DRAWings® XII FAQs

While it’s true that there are more affordable options available, DRAWings® PRO XII offers unrivaled quality, functionality, and support that make it well worth the investment. Its unique combination of advanced features and user-friendly interface makes it a valuable asset for both professionals and hobbyists alike. By choosing DRAWings® PRO XII, you’re investing in a powerful and versatile tool that will elevate your embroidery projects and help you stand out from the competition.


DRAWings® PRO XII comes with an integrated, fully functional design module. It maintains compatibility with CorelDRAW®, allowing users to copy and paste designs directly from CorelDRAW to DRAWings PRO XII or import .CMX files that have been exported from CorelDRAW. However, please note that the DRAW-Stitch functionality is no longer available in this version.


DRAWings® PRO XII, is fully compatible with Windows 8, 10, 11 and MAC OS latest and previous version, compared to the release date of this software.
The upgrade price for every DRAWings user will be US$399/€370.
You can either address your questions directly to the manufacturer DRAWstitch Ltd at contact@drawstitch.com or, to any of its partners located near you.
You can either contact DRAWstitch Ltd at contact@drawstitch.com or, any of its partners located near you.

DRAWings® PRO XII package includes:

  • DRAWings® PRO XII
  • DRAWings® PRO XII installation guide
  • 204 perfect clipart ready to be embroidered
  • 147 cut vector designs for craft-work
  • 3000+ Embroidery designs
  • Complete User Guides (manuals) for both software in PDF file format
  • Online Help for both software
You can buy DRAWings® PRO XII from any of our partners listed here. Or directly from us by clicking on the Buy now icon under the box

You can upgrade DRAWings® PRO XII from any of our partners listed here Or directly from us by clicking on the Buy now icon under the box and selecting "Upgrade".

DRAWings® version 12 is a multi-functional software with a fully customizable interface and an impressive list of features, designed to be used for graphics designing, textile and screen printing, embroidery, computerized quilting, crafting with cuts and stencils as well as fabric painting.

You can view the minimum system requirements of DRAWings PRO XII in the following link: System requirements

  1. Create professional quality embroidery designs in a matter of seconds.
  2. Set up your in-house embroidery design service at a very affordable price.
  3. Reduce your digitizing costs tremendously - be more competitive and profitable.
  4. Save more money by buying vector cliparts instead of stock embroidery designs
  5. Make more reliable quotes to your customers based on accurate stitch counts and 3-D material based sewn-off images.

DRAWings PRO XII can read the following Vector and Bitmap files:


Vector file formats
• Portable Document Format (*.PDF)
• Adobe Illustrator (*.AI)
• Corel Graphics (*.CMX)
• Scalable vector graphics (*.SVG)
• Encapsulated Postscript (*.EPS)
• Enhanced windows metafile (*.EMF)
• AutoCAD (*.DXF)
• Windows metafile (*.WMF)
• HP GL file (.PLT)

Bitmap file formats
• Bitmap files (*.BMP,*.DIB,*.RLE)
• Jpeg file (*.JPG, *JPEG, *JPE,*JFIF)
• Gif file (*.GIF)
• Tif file (*.TIF,*.TIFF)
• Png file (*.PNG)
• Icon file (*.ICO)


All bitmap format files must be first converted to Vector files before stitch generation otherwise will be filled with cross-stitches or imported as a backdrop.

DRAWings PRO XII can save and export stitch files in most popular industrial and domestic formats as listed below:

  • Wings Systems (".ngs")
  • SEF xp (".sef")
  • Tajima (".dst", ".dsz", ".dsb", ".tbf")
  • SWF (".sst")
  • Pfaff (".ksm",".pcs",".pcm")
  • Singer (".xxx")
  • Happy (".tap")
  • Bernina/Melco expanded (".exp")
  • Brother/Baby Lock/Bernina (".pec", ".pes")
  • Husqvarna (".hus")
  • Husqvarna Viking (".vip")
  • Husqvarna Viking/Pfaff (".vp3")
  • Viking Designer 1 (.shv)
  • Janome (".jef", ".sew")
  • Janome (".jef+")
  • Juki(".M3")
  • Toyota(".10O")
  • Laesser(".mst")
  • QuiltCAD (*.hqf)
  • PC Quilter (*.txt)
  • CompuQuilter (".cqp/", ".cmd")
  • Statler Stitcher(*.qli)
  • Mitsubishi HD (".1??")
  • Barudan FDR (".U??")
  • ZSK TC (".Z??")
The manual is located at "Start > All programs > DRAWings PRO XII > DRAWings XII Manual". Click on it to open it. The manual is in PDF file format that you can print, if you want, for personal use. (If you do not have any PDF file reader you can download one for free from the following link: PDF reader)

Also, help you can get inside the software by selecting the "Help > Help topics" menu option.

Finally, you can use the "Help > Show help on.." option. Select it and then click on the tool you want to learn how to use it. The relevant topic from the manual will appear that will help you understand how it works.
DRAWings® PRO XII is an all-in-one solution for your embroidery needs. It combines vector-based editing, automatic digitizing, and compatibility with various embroidery file formats, making it a versatile choice for both professionals and hobbyists. Its unique features like Sketch Stitch Technology and Gradient Fill allow you to create designs that truly stand out from the crowd.
DRAWings® PRO XII streamlines your workflow with advanced tools like auto-digitizing, array fill, and parametric shapes that help you create complex designs quickly and efficiently. Its innovative Sketch Stitch Technology allows for realistic and artistic effects, while Gradient Fill adds depth and dimension to your embroidery. With these time-saving features, you can focus more on creativity and less on the technical aspects of embroidery.
DRAWings® PRO XII is designed to handle even the most complex and detailed embroidery projects with precision and accuracy. Its advanced editing tools, high-quality digitizing, and support for large hoop sizes ensure that your designs come out looking professional and impressive, regardless of their complexity or size.
DRAWings® PRO XII supports a wide range of embroidery file formats, ensuring compatibility with most popular embroidery machines on the market. It also allows you to easily convert your designs into the appropriate format for your specific machine, making the process hassle-free.
DRAWings® PRO XII lets you import and edit existing embroidery designs, giving you the freedom to customize and enhance them as needed. You can modify individual elements within the design, change stitch types, resize, and even export designs into different embroidery file formats.
With its automatic digitizing feature, DRAWings® PRO XII can save you countless hours of manual work. Just import your image or vector design, and the software will automatically generate a ready-to-embroider design. Plus, its advanced editing tools and intuitive interface streamline the design process, allowing you to create intricate, professional-quality designs more efficiently.
Yes, DRAWings® PRO XII comes with an advanced auto-digitizing feature that automatically converts your artwork into embroidery designs, significantly reducing the time and effort required in the digitizing process.
It comes with a library of pre-made design templates that you can use as a starting point for your projects or as inspiration for your own unique creations.
DRAWings® PRO XII is continuously updated to ensure it remains at the forefront of embroidery software technology. Regular updates include new features, enhancements, and bug fixes to provide users with the best possible experience.