Wilcom EmbroideryStudio - Features

Wilcom EmbroideryStudio (ES) is the ultimate embroidery and multi-decoration design software that’s used by international fashion labels, retail stores, promotional product companies and small businesses alike.

Here’s a few reasons why...
Wilcom’s Stitch Processing: What you see is what you get

When Wilcom set about to create the world’s first embroidery design software, way back in 1980, it was with a steadfast commitment to understand the intricacies of what it takes to create quality embroidery that looks good and runs well.

As a result Wilcom software is built on a core of unrivalled complex stitch processing algorithms which means that what you create and see on your screen are the exact needle penetrations your machine will stitch. There’s also a whole lot of intelligence working in the background to account for fabric pull compensation, design resizing and other parameters to produce machine-friendly designs and beautiful results!
Perfect lettering

Lettering is a huge part of the everyday embroiderer’s work. Wilcom provides easy-to-use tools that give you the precision you need and the famous Wilcom lettering quality – right down to 4mm letters!
Powerful editing

Wilcom is the only software that allows you to fully edit raw stitch files (such as .DST) as if you had just created it.

Not only that, but the object-based editing is unparalleled in efficiency and control.
Creative effects

Tools such as Contour Stitch, Color Blending and Accordion Spacing allow our customers to demonstrate true artistry – a hallmark of Wilcom EmbroideryStudio.
Power and efficiency

To keep up with customer demands and remain competitive, businesses are pushed to deliver more in less time. All tools and features found in EmbroideryStudio are built around this reality.
Building the future – bringing the Print and Embroidery worlds together

Wilcom and Corel have teamed together to create Wilcom EmbroideryStudio e1.5 – a new generation of embroidery software that delivers the power of CorelDRAW for vector graphics, combined with the technical and design innovation that Wilcom is renowned for throughout the world.

Wilcom EmbroideryStudio e1.5 builds on the existing features and benefits to offer you even more options when it comes to creating brilliant, multi decoration designs.

The possibilities for unique, creative design are endless – because now you’re free to combine embroidery, screen print, sequins, appliqué and more to create the ultimate results.

Wilcom EmbroideryStudio - Features

Wilcom EmbroideryStudio (ES) is the ultimate embroidery and multi-decoration design software that’s used by international fashion labels, retail stores, promotional product companies and small businesses alike.

Here’s a few reasons why...
Wilcom’s Stitch Processing: What you see is what you get

When Wilcom set about to create the world’s first embroidery design software, way back in 1980, it was with a steadfast commitment to understand the intricacies of what it takes to create quality embroidery that looks good and runs well.

As a result Wilcom software is built on a core of unrivalled complex stitch processing algorithms which means that what you create and see on your screen are the exact needle penetrations your machine will stitch. There’s also a whole lot of intelligence working in the background to account for fabric pull compensation, design resizing and other parameters to produce machine-friendly designs and beautiful results!
Perfect lettering

Lettering is a huge part of the everyday embroiderer’s work. Wilcom provides easy-to-use tools that give you the precision you need and the famous Wilcom lettering quality – right down to 4mm letters!
Powerful editing

Wilcom is the only software that allows you to fully edit raw stitch files (such as .DST) as if you had just created it.

Not only that, but the object-based editing is unparalleled in efficiency and control.
Creative effects

Tools such as Contour Stitch, Color Blending and Accordion Spacing allow our customers to demonstrate true artistry – a hallmark of Wilcom EmbroideryStudio.
Power and efficiency

To keep up with customer demands and remain competitive, businesses are pushed to deliver more in less time. All tools and features found in EmbroideryStudio are built around this reality.
Building the future – bringing the Print and Embroidery worlds together

Wilcom and Corel have teamed together to create Wilcom EmbroideryStudio e1.5 – a new generation of embroidery software that delivers the power of CorelDRAW for vector graphics, combined with the technical and design innovation that Wilcom is renowned for throughout the world.

Wilcom EmbroideryStudio e1.5 builds on the existing features and benefits to offer you even more options when it comes to creating brilliant, multi decoration designs.

The possibilities for unique, creative design are endless – because now you’re free to combine embroidery, screen print, sequins, appliqué and more to create the ultimate results.

