Pixilart vs WinStitch & MacStitch
Pixilart: free pixel art editor that crafters use to plan grid designs. WinStitch & MacStitch: cross-stitch design software for Windows and Mac.
| Pixilart | WinStitch & MacStitch | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Tool | Tool |
| Category | Photo to Pattern Converters | Chart Makers for Knitting, Crochet & Cross Stitch |
| Crafts | Crochet, Cross Stitch, Knitting | Cross Stitch |
| Pricing | Free | Paid |
| Free option | — | — |
| Free patterns | — | — |
| Beginner friendly | Yes | For experienced makers |
| Ships internationally | — | — |
| Platforms | Web | Windows, macOS |
| Formats | PNG | — |
| Based in | — | — |
| Visit | Visit |
Pixilart
Pixilart is a free online pixel art editor and community. It is not a craft tool as such, but crocheters, cross stitchers and knitters use pixel grids to plan C2C blankets, tapestry crochet, colourwork and perler-style motifs.
Each pixel maps to one stitch, so you can count rows and colours straight from the drawing.
- Pixel grid drawing
- Colour palettes
- Export images
WinStitch & MacStitch
Ursa Software makes WinStitch for Windows and MacStitch for macOS, two editions of the same cross-stitch design program. You can draw charts, import photos, choose thread brands and print patterns with symbol keys.
It is one of the few dedicated cross-stitch programs that runs natively on a Mac.
- Chart editor with backstitch and fractional stitches
- Photo import
- Thread brand palettes
- Pattern printing with keys
Based on public information. Check each site for current prices and terms.