Embrilliance StitchArtist is embroidery design software for creating machine embroidery designs from scratch. Users draw shapes, choose stitch types and properties, and generate stitches; they can also size, edit, rotate, sequence, and change object properties in one mode. Level 1 focuses on simpler work such as applique, running stitch designs, and filled shapes. Level 2 adds more sophisticated design tools, imports SVG vector art and some FCM and Studio cutting files, and includes automatic 3D foam column underlay. Level 3 adds advanced shaping and lettering, custom motif and embossed effect publishing, vector export, and scalable font publishing in BX format with rights management. StitchArtist is not an auto-digitizing or photo-to-stitch program, and it does not manipulate existing designs. It works within the Embrilliance Platform and supports tablet and pen display input, including Mac Sidecar. The maker says the Platform works with embroidery machines that can load embroidery files; listed formats include CSD, DST, DSZ, EXP, EXP+, HUS, JEF, PCS, PCM, PES, SEW, SHV, TAP, VIP, VP3, and XXX. One purchase includes Mac and Windows versions and can be used on as many computers as the owner has. Level prices are 169.00 USD, 369.00 USD, and 649.00 USD per once.
Who it is for
StitchArtist suits hobby embroiderers creating applique, running stitch, filled shapes, or more involved machine embroidery designs, depending on the level chosen. It fits users who want to draw and control stitch properties themselves, rather than convert photos automatically or edit existing designs.
What is good
- Creates stitches from drawn shapes and assigned stitch properties.
- Level 2 imports SVG artwork and some cutting files.
- Level 3 includes advanced shaping, lettering, vector export, and BX font publishing.
- Supports tablet and pen display input, including Mac Sidecar.
- One purchase includes Mac and Windows versions with use on multiple computers.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- It does not provide photo-to-stitch or auto-digitizing.
- It does not manipulate existing designs.
- Level 1 has limited stitch types and properties.
Verdict
Choose StitchArtist if you want to build machine embroidery designs from scratch and select the level that matches your design needs. Level 3 offers the broadest listed shaping, lettering, and publishing tools. Look elsewhere if you need automatic photo conversion or tools for manipulating existing designs.
Get started with Embrilliance StitchArtist
- Visit https://embrilliance.com/stitchartist.
- Download the Embrilliance Platform for Windows or Mac to install or update StitchArtist.
- Choose a StitchArtist level: Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3.
- Use Express mode to run the Platform without a serial number.
- Draw shapes, assign stitch types and properties, and generate stitches.
Limits to know first
Level 1 has limited stitch types and properties and does not include Level 2 or Level 3 tools. Level 2 includes Level 1 tools but not Level 3 tools.
Questions about Embrilliance StitchArtist
How much does StitchArtist cost?
Level 1 is 169.00 USD per once, Level 2 is 369.00 USD per once, and Level 3 is 649.00 USD per once. The listed sale ends October 11, 2026.
Is there a free plan?
There is no free plan. The Embrilliance Platform's Express mode runs free without a serial number.
Which computers does it support?
StitchArtist runs on macOS and Windows. One purchase includes both versions.
Does it automatically digitize photos?
No. StitchArtist is not a photo-to-stitch or auto-digitizing program.
Can it edit existing embroidery designs?
No. StitchArtist is for design creation and does not manipulate existing designs.
Which machine file formats can it export?
Listed formats include CSD, DST, DSZ, EXP, EXP+, HUS, JEF, PCS, PCM, PES, SEW, SHV, TAP, VIP, VP3, and XXX.
Embrilliance StitchArtist plans and pricing
All plansCompared on embroidery design software
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- 179 one-time
- Auto-digitizing
- No
- Stitch simulation
- Yes
- Appliqué tools
- Yes
- Vector import
- Yes
- Machine file formats
- CSD, DST, DSZ, EXP, EXP+, HUS, JEF, PCS, PCM, PES, SEW, SHV, TAP, VIP, VP3, XXX
- Supported platforms
- both
