Hatch Embroidery 2 is the professional embroidery digitizing software developed by Wilcom — the world leader in commercial embroidery software. Designed for both home hobbyists and professional embroiderers, Hatch 2 combines powerful auto-digitizing, advanced manual tools and an intuitive interface to transform any artwork into machine-ready embroidery files with precision and ease.
Hatch 2 delivers manual and auto-digitizing, extensive lettering and monogramming tools, 3D TrueView stitch simulation, Fabric Assist for automatic fabric-specific stitch adjustment, multi-hooping support for oversized designs, appliqué tools, stitch effects, and a built-in design library. Compatible with all major embroidery machine formats. Available on Windows — delivered by email.
Key features
- Manual & auto-digitizing
- Extensive lettering tools
- Monogramming tools
- 3D TrueView stitch simulation preview
- Fabric Assist — auto fabric adjustment
- Multi-hooping support
- Appliqué tools
- Stitch effects library
- Color management
- Thread brand libraries
- Advanced stitch editing (density, underlay)
- Pull compensation
- Built-in design & font library
- EmbroideryConnect WiFi device support
- 30+ embroidery machine format export
Compatible machines
✓ Compatible with all major embroidery machines| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| BERNINA | Compatible BERNINA embroidery machines |
| Brother | Brother PE, SE and Innov-ís series |
| Janome | Compatible Janome embroidery machines |
| Husqvarna Viking | Compatible Viking and Pfaff machines |
| All brands | All machines via DST, PES, EXP, JEF and 30+ formats |
Applications & file formats
| Apparel | T-shirts, hoodies, jackets and garment embroidery |
| Monogramming | Personalized monograms and lettering |
| Gifts & home décor | Pillows, towels, bags and decorative embroidery |
| Patches | Embroidered patches and badges |
| Fashion | Decorative and artistic embroidery designs |
| DST, EXP | Tajima and Melco machine formats |
| PES, JEF | Brother and Janome embroidery formats |
| VP3, HUS | Husqvarna Viking formats |
| XXX, SEW | Singer and Elna formats — 30+ total |