Hatch Embroidery Digitizer
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What's New in
Hatch Embroidery 4
Create more. Refine faster. Stitch smarter. 25+ new and enhanced features across creative tools, stitch control, workflow speed, and output quality.
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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.
features and tools
Create smooth color transitions, gradients, and shading within a single editable object.
Work with open-object designs for greater creative freedom.
Extend objects seamlessly without starting over.
Quickly create polished shapes for logos and layouts.
Import vector artwork without CorelDRAW®.
Cleaner stitch paths with fewer manual adjustments.
Pause your machine exactly where you need, for appliqué, quilting, or mixed media.
Built-in AI assistant for instant embroidery guidance, right inside the software.
Faster alignment and precision placement.
Edit complex designs with clarity.
Stay informed without distractions.
Easier design management and navigation.
Preview stitch paths clearly before stitching.
Better visibility across all design elements.
More intuitive shading and stitch effects.
Send designs directly via Wi-Fi to compatible machines. No USB required.
Print mirrored or as-digitized templates for perfect placement.
Track background conversions and export status in real time.
Every new feature,
in one place.
Click any feature to find out more about what it does and why it matters for your embroidery.
All features shown are available in Digitizer 4. Some features are exclusive to Digitizer, others are available across multiple levels.
See the full feature comparison to find the right level for you.
A closer look at what's changed.
Five standout additions that make Hatch Embroidery 4 a genuinely different experience to any previous version.
Turn flat fills into rich gradients and shading
The new Multi Blend tool lets you create smooth color transitions, gradients, and shading effects entirely within a single, editable object. No workarounds, no extra layers. Design with the kind of depth and dimension that makes embroideries stand out.
Whether you're creating realistic florals, photographic effects, or simply want more visual interest, Multi Blend gives you a new level of creative control that wasn't possible in Hatch 3.
Multi Blend is a brand new Wilcom innovation that you won't experience anywhere else.
Keep creating without starting over
Continue Digitizing lets you pick up where you left off on an existing object, adding new points and extending the stitch path seamlessly. For anyone who regularly edits and refines complex designs, this feature alone saves hours of rework every week.
Come back to an object at any time and keep adding. Great for continuous paths, redwork, swirls, and complex outlines.
Get answers inside the software
The new Answers Docker puts an AI-powered knowledge assistant right inside Hatch Embroidery. Ask it anything about tools, techniques, or specific design challenges and get instant, contextual guidance without leaving the software.
For beginners, it dramatically reduces the learning curve. For experienced users, it keeps the creative flow going with fast answers to technical questions.
Send to your machine without a cable
Hatch Embroidery 4 includes native wireless connection for compatible Brother machines. Design, refine, and send directly to your machine over Wi-Fi, no USB, no memory stick, no interruption to your creative flow.
For production embroiderers and home studio users alike, this is a genuine quality-of-life upgrade that fits the way modern workflows actually run.
Compatible machines: PR680W, PR1055X, PR1060W
Appliqué your way, with total creative freedom
Advanced Appliqué removes the restriction of closed shapes only. Convert existing designs with open or closed shapes in just a few clicks, apply fabric, merge patches, and return to the original design if needed.
Combined with improved pattern printing that supports mirroring and precise placement templates, your entire appliqué workflow is smoother from concept to stitch-out.
Free access to
Hatch Academy
An online learning platform built specifically for Hatch users. Hundreds of lessons, expert trainers, projects, and community, all included free with Hatch Embroidery 4 (valued at US$999).
- Hundreds of lessons for all skill levels
- Step-by-step tutorials and exclusive projects
- Ask questions directly from embroidery trainers
- Community forums and expert webinars
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.
If you do not already own a Hatch license, yes, the 30-day free trial gives you full access to all features and all four levels with no credit card required. You can switch between Organizer, Personalizer, Composer, and Digitizer during the trial to find the right fit.
If you already own a license, the trial is unavailable. To experience Hatch 4 you can purchase the update, and if you are unhappy with the new features, there is a no questions 30-day moneyback guarantee.
Ready to start creating?
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.
Windows 11 only trial · 2 GB download Paid licenses compatible with Virtual Machines and Macs
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
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
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
Polished shapes for logos and layouts, in seconds.
The new Rounded Rectangles toolbar lets you quickly create smooth, polished shapes ideal for badges, logos, name patches, and structured design layouts. Adjust corner radius with precision, directly within the design workspace.
- Quick creation of rounded rectangle shapes
- Adjustable corner radius with precision control
- Ideal for badges, logos, name patches, and labels
- Stitch-ready output with correct fill and satin border
Instant embroidery guidance, right inside the software.
The Answers Docker brings an AI-powered knowledge assistant directly into Hatch Embroidery. Ask it questions about tools, techniques, or specific design challenges and get instant, contextual answers without leaving the software. Available across all four product levels.
- Ask any embroidery question in plain language
- Instant answers without leaving the software
- Covers tools, techniques, stitches, and troubleshooting
- Available in all four Hatch Embroidery levels
Design it, send it, stitch it. No cables needed.
Send designs directly from Hatch to compatible Brother machines over Wi-Fi. No USB drive, no memory stick, no breaking your creative flow. Hatch 4 handles the connection natively, so the transfer is as simple as clicking send.
- Direct Wi-Fi transfer to compatible Brother machines
- No USB drive or memory stick needed
- Native connection, no extra hardware required
- Compatible machines: PR680W, PR1055X, PR1060W
Import vector artwork without CorelDRAW\u00ae.
Hatch 4 adds native DXF file support, meaning you can import vector artwork from a wide range of design applications without requiring CorelDRAW\u00ae. A practical workflow improvement for anyone working with vector-based artwork from tools like Adobe Illustrator, Inkscape, or other CAD/design software.
- Native DXF import, no CorelDRAW\u00ae required
- Compatible with Illustrator, Inkscape, and CAD tools
- Clean vector import preserving shape and path data
- Convert imported shapes directly to embroidery objects
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.
- 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
Track every export in real time.
The new Exports Docker lets you monitor background file conversions and export progress without interrupting your workflow. Know exactly what has been exported, what is still processing, and where each file is heading.
- Monitor all exports from a single docker panel
- Background processing keeps you working while exporting
- Real-time status for each conversion
- Reduces time spent waiting on file exports
Precision placement faster than ever.
Smarter grids and improved snap options help you align design elements quickly and accurately. New snap modes give you more control over how objects interact with your grid and guidelines, making precision placement faster and more reliable.
- Smarter grid snapping with more control
- New snap-to-guide and snap-to-object modes
- Improved guide visibility and management
- Faster setup for structured, repeating designs
Cleaner stitch paths with fewer manual adjustments.
Improved automatic connectors and trims mean less manual cleanup after digitizing. Stitch paths are cleaner, more efficient, and closer to production-ready straight out of the design stage. The improved display also gives you much clearer visual feedback as you work.
- Improved automatic connector routing
- Cleaner trim placement with fewer redundant stitches
- Better on-screen display of connector paths
- Reduces manual post-digitizing cleanup
Templates that work the way you work.
Improved Appliqué pattern printing gives you the option to print mirrored or as-digitized templates, making fabric placement more accurate and your overall appliqué workflow more reliable. Print exactly what you need for each step of the process.
- Print mirrored templates for iron-on placement
- Print as-digitized for precise top-placement
- Cleaner template output with accurate scaling
- Works with all appliqué types including Advanced Appliqué