Local image workArtwork stays on the Mac
Cross-stitch pattern maker for macOS
From artwork to a
chart you can stitch.
Reduce an image to a practical DMC palette, correct the colors, assign clear symbols and export print-ready pattern pages with thread totals.
Native for MacmacOS 14+Apple notarization before launch
Native Release buildREAL APP
DMC palettePractical color reduction with corrections
Print-readyTiled PDF, overlap and shopping list
One-time price$24 for one Mac, no subscription
Inside the actual app
The chart, palette and print math together.
The native workspace shows the generated symbol chart beside its DMC palette and export totals. You can judge the actual pattern before committing paper or thread.
Built for the real handoff
One focused app.
Four jobs done.
Photo conversion
Turn a simple image into a finite palette and chart you can inspect.
Palette cleanup
Replace awkward automatic matches before buying thread.
Large chart printing
Tile a pattern across pages with enough overlap to follow the grid.
Thread shopping
Export an organized DMC list with estimated skein quantities.
The result
pattern-pages.pdfdmc-shopping-list.csvmanifest.jsonPrivate by defaultA clear workflow
From first record
to finished handoff.
Choose the chart size
Open a local image and set the stitch grid, fabric count, strands and maximum palette size.
Clean up color and symbols
Review the reduced DMC palette, replace any color and confirm that every symbol remains unique.
Print and prepare
Export tiled PDF pages with overlap plus a thread shopping list and project manifest.
Focused by design
Useful depth.
No account clutter.
DMC color reduction
Translate image colors into a manageable thread palette instead of a chart with hundreds of near-duplicates.
Manual palette correction
Replace any generated DMC match and see the chart update before export.
Collision-free symbols
Assign a distinct printable mark to every color and audit the key before generating pages.
Multipage PDF tiling
Split large charts across printable pages with repeated overlap so rows remain easy to follow.
Thread and skein estimates
Estimate stitched length and shopping quantities from the active project settings.
Practical guides
Start with the job
you need to finish.
Questions, answered
StitchPlot FAQ
Can StitchPlot turn an image into a cross-stitch pattern on a Mac?+
Yes. StitchPlot samples a local image, resizes it to your chosen stitch grid, reduces it to a DMC palette and assigns printable symbols.
Can I correct the suggested thread colors?+
Yes. The generated palette is a starting point. You can replace individual DMC colors and regenerate a collision-free symbol key before export.
Does StitchPlot estimate thread requirements?+
Yes. It estimates stitched length and skein totals from the chart, strand count and fabric settings. The totals are planning estimates and include configurable margin.
What does StitchPlot export?+
It creates a multipage printable PDF with tiled chart pages and overlap, a shopping-list CSV, project JSON and a SHA-256 manifest inside one ZIP.
How much will StitchPlot cost?+
The planned launch price is US$24 as a one-time purchase for one Mac, with no subscription.
How will checkout work?+
At launch, Lemon Squeezy will process the secure checkout as merchant of record. Available cards and wallets depend on country, browser and device, and applicable tax is calculated at checkout.
StitchPlot for macOS
From artwork to a
chart you can stitch.
A focused pattern workshop with palette control, printable pages and no recurring fee.
- macOS 14+
- One Mac
- Launch updates included
One-time purchase$24No recurring charge
Developer ID signing and Apple notarization will be completed before release.