Import cross stitch pattern files online
Open .oxs files from Pattern Maker, MacStitch, WinStitch and KXStitch, Pattern Maker .xsd files, plus PCStitch 7 and 8 .pat files, straight in your browser. Full stitches come across from PCStitch 8; Pattern Maker XSD and PCStitch 7 also bring backstitch, French knots, half and quarter stitches.
Upload an .oxs, .xsd or .pat file PAID
Exported from Pattern Maker, MacStitch, WinStitch, KXStitch or PCStitch 7/8. Max 10 MB.
Pattern file import is on paid plans
Subscribe to Standard or Pro to import .oxs, Pattern Maker .xsd and PCStitch 7/8 .pat files.
Bring existing patterns into Xstitchify
OXS, Pattern Maker XSD and PCStitch 7 imports preserve full stitches, backstitch, French knots, halves and quarters. PCStitch 8 imports bring across the palette and full-stitch grid.
Full stitches
Every filled cell with its palette colour
Backstitch
Outlines at any angle with original endpoints
French knots
Small accent dots on the grid
Halves & quarters
All four variants on each partial
Works with OXS, XSD and PCStitch .pat files
Pattern Maker
.oxs and .xsd
MacStitch
macOS desktop
WinStitch
Windows desktop
KXStitch
Linux desktop
PCStitch
.pat version 7/8
Upload an .oxs file, Pattern Maker .xsd file or PCStitch 7/8 .pat file to continue editing in a browser - no install needed, works on iPad and Android too. For PCStitch 9/10/11, export or save as PCStitch 7 first.
How it works
Export or save your file
Use .oxs or .xsd from Pattern Maker, MacStitch, WinStitch or KXStitch, or upload a PCStitch 7/8 .pat file.
Upload here
Drop the .oxs, .xsd or .pat file into the box above. Your palette and stitches come across to the browser editor.
Edit, download or re-export
Keep editing in the browser, download a Pattern Keeper compatible PDF, or export back to .oxs to open again in your desktop app.
Imported a messy pattern?
Use the confetti cleanup brush to remove scattered single stitches. Set the strength to Light, Medium, or Strong, choose your brush size, and clean up the messy areas while keeping the detail that matters.
Learn more about confetti cleanupPattern import FAQ
What is an OXS file?
OXS is an open XML-based cross stitch pattern format used by Pattern Maker, MacStitch, WinStitch, KXStitch and other desktop editors. It stores the palette, full stitches, backstitch, French knots, half stitches and quarter stitches so a pattern can move between applications without losing detail.
What is a Pattern Maker XSD file?
Pattern Maker XSD is the native file format from HobbyWare Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch. Xstitchify can open .xsd files directly and bring across the palette, full stitches, backstitch, French knots, half stitches and quarter stitches.
Which apps can I import from?
You can import .oxs files from Pattern Maker for Cross Stitch, MacStitch, WinStitch and KXStitch, Pattern Maker .xsd files, plus PCStitch 7 and PCStitch 8 .pat files. For PCStitch 9/10/11, export or save as PCStitch 7 first.
What happens to backstitch, knots and partial stitches?
OXS, Pattern Maker XSD and PCStitch 7 imports preserve full stitches, backstitch, French knots, half stitches and quarter stitches. PCStitch 8 imports preserve the DMC palette and full-stitch grid.
Can I export back to OXS after editing?
Yes - once your pattern is open in the editor, choose Export OXS from the Download menu to save a .oxs file you can re-open in Pattern Maker, MacStitch, WinStitch or KXStitch.
Do I need an account?
Pattern import and OXS export are available on any paid plan. You can sign up free to try Xstitchify for pattern generation and PDF downloads, then subscribe to Standard or Pro to use the import tools.