Can I sell cross stitch patterns made with Xstitchify?

Yes. The Standard plan includes a commercial licence for selling finished craft items. The Pro plan includes a full commercial licence for selling digital patterns as PDF downloads on Etsy, your own website, or any marketplace.

What file formats can I export patterns in?

All plans include PDF and PNG export. The Pro plan adds SVG export, which is useful for creating mockups, resizing charts for print, and integrating patterns into design software.

Will my patterns have Xstitchify branding on them?

The Standard plan includes small branding. The Pro plan removes all Xstitchify branding from your exports, so your patterns look completely professional with no third-party marks.

Can I use my own photos to create patterns for selling?

Yes, as long as you own the rights to the source image or have permission to use it commercially. Xstitchify converts your image into a cross stitch chart with DMC thread matching - the commercial licence covers the pattern output, but copyright of the source image remains with the original rights holder.

How does Xstitchify compare to PCStitch or WinStitch for selling patterns?

PCStitch and WinStitch are desktop applications with one-time pricing ($49-89). Xstitchify is web-based and works on any device including iPad and Mac without installing software. Pro costs from £19.99 per month and includes SVG export, no branding, and unlimited downloads. The main trade-off is that Xstitchify does not yet support backstitch or fractional stitches.

For pattern designers and Etsy sellers

Create cross stitch patterns to sell

Design patterns from photos, text, or scratch - then export clean, unbranded PDFs ready to list on Etsy, your own shop, or any marketplace. Works on iPad, Mac, and desktop.

Commercial licence

Sell digital patterns on Etsy, Creative Market, or your own site

PDF, PNG, and SVG export

High-resolution files ready for customers and print

No branding on exports

Your patterns look professional with no third-party marks

How pattern sellers use Xstitchify

Photo conversion patterns

Upload a photo and get a stitchable chart with DMC thread matching. Control the colour count to reduce confetti. Export as a clean PDF with colour key, symbol chart, and supply list - ready to list as a digital download.

Try Pattern Maker

Text and name patterns

Create custom text patterns for wedding samplers, baby name announcements, and personalised quotes. Choose from multiple cross stitch fonts and colour palettes. Popular on Etsy as made-to-order listings.

Try Text Generator

Custom designs from scratch

Use the blank canvas designer to create original patterns pixel by pixel. Symmetry mode, stamps, and a full DMC palette. Design motifs, borders, and decorative pieces entirely from your own imagination.

Try Designer

QR code patterns

The only cross stitch tool with a dedicated QR code generator. Create scannable QR code patterns that link to URLs, WiFi passwords, or messages. A unique product line that most sellers have not explored yet.

Try QR Generator

Why sellers choose Xstitchify over desktop software

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Works on Mac, iPad, and Windows

No Windows-only software or Wine emulation. Design on whatever device you have.

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No upfront cost

PCStitch is $50, WinStitch is $59-89. Xstitchify is free to try and Pro is £19.99/month - cancel anytime.

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Automatic DMC colour matching

Perceptual colour science matches your images to DMC thread colours accurately. Supply lists are generated automatically.

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SVG export for mockups and print

Export vector SVG files for creating Etsy listing mockups, resizing for print, or importing into design tools.

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Thread conversion built in

Offer your customers Anchor, Madeira, and Cosmo alternatives alongside DMC. Conversion charts cover 1,760+ colours.

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Cloud pattern library

Save up to 500 patterns in the cloud. Access your work from any device. No files lost if your hard drive fails.

Pricing for pattern sellers

Try every tool free before committing. Upgrade when you are ready to sell.

Standard

£7.99/month

or £59.99/year (save 37%)

✓ Unlimited pattern generation
✓ Unlimited PDF and PNG downloads
✓ 100 saved patterns
✓ Commercial use for finished crafts
- Small Xstitchify branding
- No SVG export

Best for: selling finished stitched items (cushions, framed pieces, cards)

For sellers

Pro

£19.99/month

or £149.99/year (save 37%)

✓ Everything in Standard
✓ SVG export
✓ No branding on exports
✓ Commercial licence for digital patterns
✓ 500 saved patterns
✓ Custom branding text

Best for: selling PDF patterns on Etsy, Creative Market, or your own shop

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Free tier available. No credit card required to start.

What we are still working on

Xstitchify is actively developed. These features are not yet available but are on the roadmap:

- Backstitch and fractional stitch support (coming soon)
- Specialty stitches (French knots, bead placement)
- Custom symbol selection for charts

If backstitch is essential for your patterns today, see our comparison of all cross stitch software to find the right tool.

Start creating patterns to sell

Try every tool free. Upload a photo, generate text, or design from scratch. Upgrade to Pro when you are ready to sell.

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