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Threaded vs Penfont

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Threaded compared with Penfont
DetailThreaded logo Threaded Penfont
What it doesTurn photos into stitchable cross stitch and needlepoint patterns Your handwriting, as a real font.
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given 2023
Based inUS US
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). Not given
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
  • Drop in photos of existing handwritten pages like notebook pages and letters (beta)
  • Print template and photograph for complete font creation
  • Edit individual letters: move, resize, clean up, or redraw
  • Letter variants and multiple font weights
  • One-click installation or export to .ttf and .woff formats
  • Private on-device processing with no uploads or accounts
  • Works with Pages, Keynote, Figma and other applications
  • Compatible with macOS 14 Sonoma or later on Apple Silicon or Intel
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
  • All processing stays on your Mac with no uploads or accounts required
  • Can read both printed templates and existing handwritten pages
  • Editable letters let you customize each character before finalizing
  • Create letter variants and multiple font weights from one handwriting sample
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last check5 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)16
Citation Flow (Majestic)1615
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