Why Wilcom?

As a Wilcom customer you are part of the Wilcom global community and receive so much more than ‘just another software package’.
Supports all major embroidery machines

As the industry standard, Wilcom software supports all of the major embroidery machines including Barudan, Brother, Happy, Melco, SWF, Tajima, Toyota, ZSK and more.
Training and support

As a Wilcom customer you’ll receive free training to provide you with all the basics as well as unlimited free technical support.

And, with your free Wilcom training videos and access to our on-line learning center, you’ll be able to maximize the potential of your software in no time.
Supports your business

Having been in the industry for so long, Wilcom understands what it takes for businesses to stay profitable in an increasingly competitive climate. That’s why we have developed a range of software applications specifically for the decorated goods industry, including order and account management, design management and much more…
Loads of extras

Wilcom software comes with plenty of extras to get the results you're after - including clipart, digital images, templates, fonts, motifs and embroidery alphabets.
We’re here for the long haul...

Over the years, we’ve seen plenty of industry suppliers come and go. Yet thanks to our commitment to quality and innovation, we’ve moved from strength to strength. From our headquarters in Sydney, Australia, we continually deliver leading edge solutions to customers throughout the world.

So as you can see – Wilcom will be here to support your business, today, tomorrow…and well into the future.

Wilcom EmbroideryStudio - Product Levels

Choosing the product that suits your needs

As a result of research into market trends and customer requirements, Wilcom’s new generation of software in partnership with Corel, is designed to offer complete solutions for the multi-decoration design industry, with re-defined product options, structured to address the specific needs of each level of decorator or embroiderer. There are two product families - Wilcom DecoStudio as the entry level product and EmbroideryStudio - designed for the embroidery specialist.

Level 1 - Standard Digitizing | Level 2 - Creative Digitizing | Level 3 - Advanced Digitizing |

Level 1 - Standard Digitizing
Corporate, Sports, Fashion

EmbroideryStudio e1.5 Level 1 – Standard Digitizing package introduces you to the power of professional embroidery digitizing. Backed by Wilcom’s advanced lettering and editing features, Level 1 Standard Digitizing delivers a suite of sophisticated tools that provide the flexibility to create high quality and reliable embroidery designs.

(Previously known as: ES 21D)

Level 2 - Creative Digitizing
Creative Flair, High Fashion, Inspiration

Boasting a blend of powerful digitizing tools and creative stitch effects, Wilcom’s EmbroideryStudio e1.5 Level 2 – Creative Digitizing software gives you the competitive edge by enabling you to create superior embroidery designs faster and easier than ever before.

(Previously known as: ES 45)

Level 3 - Advanced Digitizing
High Volume - Maximum Power

Armed with the complete power of Wilcom EmbroideryStudio e1.5 Level 3 – Advanced Digitizing you’ll have the industry’s most powerful digitizing tool. This is the only choice for the advanced digitizer!

(Previously known as: ES 65)

Wilcom EmbroideryStudio - Reasons to Update...

Just digitized a design for a fleece sweater and now they want it on a cotton polo?

EmbroideryStudio’s Auto Fabric Assistant will intelligently determine the best underlay, density and pull compensation settings to suit the different fabric types, as well as recalculating everything when a design is scaled.
A local retail store now wants to use the design you embroidered for their uniforms to print on their business cards?

With CorelDRAW® X4 integrated into EmbroideryStudio you can convert any .emb file into a vector file! Of course you can also convert vectors into embroidery – then use the software to add your creative touch!
Wasting time and money due to miscommunications with the client?

Using Wilcom’s online ConceptShare you can publish a design directly from EmbroideryStudio into an online workspace so that you can discuss and review work with customers, digitizers and account managers as the job progresses. Every EmbroideryStudio license comes with a free 6 or 12 month Team subscription!
Technical adjustments frustrating your creativity?

With EmbroideryStudio’s new tools like Closest Join While Digitizing, Knife tool, Break Apart, Smooth Embroidery Curves and Underlay by Shape you’ll be left to focus on your designs.

Getting lost managing different combinations of thread colors and fabric colors?

