Free cross stitch pattern maker that converts photos into printable DMC charts
Book formatting software for self-publishers
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Freemium
Paid
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One-time purchase price to be announced before launch. Without a license, the software works with basic features indefinitely but exports carry a watermark.
Key features
Photo-to-pattern conversion with unlimited free use
Authentic DMC thread color matching
Customizable stitch grid and Aida fabric sizes
Stitch preview before starting
PDF and PNG export with symbol chart and DMC legend
AI image generation and editing with credits
Private mode to keep patterns off public display
Commercial license included in all tiers
Supports Windows, macOS and Linux
Accepts Word and Markdown manuscripts
Generates print-ready PDF for KDP and IngramSpark
Creates EPUB 3 for ebook stores
Automatic layout of running heads and chapter openers
Professional typography with correct quotation marks and dashes
German language typography support
Works offline without requiring an account
Custom theme saving in licensed version
What makes it different
Fixed 8 credits per AI run with transparent pricing
Combines photo conversion and AI generation in one tool
Runs natively on Windows, macOS and Linux while the best-known alternative only runs on Mac
Professional typography handling for both English and German
Offline desktop app with no account or cloud dependency required
One-time purchase model instead of subscription
Includes free tools for KDP formatting and quote/dash fixing
StitchCraft
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