DRAWings PRO XII
DRAWings PRO XII is graphics and production software for embroidery, textile and screen printing, computerized quilting, cut and stencil crafting, and fabric…
What DRAWings PRO XII is
DRAWings PRO XII is graphics and production software for embroidery, textile and screen printing, computerized quilting, cut and stencil crafting, and fabric painting. It runs on macOS and Windows, imports vector and bitmap graphics, and exports designs in embroidery formats for a range of machines. Tools include automatic scaling to fit designs within a hoop, stitch-density adjustment within a 25% range, auto-digitizing, stitch simulation, and appliqué features. Version XII adds a patent-pending Sketch stitch engine, support for more machine models and hoop sizes, and printouts with barcodes that compatible embroidery machines can scan to load designs. Those printouts can include design information, stitch count, and color-change data. The package includes 204 embroidery-ready clipart items, 147 cut vector designs, and more than 3,000 embroidery designs. Designs can be copied from CorelDRAW or imported as exported CMX files, though DRAW-Stitch functionality is not available in this version. The full downloadable package costs $2,199, paid once; upgrades are listed at $399, paid once and $799, paid once for the respective earlier product lines. A free trial is available after submitting an evaluation form and receiving approval.
Good
- Automatic hoop-fit scaling for embroidery designs
- Stitch density adjustment within a 25% range
- Imports vector and bitmap graphics
- Includes more than 3,000 embroidery designs
- Free trial available after evaluation
Watch out
- Full package costs $2,199, paid once
- Activation and updates require an internet connection
- DRAW-Stitch functionality is no longer available
Who it suits
DRAWings PRO XII suits users producing embroidery and other textile or craft designs who need graphics imports and machine-format exports. The trial requires an evaluation form, and activation and updates need an active internet connection.
Verdict
DRAWings PRO XII combines graphics work with embroidery and textile production tools, with broad import and machine-format support. Check the version-specific CorelDRAW limitation and internet requirement before choosing it.
Plans and prices
From DRAWings PRO XII's own pricing page, checked 1 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Upgrade DRAWings PRO | $399, paid once | Upgrade from DRAWings PRO 1, 2, X3, 4, 5, 6, 8, X or XI · Downloadable edition |
| Upgrade Creative DRAWings | $799, paid once | Upgrade from Creative DRAWings 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, X or XI · Downloadable edition |
| DRAWings PRO XII Full package | $2,199, paid once | Downloadable edition |
The facts
Each one read from DRAWings PRO XII's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Activation requirement
- An active internet connection is required for activation and updates.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Barcode printouts
- Printouts can include a barcode that compatible embroidery machines scan to load designs, with design information, stitch count and color-change data.checked 1 Oct 2026
- CorelDRAW compatibility
- Users can copy and paste designs from CorelDRAW into DRAWings PRO XII or import .CMX files exported from CorelDRAW; DRAW-Stitch functionality is no longer available in this version.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Density control
- Stitch density in .dst, .pes, .jef, .vip and other embroidery files can be adjusted within a 25% range.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Embroidery formats
- It exports formats including Wings Systems NGS, Tajima DST/DSZ/DSB/TBF, SWF SST, Pfaff KSM/PCS/PCM, Singer XXX, Happy TAP, Bernina/Melco EXP, Brother/Baby Lock PEC/PES, Husqvarna HUS/VIP/VP3 and Janome JEF/SEW.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Fit to hoop
- The software automatically scales an embroidery design to fit within the embroidery area of the hoop.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Graphics formats
- The software reads vector formats including PDF, AI, CMX, SVG, EPS, EMF, DXF, WMF and PLT, plus bitmap formats including BMP, JPG/JPEG, GIF, TIF/TIFF, PNG and ICO.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Included assets
- The package includes 204 embroidery-ready clipart items, 147 cut vector designs and more than 3,000 embroidery designs.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Operating systems
- System requirements list Windows 10/11 and macOS latest and previous versions; the FAQ also lists Windows 8, 10 and 11 compatibility.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- DRAWstitch says it is committed to protecting personal information and identifies DRAWstitch International Limited in Limassol, Cyprus as the customer-data controller.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- DRAWings PRO XII is multifunctional software for graphics design, textile and screen printing, embroidery, computerized quilting, cut and stencil crafting, and fabric painting.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Security key
- The package includes a software license key, and the system requirements list an available USB port for installation or a security key where applicable.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Sketch stitch
- Version XII introduces a patent-pending Sketch stitch engine.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Support
- Technical support is available from DRAWstitch Ltd by email or through local partners, and the site provides online help and PDF manuals.checked 1 Oct 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- Limassol, Cypruschecked 28 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Machine support
- Version XII adds support for additional embroidery machine models and a wider variety of hoop sizes.checked 1 Oct 2026
Money
- Trial process
- The trial requires submitting an evaluation form; after review, which may take up to one business day, DRAWstitch emails a download link and activation instructions.checked 1 Oct 2026
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