Page Text: Search designs in seconds by customer, order, date or any text field
Designs are automatically indexed for fast search. No manual categorization required
Browse designs from all folders in one screen, or folder by folder
Group and sort designs by customer, order, date, folder, design status, stitches and more
Quickly see recent designs by date, no matter what folder they are in
Batch operations on multiple selected designs. Open, convert, print, stitch and catalogue
Use simple drop lists to search text from a specific field
Default “General” for the fastest and widest search results
Search by specified dates or pre-set date ranges.
Order Job Feature
Save customer, order & job details in the .EMB design file. A separate database is not required
Identifies the garment, quantities, sizes, colors and approval status
Display job details with high resolution product mock-ups in .PDF for customer approval
Estimate stitch counts from customer artwork using enhanced Auto-Digitizing
Create digitizing requests as .EMB designs and manage status in the Design Library
Minimize printed worksheets by sending .EMB with job details to production computer
Specify Color/Size/Quantity in table form
Customize the information displayed on approval sheets
Quickly create new colorways with Cycle Used Colors.
Enhanced Product Visualizer and Customer Approvals
Create mock-ups of designs on high resolution garment images in the required colors
Wide selection of high resolution predefined generic products included
Add your own custom product images
Move and re-size product images within the design
Print new .PDF approval sheets with job details or email directly to customers for approval
Save and record the product image directly in the .EMB design file for future use.
NEW and Improved Lettering
10 NEW embroidery fonts PLUS support for Arabic & Thai languages
Embroidery fonts including 3D foam, logo fonts and specialty fonts
NEW predefined "Lettering Art" and envelope shapes
Easier selection of embroidery fonts by style or type
Expanded capabilities and easier to use Team Names feature
Improved quality of automatic TrueType/OpenType stitching.
Faster Digitizing for Professionals and Newcomers
New graphics digitizing tools for easier digitizing
Create embroidered outlines and fills with the same shape tools
Convert outlines to/from fills in a single click with the new stitch types toolbar
Add or remove holes and stitch angles
Create drawing objects as vector outlines or fills in the same way
Much faster handling and processing of very large designs.
Improved Auto-Digitizing
New instant Auto-Digitizing of bitmaps with one click
Improved interactive Auto-Digitizing dialog
Enhanced quality satin and fill stitching, better optimized for logo design
Supports full color bitmaps with transparency (24 and 32 bit)
Optional cropping / masking of bitmap artwork images
Optional bitmap image adjustments before stitching.
Create a natural turn with your satin stitch
Improvements in the accuracy of segments and segment overlaps
In other words, it acts like a real digitizer.
Enhanced Monogramming
69 professional predefined monogram designs or create your own
Extensive but easy to use monogramming user interface
Separate tabs for Designs, Letters, Ornaments and Borders
Advanced stitching parameters hidden unless asked for
Use embroidery fonts or TrueType fonts.
More efficient design workspace
4K monitor support, large or small icons, optional labels
Improved arrangement of toolbox tools with quick‑access flyouts
Switch between multiple open designs effortlessly with new design tabs
Visualize stitching sequence with the new Stitch Player using classic media player controls
New Color toolbar commands and My Threads docker for easier color management
Large, full featured Open dialog displays design details
"Open Recent Designs" with thumbnail view.
7 add-on Elements Included Now as STANDARD
Virtual Decoration - Create high resolution embroidery TrueView images for digital printing.
Vector Drawing - Create and edit vector graphics directly in Wilcom designs.
Bling - Create and output bling designs for stones, rhinestones, beads and spangles.
Auto-Digitize Bitmaps - One click converts bitmap graphics into embroidery.
Kiosk Mode - Ultra simple personalised designs for retail shops.
Team Names Standard – Create lettering for multiple team members in one design
Offset Standard – Create automatic outlines around selected objects or designs
NEW Drag-and-drop .EMB Designs via Clipart Docker
Use .EMB designs from any source
Search for designs or select from specific folders.
NEW Barudan FDR-3 Design Format with Production Job information
Save ES Order Job info in Barudan FDR3 .U03 stitch files
Save actual thread color info in Barudan FDR3 .U03 stitch files
View correct colors and thread codes (.U03) instead of default software colors (.U01).
LATEST Version e4.5 .EMB Format
Keep up to date with the latest version e4.5 EMB file format
Reads all previous .EMB versions and exports versions.
Latest CorelDRAW® Graphics Suite 2020
Bundled with NEW e4.5 Update 1 systems
Open CorelDRAW .CDR graphic files directly from the EmbroideryStudio Design Library.
Introducing EmbroideryHub
EmbroideryStudio e4.5 includes a new software component called EmbroideryHub.
Manage all your EmbroideryConnect WiFi Devices in one place.
Run your embroidery business more efficiently.
EmbroideryHub is included FREE with EmbroideryStudio e4.5.
Why Update to EmbroideryStudio e4.5?
EmbroideryStudio e4 takes a major leap forward from the previous e3 version. With a strong focus on improving both the creative side of the software as well as business productivity through improvements in efficiency.
There are several brand new tools and features packed into the software as well as improvements to many of the existing professional tools. It also now includes 7 features which previously were additional add-on Elements that were available to buy separately.
Our favorite reasons to update to e4.5 Decorating:
EmbroideryHub
EmbroideryStudio e4.5 includes a new software component called EmbroideryHub. Manage all your EmbroideryConnect WiFi Devices in one place to help you run your embroidery business more efficiently. This is a huge time and money-saver.
EmbroideryHub is included FREE with EmbroideryStudio e4.5.
New Design Library
Powerful design management capabilities with high speed search for customer designs, all within the software. Find by customer, order, date or any design information. This feature replaces the aged Design Explorer.
