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Every tool, all four levels
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Trial includes
Every tool in Hatch Embroidery Digitizer
200+ Hatch Academy lessons
 
 
 
 
Hatch Academy access included
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Digitizer
Ultimate embroidery journey with all the tools and features
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One-time paymentUS$99/month until paid — US$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
Premium creative experience
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One-time paymentUS$45/month until paid — US$699 total
Buy Composer
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
Essential customizing package
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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
Simple introduction to embroidery
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One-time paymentOne-time payment only
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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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All four levels
Composer and Digitizer only
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Monthly payments until the level is paid off
Licence
Perpetual — own it forever
Perpetual once payments complete; full access from day one
Money-back guarantee
30 days from purchase
30 days — also covers your first FlexPay payment
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Recommended Organizer Manage & output
Recommended Personalizer Lettering & monograms
Recommended Composer Create & auto-digitize
Recommended Digitizer Full professional suite
Professionally digitized fonts
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66
78
130
World-class lettering & monogramming tools
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Included
Included
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TrueType & OpenType font support
Not included
Included
Included
Included
Monogramming with professional templates
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Included
Included
Included
Lettering baselines & alignment
Not included
Included
Included
Included
Keyboard Design Collections
Not included
Not included
Included
Included
Map Keyboard Design Collections
Not included
Not included
Not included
Included
Auto-digitize photos & artwork
Not included
Not included
Included
Included
Powerful object editing & layout tools
Not included
Not included
Included
Included
Multi-hooping for large designs (1 click)
Not included
Not included
Included
Included
Laydown Stitch for textured fabrics
Not included
Included
Included
Included
Rectangle Corners toolbar — adjustable radius per corner NEW
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Included
Included
Reshape Views toolbar — selectively view nodes, angles, entry/exit points NEW
Not included
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Included
Included
Knife tool shortcut (Ctrl+Shift+K) ENHANCED
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Included
Included
Gradient fill profile naming ENHANCED
Not included
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Included
Included
Vector file support via CorelDRAW
Not included
Not included
Included
Included
Native DXF file support — import without CorelDRAW NEW
Not included
Not included
Included
Included
Multi Blend — smooth colour gradients in a single object NEW
Not included
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Limited
Included
Manual digitizing — full stitch control
Not included
Not included
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Included
Continue Digitizing — resume an object from its exit or entry point NEW
Not included
Not included
Not included
Included
Advanced Appliqué — open-object appliqué from existing shapes NEW
Not included
Not included
Not included
Included
Colour PhotoStitch
Not included
Not included
Not included
Included
Hand Stitch, Weld, and advanced stitch effects
Not included
Not included
Not included
Included
Automatic stitch shortening — can now be disabled per object ENHANCED
Not included
Not included
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Included
Enhanced connector & trim control — jump/run type, tie-in/off thresholds ENHANCED
Not included
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Included
Included
Stop function — pause machine without colour change or trim NEW
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Included
Included
Trim & connector display — defaults to red for clearer visibility ENHANCED
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Included
Display colours — updated palette including grid, guide & snap colours ENHANCED
Included
Included
Included
Included
Snap options — snap to objects, independent snap grid, custom radius NEW
Not included
Not included
Included
Included
Smarter grids & guides — two grid levels, sub-grid, custom spacing ENHANCED
Included
Included
Included
Included
Answers Docker — AI-powered in-app embroidery assistant NEW
Included
Included
Included
Included
Appliqué pattern mirroring — print or export mirrored or as-digitized ENHANCED
Not included
Not included
Not included
Included
Resize and recolour existing designs
Included
Included
Included
Included
Organise and manage your design library
Included
Included
Included
Included
Design Explorer (formerly Design Library) ENHANCED
Included
Included
Included
Included
Convert to most machine formats
Included
Included
Included
Included
Stitch Player simulation
Included
Included
Included
Included
Wireless design transfer to Brother machines via Wi-Fi NEW
Included
Included
Included
Included
Exports docker — background conversion with status tracking NEW
Included
Included
Included
Included
Auto Start & End — enhanced dialog layout ENHANCED
Included
Included
Included
Included
Revert to Factory Settings — includes web cache clearing ENHANCED
Included
Included
Included
Included
FlexPay (monthly payment option)
Not included
Not included
Included
Included
500+ Hatch Academy lessons
Included
Included
Included
Included
400 free designs included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Expert in-house support team
Included
Included
Included
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30-day money-back guarantee
Included
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Community of 30,000+ Hatchers
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WHEN YOU JOIN HATCH EMBROIDERY

Everything you need to succeed

Every purchase comes with a full ecosystem of support, learning, and community.

