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Embrilliance StitchArtist
What Embrilliance StitchArtist is
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, paid once.
Who it suits
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 it does well
- 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.
Limits
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.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| StitchArtist Level 1 | ~~$179.00~~ $169.00; on sale until October 11, 2026 · Limited stitch types and properties · no Level 2 or Level 3 tools | $169, paid once |
| StitchArtist Level 2 | ~~$389.00~~ $369.00; on sale until October 11, 2026 · Includes Level 1 tools · no Level 3 tools | $369, paid once |
| StitchArtist Level 3 | ~~$699.00~~ $649.00; on sale until October 11, 2026 · Includes Level 1 and Level 2 tools | $649, paid once |
As embrilliance.com lists them, read 7 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- 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.
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.
Questions
How much does StitchArtist cost?
Level 1 is $169, paid once, Level 2 is $369, paid once, and Level 3 is $649, paid 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.
Facts from Embrilliance StitchArtist's own pages
- Company
- BriTon Leap says founders Brian and Tonya started the company in 1998 and split their time between New Mexico and the Pacific Northwest. · embrilliance.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Design editing
- The software generates stitches automatically and supports drawing, sizing, editing, rotating, sequencing, and changing object properties in one mode. · embrilliance.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- The Embrilliance Platform download installs or updates StitchArtist on Windows and Mac, and its Express mode runs free without a serial number. · embrilliance.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 1998 · embrilliance.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States · embrilliance.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- StitchArtist runs within the Embrilliance Platform and can share one interface with other Embrilliance programs when users own multiple titles. · embrilliance.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Level 1 audience
- Level 1 is designed for hobby embroiderers creating simpler projects such as applique, running stitch designs, and filled shapes. · embrilliance.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Level 2 features
- Level 2 adds tools for more sophisticated designs, imports SVG vector art and some FCM and Studio cutting files, and includes automatic 3D foam column underlay. · embrilliance.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Level 3 features
- Level 3 adds advanced shaping and lettering tools, custom motif and embossed effect publishing, vector export, and scalable font publishing in BX format with rights management. · embrilliance.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Licensing
- The product page says one purchase includes Mac and Windows versions, has no activations or dongles, and can be used on as many computers as the owner has. · embrilliance.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Machine compatibility
- The maker says Embrilliance Platform programs work with any embroidery machine that can load embroidery files and lists export formats including DST, PES, JEF, and VP3. · embrilliance.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Not auto-digitizing
- The maker says StitchArtist is not a photo-to-stitch or auto-digitizing program. · embrilliance.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Not for editing existing designs
- StitchArtist is a design creation tool and does not manipulate existing designs. · embrilliance.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- StitchArtist creates machine embroidery designs from scratch by letting users draw shapes, assign stitch types and properties, and generate stitches. · embrilliance.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Security and compliance
- The maker’s product and download pages reviewed here do not state security certifications or compliance claims. · embrilliance.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker answers inquiries through a support ticket system and says responses may be delayed at night in the US or on weekends. · embrilliance.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Tablet input
- The maker says StitchArtist works with tablets and pen displays, including Mac Sidecar. · embrilliance.com, 7 Oct 2026
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