Order Job Feature
Save customer, order & job details directly into the .EMB design file. Create design workflows and manage design requests, estimates, customer approvals and production worksheets all within the software. A separate database is not required.
CorelDRAW® Graphics Suite 2020 INCLUDED
Fully integrated and bundled within the software. There are many new and improved Corel features specifically relevant to embroidery, multi-decoration, printing, cutting and engraving. It includes an extensive clipart and font library. Easy to install and Windows 10 compatible.
Enhanced Product Visualizer
New high-resolution garment images can be used to create accurate order mock-ups. Resize, re-color and save directly into the .EMB design file. Print new PDF approval sheets with all the job details or email them directly to customers.
New and Improved Lettering
The world class Wilcom lettering got even better plus there are with 10 NEW professionally digitized fonts PLUS support for Arabic and Thai languages! Now Includes with Unicode support and OpenType Glyphs for fancy lettering New 3D foam, outline, running stitch and two color fonts. There is also an improved font preview management and Team Names feature.
New Graphics Style Digitizing
Easier digitizing perfect for beginners yet with the full control over inputs for more advanced users. Create embroidered outlines and fills using the same shape tool. Convert outlines to/from fills in a single click with the new Stitch toolbar. Add or remove holes and stitch angles. Create drawing objects as vector outlines or fills in the same way.
Improved Auto-Digitizing
Greatly improved image processing and vector auto-digitizing capabilities for commercial use. Generate automatic stitch counts for quotations and job estimates. Simple logo designs can be auto-digitized and edited instead of outsourcing.
Enhanced Monogramming
New easy to use monogramming interface with 69 professional predefined monogram designs, or create your own. Take greater control of your monogram letter sizing, spacing and stitching.
More Efficient Design Workspace
Switch between multiple open designs effortlessly with the new design tabs. An improved arrangement of toolbox tools with quick-access flyouts helps you work faster. Visualize stitching sequences with the new Stitch Player using classic media player controls. New Color toolbar commands and My Threads docker for easier color management. Support for 4K monitors with optional large or small icons.
e3 Elements now included as Standard in e4 Decorating
There are 7 new features included which were previously add-on Elements purchase separately. This includes Offsets Standard, Team Names Standard, Vector Drawing, Auto-Digitize Bitmaps, Bling, Kiosk Mode and Virtual Decoration.
PC Specifications for EmbroideryStudio e4.5
Please ensure you have the correct hardware to ensure the software runs well. EmbroideryStudio e4.5 is compatible with 64-bit Windows 10 operating systems. If you prefer, you can also run the software on a MAC .
Note: An internet connection is required for updates and dongle registration.
The following are the minimum and recommended system requirements for EmbroideryStudio e4.5.
Minimum Requirements
CPU - Intel® Core i3 (3rd Gen or later) or AMD Athlon™ FX-6350 or later
Operating System - Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit Edition or Microsoft Windows 11 64-bit Edition
Browser - IE 11.0 or later
Memory - 8 GB
Free Hard Disk Space - 40 GB
Graphics Card and Monitor- Support for Highest Color (32bit) and resolution (1600 x 900)
USB Ports - 2 free for installation (3 for upgrades)
Sound Card - Required for multimedia training
Internet Connection - Required Product activation and registration, periodic software updates, access to news, community, product blog, tutorials, and product documentation and during installation, to download Windows features.
Recommended
CPU - Latest Generation Intel Core i7 processor (4.0 GHz +)
Operating System - Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit Edition or Microsoft Windows 11 64-bit Edition with the latest updates
Browser - Microsoft Edge or later
Memory - 32 GB
Hard Disk Space - 256 GB or more (Solid State Drive)
Free Disk Space - 60 GB or more
Graphics Card and Monitor - Support for Highest Color 32bit and 1920 x 1080 resolution or higher. 2GB or more of graphics memory (non-integrated)
Monitor - Dual Monitor
USB Ports - Required for security device. 2 free for installation (3 for upgrades)
Sound Card - Required for multimedia training
Backup - External hard drive, cloud storage or other
Internet Connection - Required Product activation and registration, periodic software updates, access to news, community, product blog, tutorials, and product documentation and during installation, to download Windows features.
Machine Formats supported by EmbroideryStudio e4.5
The software works with all major embroidery machine brands
Wilcom’s EmbroideryStudio e4.5 provides all the brains to your machine. As the industry’s universal embroidery software, we offer support for all the major embroidery machines including Barudan, Tajima, Brother, SWF, Melco, Happy, ZSK and more.
Embroidery Machines
Description
Barudan
This format is used for many Barudan machines. It supports up to 9 needles. The Barudan format is suitable for paper tape, FMC disks, and the DSB file format.
Barudan Chenille
This format is used only for the older BELM - A3C series of Barudan Chenille Machines with 5 Chenille colors. Newer models use Barudan FDR-II Chenille Combination.
Barudan FDR-II Chenille Combination
This format is used for newer models of Barudan Chenille machines supporting 6 chenille colors such as the BEDYH and BEDSH. Using this format, you can digitize pure Chenille or even a combination of Chenille and Lockstitch in the one design.
Barudan FDR-II Lockstitch
This format is currently used for BED* series lockstitch machines and is the standard for all new Barudan lockstitch machine models. It supports up to 15 needles and optional sequin attachments.
Barudan FDR-II Twin Sequin
This is a Barudan twin sequin machine. The design needs to be digitized using this machine format for it to run on Barudan machine with a twin-sequin attachment.
Barudan FDR-II Twin Sequin Chenille Combination
This is a Barudan twin sequin and Chenille combination machine. The design needs to be digitized using this machine format for it to run on Barudan machine with a twin-sequin and chenille attachment.
Barudan Z Series
This format is used for Barudan Z series machines with 10 or more needles.
Bernina