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DetailThreaded logo Threadedidmly logo idmly
What it doesTurn photos into stitchable cross stitch and needlepoint patterns HTML design in. Editable InDesign out.
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given 2026
Based inUS ZA
Pricing modelFreemium Paid
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 preview: two most detailed pages of any design, twice, no account needed. $49 lifetime license: unlimited full conversions, activate on up to 10 browsers or devices, works in browser and from AI agents over MCP.
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
  • Converts HTML to native .idml files that open in Adobe InDesign
  • Real text frames with reflowable content
  • Named paragraph and character styles automatically created
  • Charts and tables as editable vector objects
  • Images placed and linked in a Links folder
  • Free preview of two most detailed pages without account
  • MCP server integration with Claude, Cursor, and other AI agents
  • 14-day fix-or-refund guarantee on licensed conversions
  • Supports output in Affinity Publisher as well as InDesign
  • Works with all CSS frameworks including Tailwind and Bootstrap
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
  • Deterministic conversion engine—no machine learning, same input always produces same output
  • Files deleted immediately after conversion—complete privacy, no storage or training
  • Native InDesign files, not PDFs—fully editable text, styles and charts
  • Direct integration with AI design tools through MCP protocol
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last check6 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)14
Citation Flow (Majestic)1624
Referring domains (Majestic)536

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