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StitchBuddy HD

StitchBuddy HD

Editor for Machine Embroidery

296 ratings
128 reviews
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Details

Released
May 11, 2012
Updated
October 4, 2026

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Developer

Matthias Arndt
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About

Manage, edit, and preview machine embroidery designs on your mobile device. Modify designs at the stitch level, change thread colors, and sync across devices. Supports various file formats and printing options.

✓Rotate, flip, move, resize designs
✓Modify designs without changing stitch count
✓Copy, paste, and combine designs
✓Change thread colors and palettes
✓3D stitch display and zoom options
✓File management with previews
✓Convert between embroidery formats
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What users say about StitchBuddy HD

Reviews of StitchBuddy HD are mixed: the Productivity app is rated 4.1/5 from 296 App Store ratings. What users like most: great app for beginners, excellent storage management. Top complaints: difficult to use, doesn't work as described. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Great app for beginners
  • 💡Excellent storage management
  • 👍User-friendly and intuitive
  • 👍Syncs between devices
  • 👍Affordable pricing
  • 🚀Prompt customer support

Negative things

  • 🐛Difficult to use
  • 🐛Doesn't work as described
  • 🐛Crashes frequently
  • 🐛Limited functionality
  • 🐛Cannot create designs
  • 🐛Cannot transfer designs to USB
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What's New in StitchBuddy HD

3.9.1

October 4, 2026

• Pasting stitches was broken by the last update - fixed.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$19.99

StitchBuddy Go

Remove limitation to 1,000 stitches

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Great design editor

This is my go to app for editing embroidery designs. I took one star off for lack of continuity. The iPad version lacks the features contained in iMac version.
Kkatsachatter

Very difficult to use

The old version was easy to use, but since the made the changes some years ago I find this almost impossible to use
Kk205m

App funktioniert nicht

Ich habe die Pro-Version für mein iPad gekauft gekauft, aber bin sehr enttäuscht. Ich kann nur den Lesemodus öffnen, aber Dateien können dort nicht bearbeitet werden. Ich kann sie aber nicht in der Galerie öffnen. Für mich ein sehr ärgerlicher Fehlkauf. Schade !!!
DDgktc

Response from developer

Handelt es sich vielleicht um ein Dateiformat, dass StitchBuddy HD zwar lesen, nicht aber schreiben kann (siehe App-Beschreibung)? Dann kann das Stickmuster in der Galerie umgewandelt werden. Auf jeden Fall könnte ich bei einer detaillierten Problembeschreibung an info@stitchbuddy.de schneller und besser helfen...

Great App!

I’ve been using this app for a few years now and love it! I mainly use it to view my file designs on my iPhone or iPad before saving to a usb to stitch out.
SShannynRaelyn

Beware

I can’t upload my designs
MMedinalove13
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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Cannot open certain file formats (e.g., HUS)

Bug

Inconsistent performance across devices

Bug

Unexpected behavior when importing designs

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Requested Features

4 requests

Add ability to create designs from scratch

Feature

Improve file transfer options (e.g., AirDrop)

Feature

Enhance color editing capabilities

Feature

Provide more comprehensive tutorials and documentation

Feature

FAQ

What can I do with StitchBuddy HD?

StitchBuddy HD allows you to manage, edit, and preview machine embroidery designs directly on your iPhone or iPad. You can rotate, resize, move, flip, and delete parts of designs, as well as change thread colors and even combine multiple designs. It also offers features like adding basting stitches and centering designs in the hoop.

What file formats does StitchBuddy HD support?

The app supports importing designs in various formats including Janome JEF, JEF+, JPX, SEW; Brother PES, PEC; Melco EXP; Tajima DST; and Pfaff VP3, KSM, PCS, PCQ, PCD. It can export designs in Janome JEF, Brother PES v1.0, PEC, Melco EXP, Tajima DST, and Pfaff PCS formats.

Is StitchBuddy HD free to use?

You can test StitchBuddy HD with all its functions for free. However, saving designs is limited to 1,000 stitches in the free version. To remove this limitation and unlock full saving capabilities, an in-app purchase is available.

Can I use StitchBuddy HD on my computer?

StitchBuddy HD is designed for iPhone and iPad, providing mobile access to your embroidery designs. It offers synchronization between different devices via iCloud, allowing you to stay in sync with your computer. You can also open designs in other applications or share them via AirDrop.

Does StitchBuddy HD help with digitizing embroidery designs?

No, StitchBuddy HD does not digitize embroidery designs. Its primary function is to edit, manage, and preview existing machine embroidery files. Digitizing is a separate process that creates the initial embroidery pattern from artwork.