Free, or from $9.99/mo
Web - any device
Pic2Pat
Free
Web-based
Xstitchify vs Pic2Pat Cross Stitch Pattern Maker
Pic2Pat is a free browser-based cross stitch pattern maker for turning a photo into a printable chart. Its own site describes a three-step upload process, support for almost all image formats up to 18 MB, PDF download, colour and skein calculations, and local storage of the downloaded design on your computer.
Source checked: Pic2Pat feature notes.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Xstitchify | Pic2Pat |
|---|---|---|
| Image to pattern conversion | ✓ | ✓ |
| AI pattern generation | ✓ | - |
| Text and lettering patterns | ✓ | - |
| QR code patterns | ✓ | - |
| Blank canvas designer | ✓ | - |
| Layer support | ✓ | - |
| Pressure-sensitive brush and Apple Pencil | ✓ | - |
| DMC thread colour matching | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multiple thread brands (Anchor, Madeira, Cosmo) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Thread brand conversion charts | ✓ | - |
| Fabric size calculator | ✓ | - |
| Project time calculator | ✓ | - |
| Interactive pattern editor | ✓ | - |
| Backstitch support | ✓ | - |
| Fractional stitches (quarter, half) | ✓ | - |
| OXS file import and export | ✓ | - |
| PDF export | ✓ | ✓ |
| PNG export | ✓ | - |
| SVG export | ✓ | - |
| Works on iPad and tablets | ✓ | ✓ |
| Works on mobile phones | ✓ | ✓ |
| Works on Mac | ✓ | ✓ |
| Works on Windows | ✓ | ✓ |
| No download or install needed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cloud saves and pattern library | ✓ | - |
| Free tier available | ✓ | ✓ |
Pic2Pat strengths
- ✓ Free browser-based photo to cross stitch chart workflow
- ✓ Simple three-step process for converting a picture
- ✓ Accepts almost all image formats up to 18 MB according to Pic2Pat
- ✓ Calculates embroidery floss colours and estimated skeins
- ✓ Downloaded chart can be printed and kept locally
- ✓ No desktop software install needed
Pic2Pat limitations
- ✗ Focused on photo conversion rather than a full pattern workspace
- ✗ No AI pattern generation from text prompts
- ✗ No lettering, QR code, or blank canvas designer tools
- ✗ No browser-based editor for refining individual stitches after conversion
- ✗ No layers, pressure-sensitive drawing, backstitch, or fractional stitch editing
- ✗ No cloud pattern library or cross-device saves
- ✗ No OXS import or export for moving patterns between apps
- ✗ Output is centred on printable PDF download rather than editable web projects
Where Xstitchify stands out
- ✓ Photo converter opens into a full stitch editor so you can refine the chart before downloading
- ✓ AI pattern generation if you want to start from a written idea instead of a photo
- ✓ Text patterns, QR code patterns, and blank canvas design tools in the same account
- ✓ Layers, pressure-sensitive drawing, backstitch, and half/quarter stitches
- ✓ DMC, Anchor, Madeira, and Cosmo thread matching with conversion charts
- ✓ OXS file import and export for cross-app compatibility
- ✓ Cloud pattern library for saving work across devices
- ✓ Pattern Keeper compatible PDF export, plus PNG and SVG export options
- ✓ Built-in fabric, time, and thread tools for planning the project
Which should you choose?
Pic2Pat is best if you want a simple, free photo-to-chart workflow and are happy to download a PDF pattern without editing it online. Xstitchify is best if you want a broader browser-based workspace: photo conversion plus text patterns, QR code patterns, AI generation, a full editor, layers, backstitch, OXS import and export, multi-brand thread matching, and cloud saves.
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No download, no signup required. Works on any device.