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BERNINA Embroidery Software 8
Delivered by email
1 license per PC — this license is activated on a single computer only. Activation is permanently tied to the machine it is installed on.
BERNINA Embroidery Software 8 — DesignerPlus Embroidery Design & Digitizing Software
BERNINA Embroidery Software 8 (DesignerPlus) is your own private design studio: the ultimate in creative embroidery for BERNINA owners. Version 8 brings a whole new range of features and 3D effects for unique surface embellishments — Color PhotoStitch, one-click automatic digitizing, 3D Globe Effect, Couching, StumpWork, Trapunto, 3D Puffy Lettering and Advanced CutWork — with CorelDRAW® Graphics Suite SE included and full Multi-Hooping for large designs. Compatible with all BERNINA embroidery machines. Your product key is delivered directly by email after purchase — no physical shipment, no dongle, instant activation. Compatible with Windows 10 and Windows 11.
DesignerPlus 8.2
Full creative level
Windows 10 / 11
Required system
Email
Product key delivery
System requirements
Operating system
Windows 10 or Windows 11
Mac / Linux
Not compatible
License
1 PC only — permanently tied to the computer
Delivery
Email (download & product key)
Combine photography, quilting and embroidery in one studio
Combine two creative passions — photography and embroidery: Color PhotoStitch takes a picture and turns it into an incredible embroidery design, while automatic digitizing transfers your artwork into an easy-to-stitch-out design with one click. Push dimension further with the 3D Globe Effect (a spherical look created purely by visual illusion), 3D Puffy Lettering with a wide choice of fonts, Couching for sculptured effects with yarns, cords and wool, plus StumpWork, PunchWork, Trapunto and Advanced CutWork for eyelets and embroidered appliqué.
Production tools match the creativity: Multi-Hooping automatically places hoops to cover the entire design, fitting as many objects as possible into each hoop position with a previewable hooping sequence; positioning aids include hoop templates, basting stitch markers and print preview; and the Automated Quilt Block Layout generates echo quilting backgrounds — scroll, clipped or stipple-filled blocks — with sizing and positioning aids. The knife tool cuts outlines or closed objects into separate parts (split lettering and apply different fills for a unique font), the Color Wheel and color management keep palettes organised, and CorelDRAW® Graphics Suite SE is included for full graphic design power.
Key features
Color PhotoStitch
Turn any photograph into an incredible embroidery design — photography and embroidery combined in one click.
Automatic digitizing
Your picture is transferred into an easy-to-stitch-out embroidery design with a single click — no manual digitizing needed.
3D effects
3D Globe Effect for a spherical look, 3D Puffy Lettering with many fonts, StumpWork, PunchWork and Trapunto embellishments.
Couching
Create special embroidered effects with yarns, cords and wool combined with classic stitching — textures that stand out.
Advanced CutWork
Eyelets and embroidered appliqué handled directly in the software for refined openwork designs.
Multi-Hooping
Hoops placed automatically to cover the entire design, fitting maximum objects per position — with hooping sequence preview.
Automated Quilt Blocks
Automatic echo quilting backgrounds — scroll, clipped or stipple-filled — with quilt block sizing and positioning aids.
CorelDRAW® SE included
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite SE ships with the package, plus knife tool, Color Wheel, design tabs and a design library.
Compatibility — BERNINA Embroidery Software 8
The software is compatible with all BERNINA embroidery machines and exports to the common embroidery formats for maximum flexibility.
Machines
- All BERNINA embroidery
- B 500 / 590 / 700
- B 770 / 790 / 880
- USB transfer
File formats
- EXP (BERNINA)
- ART
- DST / PES
- Common formats
Artwork input
- Photos (PhotoStitch)
- Images & clipart
- CorelDRAW® SE
- TrueType fonts
Projects
- Quilting & échos
- 3D puffy lettering
- CutWork & appliqué
- Personalized gifts
Frequently asked questions
Is the BERNINA Embroidery Software 8 sent physically?
No. Your BERNINA Embroidery Software 8 download and product key are sent by email only. You receive everything directly in your inbox after the order is confirmed — no postal shipment, no USB stick, no physical item.
How many computers can I install it on?
1 license per PC. This license is activated on a single computer only, and the activation is permanently tied to the machine it is installed on — it cannot be transferred to another computer afterwards. Please install it on the PC you intend to keep using.
How long does it take to receive my product key?
Usually within a few minutes after order confirmation. If there is a delay, please check your spam folder.
Is BERNINA Embroidery Software 8 compatible with Mac?
No. BERNINA Embroidery Software 8 runs exclusively on Windows 10 and Windows 11. It is not compatible with macOS or Linux.
Which embroidery machines work with this software?
The software is designed for and compatible with all BERNINA embroidery machines (EXP/ART output via USB). It also exports common formats such as DST and PES, so designs can be used on many other machine brands as well.
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