Embird is a software program that is used for creating and customizing computerized embroidery designs. It offers a wide range of tools and features that enable users to digitize artwork, import designs, add text, resize and reposition designs. Embird supports more than 70 embroidery and quilting file formats and can be used with a variety of embroidery machines. With Embird, you can preview your designs on screen before stitching them out. Embird is popular among both hobbyists and professionals in the embroidery industry.

Embird software is built on a modular principle. Basic program is a hub to which all modules, also called plug-ins, are connected. Modules extend the software functionality with Digitizing Tools, Cross Stitch, Sfumato Stitch, Font Engine, Iconizer, etc.

Sfumato Stitch is a type of embroidery technique that uses multiple colors of thread and varying stitch densities to create the illusion of a gradual color transition. It is commonly used to create realistic embroideries of people, animals, and landscapes by filling in the areas of an embroidery design with careful shading and tonal variation. In Sfumato Stitch, the embroidery machine uses a combination of colors and stitch densities to blend one color into the other, creating a smooth and realistic transition. Sfumato Stitch is often used by professional embroiderers to create photorealistic embroidery designs.

Font Engine is a software tool that allows you to create and edit embroidery lettering using various fonts. With Embird Font Engine, you can import any TrueType or OpenType font installed on your computer and convert it into an embroidery design. You can also customize the font’s size, density, and stitch type, and preview the final design before saving or printing it. This tool is useful for creating personalized embroidery designs for logos, monograms, or lettering projects.

The cost of Embird software varies depending on the components that a user chooses. The basic Embird program costs $149. For users who want to add additional modules, such as Digitizing Tools or Cross Stitch, the cost can increase. There is also a free trial version available for users who want to try out the software before committing to a purchase.

Installation of Embird requires elevated permissions.