SewArt
SewArt converts raster and vector images into embroidery files for machine sewing.
What SewArt is
SewArt converts raster and vector images into embroidery files for machine sewing. It accepts BMP, PNG, JPG, GIF, SVG, WMF, and EMF artwork, and exports PES, DST, JEF, EXP, HUS, VIP, VP3, and XXX formats. Digitizing can be automatic or manual, with pattern fills, stitch-angle choices, and a manual satin-fill stitch tool. Image-preparation options include color reduction, smoothing, color merging, and speckle removal. A free 30-day demo is available, though files saved from it are limited to at most three colors. The SewArt license costs 75.00 USD one-time, with no additional update fees; a 93.00 USD one-time CD option includes an email download and ships only in the US. Windows downloads are available in 32-bit and 64-bit versions. A Mac download is offered but requires Windows emulation software. The maker says output can be converted in SewWhat-Pro or other embroidery editors to additional formats for most home and commercial machines.
Good
- Imports raster and vector image formats.
- Offers both automatic and manual digitizing.
- Includes pattern fills and stitch-angle choices.
- No additional update fees are listed.
- Demo runs without internet.
Watch out
- Demo saves converted files with at most three colors.
- Mac version requires Windows emulation software.
- Retail version needs internet for registration checks.
Who it suits
SewArt is for people who want to turn artwork into embroidery patterns for sewing on an embroidery machine. It suits users who need manual or automatic digitizing and the listed image-preparation controls.
Verdict
SewArt provides image preparation and embroidery digitizing tools across a range of input and output formats. Check the demo's color limit and the Mac emulation requirement before choosing it.
Plans and prices
From SewArt's own pricing page, checked 3 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| SewArt | $75, paid once | Email download · one license for up to 2 computers for your exclusive use · One-time purchase; no additional update fees |
| SewArt (CD) | $93, paid once | CD ships only in the US · one license for up to 2 computers for your exclusive use · One-time purchase; includes email download |
The facts
Each one read from SewArt's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Digitizing controls
- The software offers auto-digitizing and manual digitizing, pattern fills, stitch-angle choices, and a manual satin-fill stitch tool.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Embroidery outputs
- Supported output formats include PES, DST, JEF, EXP, HUS, VIP, VP3, and XXX.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Image inputs
- Supported inputs include BMP, PNG, JPG, GIF, SVG, WMF, and EMF files.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Image preparation
- Image-processing tools include color reduction, smoothing, color merging, and speckle removal to prepare artwork for digitizing.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker describes SewArt as a tool for people digitizing images into embroidery patterns they can sew on an embroidery machine.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Internet requirement
- The maker says the demo needs no internet, while the retail version needs internet to register and temporarily for registration checks during initial use; afterward it can run offline.checked 3 Oct 2026
- License limit
- The manual says one license permits installation on one desktop and one laptop when the purchaser is the sole user on both.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- SewArt converts raster and vector images into embroidery file formats for machine sewing.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Security and privacy
- S & S Computing says it does not collect or retain customer data on its website.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker provides product support by email, phone, or remote session, and the SewArt support group offers user help and tips.checked 3 Oct 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Machine compatibility
- The maker says SewArt output can be converted by SewWhat-Pro or other embroidery editors into additional formats compatible with most home and commercial machines.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Mac support
- The maker offers a Mac download, but says the Mac version requires Windows emulation software.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Windows support
- SewArt is available in 32-bit and 64-bit Windows downloads, and the maker says all Windows versions including Windows 11 can be installed from the Microsoft Store.checked 3 Oct 2026
Money
- Trial limit
- The 30-day demo is free to evaluate, and at most 3 colors are saved to converted embroidery files during the demo.checked 3 Oct 2026
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