StitchBuddy HD

Name: StitchBuddy HD
Rating: 4.1 (265 reviews)
Author: Matthias Arndt

Editor for Machine Embroidery

Free · In‑App Purchases

265 Ratings
Ages

4+
Years
Category

Productivity
Developer

Matthias Arndt
Language

EN
+ 1 More
Size

5
MB

Crystal clear previews and file icons; edit and merge designs: A Swiss army knife for machine embroidery! Have your machine embroidery designs always at hand, wherever you are! Enjoy beautiful previews on your iPhone and iPad, manage and modify designs down to stitch level, and stay in sync with your computer. Features: • Rotate, flip, move, resize, or delete selected parts or the entire design. • Resize selected parts or the entire design (without adjusting the stitch count). • Copy and paste to duplicate parts, or to combine different designs. • Center a design in the hoop. • Add basting stitches to fix the underlay. • Change individual thread colors, or replace the entire palette. • Select from several different manufacturer thread charts. • Reorder threads and delete color changes. • Display options incl. zooming, 3D stitch display, or stitch structure. • File management with folders and design previews. • Print detail sheets via AirPrint. • Share design files, detail sheets, or real-size templates (PDF). • Multiple levels of Undo while editing. • Convert designs to other embroidery file formats. • Synchronization between different devices via iCloud. • Supports various storage locations including USB sticks. • Open designs in other applications or share by AirDrop. Supported import formats (read): • Janome JEF, JEF+, JPX, SEW • Brother PES, PEC • Melco EXP • Tajima DST • Pfaff VP3, KSM, PCS, PCQ, PCD Supported export formats (write): • Janome JEF • Brother PES v1.0 (130 x 180 mm), PEC • Melco EXP • Tajima DST • Pfaff PCS You can test StitchBuddy HD with all functions for free (saving designs is limited to 1,000 stitches). Unlock this limitation via In-App purchase if you like StitchBuddy HD and want to support its development ... and please share your experience with others by leaving a rating or review! Additional information, FAQs and video tutorials can be found at StitchBuddy's website. NOTE: StitchBuddy HD does not digitize embroidery designs.

Ratings & Reviews

4.1

out of 5

265 Ratings

Best embroidery software for Mac users!
09/27/2019

NicPapScott
I love StitchBuddy and have it installed on all my Mac devices - iMac, iPad and even iPhone. The ease for which you can edit and create embroidery designs while lounging with your iPad is amazing! It keeps a thumbnail image of all your purchased files organized and easy to find when creating new monograms or whatever you embroider. It has a simple and intuitive way to edit files that saves as you go. To top it all off, StitchBuddy is reasonably priced compared to other embroidery software and has the ability to try it before you buy it (you can’t save regular sized files before purchasing). There isn’t much out there for Mac users, but StitchBuddy can be used on all your Mac devices!

Developer Response
Thank you so much 😊
Best embroidery software for Mac users!
09/27/2019

NicPapScott

I love StitchBuddy and have it installed on all my Mac devices - iMac, iPad and even iPhone. The ease for which you can edit and create embroidery designs while lounging with your iPad is amazing! It keeps a thumbnail image of all your purchased files organized and easy to find when creating new monograms or whatever you embroider. It has a simple and intuitive way to edit files that saves as you go. To top it all off, StitchBuddy is reasonably priced compared to other embroidery software and has the ability to try it before you buy it (you can’t save regular sized files before purchasing). There isn’t much out there for Mac users, but StitchBuddy can be used on all your Mac devices!
Developer Response 09/27/2019
Thank you so much 😊
Excellent Storage Management
11/05/2021

CollinsMS
I’m a hobbyist but have used an embroidery machine since 2003. I have played with multiple applications to help manage and view my inventory of .pes files and nothing worked good until StitchBuddy. I love this app and how it ties into the file system. So existing files or newly downloaded files show up with a correct thumbnail before you add them to the app. Plus the ability to nest files into folder is amazing. Don’t get me wrong I also use the other options in the app such as merging and manipulation. For me letting someone look through my files using my iPhone and choosing what to embroider is priceless.