EmbroideryStudio’s new Color Palette Editor gives you visual reference for all your Colorways and even simulates fabric types with the appropriate thread color that you can choose from the library of well known industry thread suppliers.
Do a lot of appliqué or want to start?

Appliqué has become a popular style of garment and home wares decoration so Wilcom has built the tools you need to create stunning and flawless appliqués with ease. EmbroideryStudio now offers an automatic Appliqué tool, lets you Combine Applique Components and offers the choice of Lap Corners for that traditional Appliqué squared-off corner finish.
Getting slowed down by so many tools and so little work space?

Wilcom listened to customers and improved the user interface so you can customize your desktop to suit your workflow. With dockable toolbars you’ll only see the tools you need for each task – and you’ll have much more space in which to design!
Having to switch between Bezier editing and Wilcom editing?

With Wilcom you can work in the Bezier editing mode just like in CorelDRAW® or in the traditional Wilcom editing mode. Plus, EmbroideryStudio lets you measure the length of your Input A or the width of your Input C object for absolute precision.
Need some inspiration for customized gifts?

Monograms are the perfect way to provide personalized, unique gifts for your customers to purchase for their loved ones.

EmbroideryStudio now has a Monogram Wizard to provide inspiration and allow you to create classy monograms very quickly! We’ve also given you another 14 new alphabets to add to your collection.
Need to stay at the cutting edge with combinations of print, embroidery, appliqué and sequins?

EmbroideryStudio is completely integrated with CorelDRAW® X4 so you can create stunning multi-decoration designs by layering combinations of print and embroidery, visualize it on the fabric background and have it all ready to go in one production file.

What's included:
Wilcom EmbroideryStudio© e1.5
CorelDRAW® Graphics Suite X4
10,000 high-quality clipart images
1,000 high-resolution digital images
80 professionally designed templates
Over 1,000 OpenType and international fonts, including over 30 Windows® Glyph List 4 (WGL4) fonts
Over 140 embroidery alphabets
Quick Start Guide with projects
Training videos
On-screen user manual and help files
Clipart reference e-book
Free 6 or 12mth Team subscription to Wilcom ConceptShare (depending on product level)

Wilcom EmbroideryStudio - Support of the industry

Wilcom EmbroideryStudio supports all major embroidery machine formats including Barudan, Tajima, ZSK, Happy, SWF and more. Our industry leadership has allowed Wilcom throughout our 25 year history to integrate seamlessly into the embroidery industry and offer full support for all major embroidery machines.

Helpful hints and tips on connection Wilcom to your embroidery machine can be found in the members area of theWilcom Support Center website.
Supported Machine Types

The table shows the machine types currently supported by Wilcom EmbroideryStudio. Make sure you first check the recommended connection settings for your particular machine. If you don’t have a record of the connection settings required to set up your embroidery machine, a list can be found at the Wilcom Support Center. This provides connection information for all the machines listed in this table.

If not already a member of the WSC, you will need to register as a licensed user of Wilcom software. See Wilcom support for details.


Machine Format
Description

Tajima
This format is used for main types of Tajima machines.

Tajima TMCE-100
This format is used for Chenille-enabled Tajima machines.
Tajima TMCE-600
This format is used for Chenille-enabled Tajima machines.

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 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 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 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 Z Series
This format is used for Barudan Z series machines with 10 or more needles.

SWF
This format is used for main types of SWF machines.

Melco
This format is used for main types of Melco machines.

Melco Chenille
This format is used for Melco-enabled Chenille machines.

Pfaff
This format is used for main types of Pfaff machines.

Toyota
This format is used for main types of Toyota machines.

Zangs
This is the format for Zangs and Marco brand machines and pre-1988 ZSK machines without trimmers.

ZSK 1
This format is for ZSK machines that have 7 or fewer needles generally those older than 1991.

ZSK 2
This format is for ZSK machines that have more than 7 needles and those characterized by a single top thread trimmer.

ZSK TC
This format is for ZSK machines that accepts Transport Code Disks (DOS format disks).

Inbro
This format is used for main types of Inbro machines.

Schiffli
This format is used for Schiffli machines.