Auto-digitize with Color PhotoStitch

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Use Auto-Digitizing > Color PhotoStitch to automatically turn photographs and other bitmap artwork into multi-colored embroidery.

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Use Auto-Digitizing > Crop Bitmap to crop bitmap artwork for use with auto-digitizing.

Use Color PhotoStitch to create embroidery from photographs and other images. While Photo Flash and Reef PhotoStitch produce designs in single-color stitching, Color PhotoStitch produces variegated stitching using multiple thread colors. The goal is the same for any photo – to employ the fewest colors/threads to obtain the fewest stitches and trims for a good result.

To auto-digitize with Color PhotoStitch...

1Scan or insert the photo you want to use. For best results, use crisp images with well-defined subjects and strong contrasts. See Loading bitmap artwork for details.

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2Size and/or crop the image for its intended purpose. 400mm (16”) is the limit. See Preparing photos for auto-digitizing for details.

3With the image selected, click Color PhotoStitch. Color PhotoStitch analyzes the photo and generates a thread color list based on image colors. The dialog provides interactive control over color and stitch settings.

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4Study the preview panel. Use the zoom buttons to examine the image preview in detail. Alternatively, zoom in and out with the mouse wheel.

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5Use Preview to generate temporary stitching without closing the dialog. Move the dialog as necessary in order to preview the result in the design window. Artwork is hidden during preview.

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Related topics...

3Adjust image settings

3Adjust color settings

3Adjust stitch settings

3Review the results