# dot Customizer — Creative Embroidery App

> App for creating and editing embroidery designs for compatible machines. (iPhone/iPad app by DRAWstitch International Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-customizer/id1338725482 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [DRAWstitch International Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1236181242)
- Category: Lifestyle, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.10/5 from 14 App Store ratings · 22 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 188 MB
- Released: 2018-08-11
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-customizer/id1338725482/reviews.md

## What is dot Customizer?

dot Customizer is a free application for using with compatible embroidery machines.

With this app, you can create and edit embroidery designs and send them directly to the machine for embroidering. Great embroidery fun for everyone from beginners to experts!
 
What you can do:
· Simply choose any of the built-in designs and send wirelessly to the embroidery machine for stitching out (no need for cords or USB sticks to transfer designs).
· Combine embroidery designs with letters/words to create original designs.
· Add embroidery to other projects.
· Create original lettering designs with your favorite fonts.

Main features:
· 260 built-in embroidery designs from a range of categories
· 12 different English fonts plus one Japanese font (incl. Kanji)
· 2 different modes including easy-to-use "Beginner level" 
· A variety of editing functions: copy/paste/resize/stitch density adjustment/color selection/positioning etc.
· Embroidery simulation and trace functions to check the position on the fabric before stitching out
 
Supported OS:
iOS 12.0 or later
 
Supported screen size:
4.7 inches or larger

## Key features

- Create and edit embroidery designs
- Wireless design transfer to machines
- Combine designs with letters/words
- 260 built-in embroidery designs
- 13 different fonts
- Beginner and advanced modes
- Embroidery simulation and trace functions

## Recent user reviews (10 of 22)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-customizer/id1338725482/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Pretty good

*2024-08-30, version 1.10*

App is good for pretty basic projects wish there was a better option to create. I purchased the embroidery machine a few years back wondering if there is an updated app that may be compatible.

### 1/5 — Difficult & clunky

*2023-07-08, version 1.9*

Had to use for elna air artist. Took me a long time to understand it. Have been using it with difficulty and now trying to upload a file from Dropbox and Customizer will not show Dropbox in app. I have sync them both, then nothing. 
Terrible app. It’s C2000. As a textile designer using Wacom/Eneas I am done trying to figure this out.

### 1/5 — Won’t work

*2022-11-14, version 1.9*

This app doesn’t work! It will only see the pre loaded images.  Disappointed severely

### 2/5 — Nice pictures but app keeps crashing

*2021-11-26, version 1.8*

When you try and import designs it imports them in weird colours. If you try and import a second design the app crashes. Considering sending my machine back for a refund as it doesn’t work properly

### 1/5 — Please fix

*2021-09-10, version 1.7*

This app is really good and does everything I need it to. It’d honestly give it 5 stars I’m just giving 1 star so yous can hopefully read this a fix the issue I’m going to address. When I upload my own design it is very glitchy, and 9 time out of 10 it will completely brick my phone. It gets really frustrating.

### 2/5 — Nope

*2021-05-08, version 1.6.15*

At first this was really good and straight forward but now my design “cannot be found” and I have no idea how to fix it and I have read all the manuals and googled it too and nothing shows up for it...?

### 5/5 — Excellent Embroidery App

*2021-04-15, version 1.6.14*

I love this App! It’s easy to use and I’ve never had a problem with it.  I have downloaded designs from embroidery websites without a problem. It’s super easy to add, delete, move and change colors within the design. You can add letters, names, phrases also. You can increase or decrease the size of the designs without a problem.  Great app—thank you!!!

### 2/5 — It’s ok

*2020-12-12, version 1.6.11*

It mostly does its job. My biggest problem is that the app will sometimes refuse to save your embroidery file. Like I have to arrange the file and try to save it, it closes and takes you to the folder, and then the file is gone. So then you have to recreate the work all over again. I haven’t found a workaround that fixes this besides saving after every step and hope it keeps is (which means a lot of doing the same step over and over until it takes).

### 5/5 — Great app but more instructions needed

*2020-08-21, version 1.6.11*

I’ve had my embroidery machine for 9 months now and did struggle at the beginning with lack of instruction. I am l learning more and more all the time and am amazed at what this little app can do. Reading through reviews it does  seem most of the bad reviews are from people confused about how to import designs from outside the app. Perhaps a tutorial on this would be helpful.

### 1/5 — Can’t open the JEF file in the APP

*2020-08-05, version 1.6.11*

This is not working ! Please fix this error , I tried so many times by opening the jef file in the Customizer app but when it finished , nothing is there ..... Also I tried iPad 4 and iPhone 11 Pro , none of these working

## Frequently asked questions about dot Customizer

### What is dot Customizer used for?

dot Customizer is a free application designed for creating and editing embroidery designs. You can then send these designs wirelessly to compatible embroidery machines for stitching.

### Is dot Customizer free to use?

Yes, dot Customizer is a free application. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements, making it completely free to download and use.

### What devices can I use dot Customizer on?

dot Customizer is available for iOS devices, specifically iPhones and iPads, running iOS 12.0 or later. It requires a screen size of 4.7 inches or larger.

### How many designs and fonts are included in dot Customizer?

The app comes with 260 built-in embroidery designs across various categories, along with 12 English fonts and one Japanese font (including Kanji).

### Does dot Customizer have different skill levels?

Yes, dot Customizer offers two modes, including an easy-to-use 'Beginner level' mode, making it accessible for users of all experience levels in embroidery.

### Can I combine designs and text in dot Customizer?

Absolutely. You can combine built-in embroidery designs with letters or words using your favorite fonts to create unique, personalized designs.

### How often is dot Customizer updated?

The app was last updated on August 29, 2024, to version 1.10. This indicates regular updates to improve functionality and compatibility.

### What are the editing capabilities of dot Customizer?

dot Customizer provides a variety of editing functions, including copy, paste, resize, stitch density adjustment, color selection, and positioning, allowing for detailed design customization.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.10 — 2024-08-29

Bug fixes and performance enhancements

### 1.9 — 2021-12-13

Various fixes and speed improvements.

### 1.8 — 2021-11-15

Various fixes and speed improvements.

### 1.7 — 2021-06-08

Support for hoop movement from the device
Support for zoom in machine monitoring

### 1.6.15 — 2021-04-29

Support for hoop movement from the device
Support for zoom in machine monitoring

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