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Cross Stitch Pattern Generator vs Shotomatic

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Cross Stitch Pattern Generator compared with Shotomatic
DetailCross Stitch Pattern Generator logo Cross Stitch Pattern GeneratorShotomatic logo Shotomatic
What it doesTurn any photo into a printable cross stitch pattern Turn clicks into step-by-step guides
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Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingOne pattern: $5.99 USD. Stitcher's pass: $7.99 USD per month. Free preview available before purchase. Free: up to 5 captured steps per session, unlimited saved guides and documents, basic editing and export tools. Pro Lifetime (1 Mac): $39 one-time. Pro Lifetime (3 Macs): $109 one-time. Pro Subscription (3 Macs): $12/month or $72/year.
Key features
  • Free preview before purchase
  • DMC color matching to real thread
  • Calculated skein counts for each color
  • Symbol chart for stitching
  • Ready-made pattern library
  • Re-export photos at different sizes free
  • Large patterns split across pages
  • Photo stays in browser, never stored
  • Adjustable stitch and color counts
  • Action Capture: save target state before each accepted click and create editable step-by-step guides
  • Timed screenshot capture with configurable intervals
  • Keypress automation to simulate keystrokes between shots
  • Website batch capture for multiple URLs at once
  • Export formats: PDF, PNG, JPG, WebP, ZIP, and MP4
  • Editing tools: text, shapes, lines, arrows, framing, and Action Focus
  • Multi-page document capture for books, comics, and webcomics
  • Capture entire screen, specific window, or custom area
  • Timelapse video creation from screenshot sessions
  • Offline operation: all captures stay on Mac unless shared
What makes it different
  • Processes photos entirely in user's browser with no storage
  • Designed for stitching, not just appearance
  • Patterns tested with actual needle before release
  • Pay once per photo, unlimited re-exports
  • Includes shopping list with exact skein quantities
  • Click-driven guide creation: Action Capture turns completed tasks into ordered, editable step-by-step guides automatically
  • Hands-free automation: timed capture workflows let users complete tasks without manual screenshot intervention
  • Local privacy: all captures remain on the user's Mac and work entirely offline
  • One-pass workflow: capture, review, and export in one unified application
  • Flexible export: multiple formats including PDF, PNG, JPG, WebP, ZIP, and MP4 video
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)16 +2 (up) since last check23 −1 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)77
Citation Flow (Majestic)3034
Referring domains (Majestic)64129

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