Hatch Embroidery 2 is a powerful embroidery digitizing and design program developed by Wilcom. It includes professional lettering, auto-digitizing, precise stitch editing, multi-hooping, and 3D TrueView simulation to help you achieve clean, professional embroidery results.
Important License Note
Hatch Embroidery 2 uses a one-PC license. Activation is permanently linked to a single computer.
Main Features
- Manual and auto-digitizing for full design flexibility
- Advanced lettering tools with professional embroidery fonts
- 3D TrueView preview for realistic stitch simulation
- Detailed editing controls: density, underlay, trims, and compensation
- Multi-hooping support for large and oversized designs
- Artwork preparation tools for a cleaner digitizing workflow
- Export to all major embroidery machine formats
Compatible Embroidery Machines & Formats
Hatch Embroidery 2 supports most embroidery machines worldwide, including:
- Brother / BabyLock (PES, PHC)
- Bernina (EXP)
- Tajima (DST)
- Janome / Elna (JEF)
- Barudan, Ricoma, and more
Supported formats include DST, PES, EXP, JEF, VP3, XXX, and additional common formats.
How It Works
Import your artwork, digitize it manually or with auto-digitizing, fine-tune stitches, preview the result in 3D, then export the file in your machine’s format. Hatch Embroidery 2 is designed to keep the workflow simple for beginners while still offering professional-level control.
Included Tools & Modules
- Digitizer Suite
- Lettering & Monogramming Tools
- Auto-Digitizing Module
- Stitch Editing & Optimization
- Appliqué Tools
- Multi-Hoop Manager
FAQ
1) Does Hatch Embroidery 2 work with most embroidery machines?
Yes. It exports to the major embroidery formats used worldwide.
2) Does the software include auto-digitizing?
Yes. Hatch includes an auto-digitizing engine to convert artwork into stitches quickly.
3) Is the license transferable?
No. Hatch Embroidery 2 is activated for one PC only, and the license is permanently tied to that computer.



