SewWhat-Pro (SWP) is software for viewing, editing and converting embroidery files for various different sewing manufacturers. It includes various Integrated Project Management features (see the description of SewWhat-Pro features below). A plugin is available from myriaCross (see features list below) for converting Cross-Stitch files to embroidery files.
Use the Download button below to install both the free 30-day Demo (no purchase necessary) and the retail version, as well as to update the software. Do not update during the DEMO period, as this will cause immediate expiration of the trial. Download the manual for more details about the many features available in SewWhat-Pro. MAC users should use the MAC Download button below and can refer to installation instructions for details.
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To use this language support, open SewWhat-Pro and click the Options menu item Languages and choose the desired language there.
- View embroidery files, even if they are included in zip or rar archives
- View thumbnails (in Album View) of files in your working directory
- Write Designer-1© floppy disks and USB drives
- Use TrueType fonts [TTF©] to create monogram lettering (with varying degrees of quality)
- Resize, reposition, delete, rotate, and merge sewing patterns
- Convert from, and save to, various file formats (see chart below) either individually or in batch mode
- Simulate the real-time stitch out of a pattern
- Change individual thread colors and background fabrics
- Print out the design and design summary
- View (or hide) a stitch histogram of the thread length distribution for each pattern
- Hide or view (as thickened or dashed lines) jump stitches
- ICON toolbar button to toggle between thread pane information and alphabet mode for easy entering of pre-digitized lettering
- Applique cutter tool for creating SVG and JPG files for outline of applique, used to cut applique fabric in Cameo© and Cricut© software
- Cutting toolbar allows graphical separation of patterns at specific stitches
- Density adjustment dialog to resize a pattern at constant density
- Graphical or text-based reordering of thread color stops is available
- Capability to write Smart Media or Compact Flash cards for Singer, Brother, Janome, and new Bernina machines
- Converts Cross Stitch patterns to embroidery files using a “plugin” from myriaCross (MC). You may download the DEMO, or purchase the MC plugin for SewWhat-Pro, here. Once the plugin is installed, it becomes seamlessly integrated into the SewWhat-Pro workspace and can be used to preview and convert a variety of different Cross-stitch formats. if the plugin stops working after updating to a newer version of Windows, simply uninstall and reinstall it.
- Supports a command-line interface for file conversion which has the form:
- SewWhat-Pro.exe file1.ext1 file2.ext2 /c
Integrated Project Management Features of SewWhat-Pro
- Includes an editable table for entering project information
- Easily editable list of thread colors and manufacturer brands
- Capability to read/write thread color “txt” files for single/multiple projects
- Thread palettes from a large number of manufacturers are available
- Customizable user-defined thread palettes can be easily added
File Types Supported by SewWhat-Pro
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System Requirements
Minimum system requirements
| CPU: | 1,5 GHz Intel or AMD 32-bit (x86) processor |
| RAM: | 1 GB of RAM (for Windows XP O/S) or 2 GB of RAM (for Windows Vista® & Windows® 7) , 3GB of RAM (for Windows Vista™ 64-bit and Windows® 7 64-bit) |
| Hard disk: | 1 GB of free uncompressed space |
| CD-ROM: | For installation |
| Graphics card: | 3D DirectX 10 accelerator with at least 512 MB dedicated RAM, 32-bit color. |
| Monitor Resolution: | 1024x768 32bpp |
| O/S: | Windows XP®, or Windows Vista®, Windows ® 7 with the latest Service Packs. |
| Ports: | Available USB port for the USB Security key. |
Recommended system requirements
| CPU: | 2+ GHz Intel or AMD (x86) processor |
| RAM: | 2 GB of RAM (for Windows XP® O/S), 3GB of RAM (for Windows Vista™ & Windows® 7), 4GB of RAM (for Windows Vista™ 64-bit and Windows® 7 64-bit) |
| Hard disk: | 1 GB of free uncompressed space |
| DVD/CD-ROM: | For installation |
| Graphics card: | 3D PCI express accelerator with DirectX 9.0c compatible drivers and at least 512MB of RAM |
| Monitor Resolution: | 1280x1024 monitor resolution |
| O/S: | Windows XP (with Service Pack 3 or later) or Vista™ or 7 |
| Ports: | 1 free USB port |
| Printer: | Windows-compatible Laser-inkjet printer. |