Hatch Academy

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Hatch Academy

Start your journey with over 500 expert lessons included with your purchase. Learn quickly and avoid common pitfalls.

Hatch Academy

Hatch Academy

Learn fast, create more.

All levels of Hatch Embroidery include access to the Hatch Academy with 72+ comprehensive courses and over 400 lessons, covering everything from beginner basics to advanced techniques.

  • 72+ comprehensive courses
  • 400+ expert lessons
  • Free for all Hatch Embroidery software owners
  • From novice to pro — our experts have you covered
FREE Blogs & Projects

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FREE Blogs & Projects

Over 150 inspirational blogs and projects written by our Hatch Embroidery experts to motivate and broaden your creativity.

FREE Blogs & Projects

FREE Blogs & Projects

Inspiration and ideas, whenever you need them.

Over 150 inspirational blogs and projects written by our Hatch Embroidery experts, filled with educational content, tips, ideas, and more to motivate and broaden your embroidery creativity.

  • 150+ free projects and blog posts
  • Written by Wilcom embroidery experts
  • Seasonal and themed projects throughout the year
  • Perfect for all skill levels
Community

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Community

Join our Facebook group where over 30,000 experienced Hatchers share ideas, help one another, and celebrate their love of embroidery.

Community

Community

30,000+ Hatchers ready to help.

Join our YouTube channel, Facebook page, and Facebook group where over 30,000 experienced Hatchers gather to help one another, share ideas, and celebrate their love of machine embroidery.

  • 30,000+ active community members
  • Facebook group with daily help and sharing
  • YouTube channel with video tutorials
  • Community of embroiderers worldwide
Free Designs

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Free Designs

400 high quality free designs come included with your software. Perfect for exploring all the editing tools from day one.

Free Designs

FREE Designs

400 high-quality designs, ready from day one.

400 high quality free designs come included with your software. They are perfect for trying out the various editing tools and stitching out embroidery designs on your machine from the moment you start.

  • 400 included embroidery designs
  • Ready to use straight out of the box
  • Perfect for exploring all editing tools
  • Great variety of styles and categories
Best Direct Support

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Best Direct Support

Our in-house expert support team will help you out quickly and efficiently. Real people who know embroidery inside out.

Best Direct Support

Best Direct Support

You are never on your own.

No matter your skill level, Hatch Embroidery surrounds you with support. From built-in tools to a thriving community and a world-class customer service team, help is always close by.

  • 200+ free Hatch Academy lessons included with your 30-day trial — learn at your own pace
  • F1 key in the software opens the relevant User Guide section instantly
  • Hints Docker provides short how-to videos right inside the software
  • Hatch Users Facebook group
  • Dedicated Help & Support site with FAQs and troubleshooting guides
  • Expert support team — submit a ticket and typically hear back within 24 hours
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

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30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

At Wilcom we are confident in Hatch Embroidery. If for any reason you are unhappy, you will get your money back, no questions asked.

30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

Buy risk free. No questions asked.

At Wilcom we are confident in the quality of Hatch Embroidery. If for any reason you are unhappy with the software within 30 days of purchasing, we will give your money back — no questions asked.

  • Applies to all Hatch Embroidery software products purchased directly from hatchembroidery.com
  • Also covers the first FlexPay payment if purchased on a payment plan
  • Technical issues our team cannot resolve are also fully refunded
  • Submit a request via our Help Center and we'll process it promptly
FREQUENTLY ASKED

Questions?
answered.

Start here if you need help:

  1. Browse the FAQs on this page
  2. Visit the Hatch Help Center
  3. Explore the Online User Guide
  4. Submit a support ticket

Our support team typically replies within one business day.

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.

START TODAY

Try every level free for 30 days

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.