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Stitchmate vs Image Outliner

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Stitchmate compared with Image Outliner
DetailStitchmate logo StitchmateImage Outliner logo Image Outliner
What it doesFree online cross stitch design tool — convert photos or design charts for cross stitch, needlepoint, diamond painting, crochet and fuse beads Free image to outline converter for clean outlines, stencils, and line drawings
StageStartup Not given
Founded2025 Not given
Based inAM Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree: Create and edit patterns, PNG exports. Unlock packs: $7.99 for 1 pattern, $12 for 5 patterns, $20 for 10 patterns (never expire). Personal Pass: $14.99 for 30 days, $59 for 1 year, $99 lifetime. Plus Pass: $24.99 for 30 days, $99 for 1 year, $149 lifetime. Free: $0 with unlimited local tools and 12 signup credits. Maker: $8.99/mo with 160 monthly AI credits. Studio: $19.99/mo with 420 monthly AI credits. Unlimited: $99.99/mo with unlimited AI usage. One-time packs: Try Pack $3.99 (25 credits), Project Pack $10.99 (120 credits), Batch Pack $29.99 (280
Key features
  • Convert photos to cross stitch patterns with real-time preview
  • FLOW Score to measure pattern stitchability
  • Support for 60+ embroidery floss brands including DMC, Anchor, Cosmo and Madeira
  • Text tool with 48 stitch-friendly fonts
  • One-click confetti cleanup to reduce scattered single stitches
  • Printable PDF export with symbols, thread legend and stitch counts
  • Full, half, quarter and backstitch support with French knots and beads
  • Multi-layer non-destructive editing with unlimited undo/redo
  • Progress tracker to mark stitches as you work
  • Desktop app for Mac and Windows with offline support
  • Local browser preview without signup
  • Multiple outline styles: Clean Outline, Edge Map, Stencil, Thin Lines, Cricut Cut Lines
  • Adjustable stroke, smoothing, threshold, and outline color
  • Transparent PNG output for stickers and layered designs
  • AI Enhance for cleaner print-ready results
  • Supports JPG, PNG, and WEBP formats
  • No watermark on free exports
  • Credit-based AI processing system
What makes it different
  • 79% fewer confetti stitches than competing converters at default settings
  • Runs in browser on any device with no download required
  • One-time payments with no auto-renewing subscriptions
  • Made by one independent developer, not a company
  • Fair pricing adjusted by country using purchasing power parity
  • Free local tools work without account or AI cost
  • Faster than manual editors like Photoshop or Canva
  • Privacy by default with local processing
  • Focused workflow without unnecessary complexity
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)18 +1 (up) since last check23 −1 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)34
Citation Flow (Majestic)2428
Referring domains (Majestic)1969

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