PCs purchased in recent years will meet the requirements, but we recommend reviewing the full system requirements before installing for the best experience. Hatch 4 runs on 64-bit Windows 11 systems and performs best on modern hardware with a multi-core processor, SSD storage, and 16GB or more RAM.
Is Hatch sold as a subscription?
No. Hatch Embroidery Digitizer is a perpetual license you own, with FlexPay available if you prefer to spread payments over time.
How is FlexPay structured?
FlexPay lets you spread the cost over monthly payments while getting immediate access to the software. No waiting, no feature limitations.
Can I try it before I buy?
Yes. You can try the full Hatch Embroidery software free for 30 days and explore the tools before making a decision.
Try Digitizer free
for 30 days.
Enjoy unlimited use of Hatch Embroidery Digitizing Software
- All product levels included
- Free video tutorials and step-by-step training
- Access to Hatch Academy
- Lots of fun, no obligation
No credit card required for trial.
Windows 11 only trial · 2 GB download
Paid licenses compatible with Virtual Machines and Macs