| Software | Platform | Best for | |----------|----------|----------| | | Free / Open-source (Windows/Mac/Linux) | Real digitizing, path-based stitches | | EmbroideryWare | Free trial / Paid | Simple auto-digitizing | | MyEditor (by Pulse) | Free | Editing .dst files only | | SophieSew | Free (basic) | Hobbyist lettering & resizing |