Developer Response
It's just great to get so wonderful reviews! Thank you! 😀
Excellent Storage Management
11/05/2021

CollinsMS

I’m a hobbyist but have used an embroidery machine since 2003. I have played with multiple applications to help manage and view my inventory of .pes files and nothing worked good until StitchBuddy. I love this app and how it ties into the file system. So existing files or newly downloaded files show up with a correct thumbnail before you add them to the app. Plus the ability to nest files into folder is amazing. Don’t get me wrong I also use the other options in the app such as merging and manipulation. For me letting someone look through my files using my iPhone and choosing what to embroider is priceless.
Developer Response 11/06/2021
It's just great to get so wonderful reviews! Thank you! 😀
Don’t rely on the reviews!
11/24/2020

wholelottacrazydogs
Make sure you carefully read the description! The reviews seem to indicate a usability that does NOT exist. You CANNOT create with this. If you can change colors of portions of it without changing the rest I can’t figure it out (for example changing a solid colored word PRIDE to individual letters being different colors). Changing colors in general is very difficult because it’s hard to see exactly which stitches you’re changing. Maybe if you have a simple design it’s not bad but if you’re looking at an in the hoop design good luck figuring out which layer you’re on. And if you want to select something that’s not in a box or a continuous stitch it ain’t gonna happen. It’s basically useless. Even reordering colors is out unless you have a really good understanding of the color names in the pattern ( you know how embroidery files go - peacock blue could be grey or could be purple!) because it doesn’t highlight the stitches when you tap a color.

Developer Response
Please watch some of the video tutorials at www.stitchbuddy.de to learn e.g. how to split a solid colored part into individual ones, or how to select parts of a design for modifications. And of course take reviews with a grain of salt and use the free trial to build your own opinion ... too bad you are rewarding this opportunity with a one-star review.
Don’t rely on the reviews!
11/24/2020

wholelottacrazydogs

Make sure you carefully read the description! The reviews seem to indicate a usability that does NOT exist. You CANNOT create with this. If you can change colors of portions of it without changing the rest I can’t figure it out (for example changing a solid colored word PRIDE to individual letters being different colors). Changing colors in general is very difficult because it’s hard to see exactly which stitches you’re changing. Maybe if you have a simple design it’s not bad but if you’re looking at an in the hoop design good luck figuring out which layer you’re on. And if you want to select something that’s not in a box or a continuous stitch it ain’t gonna happen. It’s basically useless. Even reordering colors is out unless you have a really good understanding of the color names in the pattern ( you know how embroidery files go - peacock blue could be grey or could be purple!) because it doesn’t highlight the stitches when you tap a color.
Developer Response 11/27/2020
Please watch some of the video tutorials at www.stitchbuddy.de to learn e.g. how to split a solid colored part into individual ones, or how to select parts of a design for modifications. And of course take reviews with a grain of salt and use the free trial to build your own opinion ... too bad you are rewarding this opportunity with a one-star review.
Great App for Beginners
10/26/2021

Toy lady 193
I am new to embroidery and wanted a simple editing program. When I couldn’t figure out how to perform editing functions on iPad, I sent an email to the developer. Within 12 hours , not only did he respond, but I now can do exactly what I had hoped to do with some of my designs! I will be purchasing the upgraded version on my MAC as well! This software is perfect for beginners who want to do some simple editing!!

Developer Response
Thanks for your feedback and support 😀
Great App for Beginners
10/26/2021

Toy lady 193

I am new to embroidery and wanted a simple editing program. When I couldn’t figure out how to perform editing functions on iPad, I sent an email to the developer. Within 12 hours , not only did he respond, but I now can do exactly what I had hoped to do with some of my designs! I will be purchasing the upgraded version on my MAC as well! This software is perfect for beginners who want to do some simple editing!!
Developer Response 10/27/2021
Thanks for your feedback and support 😀