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Threaded vs Flag Maker Free

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Threaded compared with Flag Maker Free
DetailThreaded logo ThreadedFlag Maker Free logo Flag Maker Free
What it doesTurn photos into stitchable cross stitch and needlepoint patterns Free online flag creator with no sign-up or watermarks
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given 2026
Based inUS Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Free
PricingFree plan includes full editor, photo-to-pattern conversion, DMC and Anchor thread matching, and one saved design up to 100 x 100 stitches. Pro: $15/month billed monthly or $10/month billed yearly ($120/year). Free. Optional paid HD print file (300 DPI PDF) planned; all current features stay free.
Key features
  • Photo-to-pattern conversion that creates gridded cross stitch charts
  • Color matching across 49 real thread libraries including DMC, Anchor, Madeira, and Cosmo
  • Exact stitch and skein counts for every color
  • Print-ready PDF charts with named-thread legend and symbol grids
  • Hand-editing tools including magic wand select, text, shapes, and fill
  • Supports both cross stitch and needlepoint on various fabric counts and canvas meshes
  • Works in web browser on Mac, Windows, Chromebook, and iPad with no installation
  • Skeins calculator and progress tracking in Pro plan
  • 17 layouts including bicolor, tricolor, Nordic cross, saltire, canton, chevron and border
  • 20 symbols: star, crescent, sun, triangle, square, shield, mountains, waves and more
  • PNG export from 600px to 4800px wide
  • Scalable SVG vector export
  • Animated waving GIF and WebM video export
  • Printable pages in US Letter and A4 formats
  • Black-and-white coloring page outlines
  • Color pickers and one-click color palettes
  • Undo and redo with keyboard shortcuts
  • Five standard flag aspect ratios: 2:3, 1:2, 3:5, 1:1 and 10:19
What makes it different
  • Color-matched to 49 real thread brands you can actually buy
  • Exact stitch counts prevent running out of thread mid-project
  • Print-ready PDF charts made for the armchair, not the screen
  • No sign-up, watermarks or account required
  • Real vector output as SVG files that stay sharp at any size
  • Private by design – flags drawn in browser and never uploaded
  • Works on phones, tablets and desktop with no installation required
Community votes00
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Trust Flow (Majestic)10
Citation Flow (Majestic)1614
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