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Chroma Digitizing Software

Chroma is designed to allow both the novice and experienced digitizer to create even the most intricate designs with ease and speed.  

SKU: Chroma Inspire (Serialized)
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Chroma digitizing software for embroidery machines
Chroma digitizing software for embroidery machines
Chroma digitizing software for embroidery machines
Chroma digitizing software for embroidery machines
Chroma digitizing software for embroidery machines
Chroma digitizing software for embroidery machines
Chroma digitizing software for embroidery machines
Chroma digitizing software for embroidery machines
Chroma digitizing software for embroidery machines
Chroma digitizing software for embroidery machines
Chroma digitizing software for embroidery machines
Chroma digitizing software for embroidery machines
Chroma digitizing software for embroidery machines
Chroma digitizing software for embroidery machines
Chroma digitizing software for embroidery machines
Chroma digitizing software for embroidery machines
Chroma digitizing software for embroidery machines
Chroma digitizing software for embroidery machines
Chroma digitizing software for embroidery machines
Chroma digitizing software for embroidery machines
$599.00 $479.00
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Description

Start designing your first project immediately with our industry-leading digitizing software, Chroma. With three different tiers to choose from, it’s easy to find just what you’re looking for in a digitizing software, regardless of skill level.  Chroma's easy-to-use interface combined with innovative features like the auto-digitizing tool, fully customizable text effects and much more, make this software the industry standard for decorators.

Chroma Inspire is included with the purchase of any Ricoma embroidery machine, which you can also upgrade to a higher tier at any time. If you are upgrading your Chroma software, enter the serial number before adding it to your cart.

*Chroma software is non-refundable. 

Features

  • Cloud-based software (No installation disc or dongle required)
  • Lifetime FREE upgrades whenever you are online  
  • More affordable with more powerful tools for beginners and professionals
  • Multiple languages built-in  
  • Available for both native Mac OS and Windows
  • Background color can be changed to personal preference
  • Training videos for you to learn at your pace
  • Lifetime support
  • Friendly and easy-to-use interface

Specifications

Operating system:Windows 7 64-bit and up
Mac OSX version 12 and up
Memory:8 gb
Free hard disk space:40 gb
Graphics card and monitor:Support for 32bit and 1600 x 900 resolution
Internet connection:Required for software updates

Supported Machine Formats

RDE, EXP, DST, DSB, DSZ, T01, SST, KSM, U01, U02, DAT, T03, PHC, 10o, ZSK, T05, TAP, M3,PES

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Chroma is designed to allow both the novice and experienc...

$479.00
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8-In-1 Device
8-In-1 Device

The 8-in-1 device is designed to help you embroider on items such as shirt pockets, socks, cap backs, shirt sleeves, collar tips and more.

$256.00
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Total price: $735.00

Chroma is perfect for...

Embroiderers
Chroma is the premier digitizing software for embroiderers. Built and designed for both novice and expert embroiderers, you'll be designing your next embroidery project with ease and speed. No need to outsource your designs when you'll be a digitizing master!
Digitizers
With an easy-to-use interface and built-in customization tools, Chroma allows digitizers to pump out high-quality designs faster than ever. Chroma speeds up the lengthy digitizing process, so that you can get your product in the hands of your customers quickly and efficiently.
Students/Teachers
Graphic and fashion design students and teachers alike can use Chroma software to eliminate the digitizing learning curve and dive straight into practical, hands-on designing for embroidered garments. Students and teachers will receive the full digitizing learning experience with Chroma's simple customization tools and free training videos.

HIGHLY INTUITIVE
Workspace Features
  • Customizable workspace
  • Digitizing guidelines
  • Advanced hot keys
  • 3D visualization in 2D and Photorealistic mode
  • Show embroidering sequence
  • Load/save color palette and background color
  • Convert raster images to embroidery or cross stitches
  • Sequence manager display letters
  • Sequin
FULLY FUNCTIONING
Tools
  • Slow redraw - simulate sew-out
  • Auto-Digitize with branches
  • Convert between stitch types
  • Clipart tool to insert designs
  • Auto density adjustments when resizing stitch designs
  • Convert stitch design to outline designs
  • Multi-design convert and output
  • Fill pattern editor
  • Adjustable grid
  • Automatic density adjustment during size changes
  • Choose/change from full range of underlay stitches
FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE
Text Effects
  • Lettering with automatic, adjustable kerning
  • Lettering with intelligent closest point connection
  • Lettering in line, arc, circle with rubber band
  • Reorder sequence of text string
  • Resize, rotate, distort letters of text string
  • Includes 10 pre-digitized fonts
  • Duplicate text string
  • Change text setting (typeface, text)
  • Shrink/grow, stretch, rotate, slant, text using handles
  • Envelope lettering in predefined shapes

Compare tiers

 
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File

Design export
Open and save designs
Print
Merge
Design library
Embroidery formats import
Transmit to machine (serial port, network, machine folder)
Save design as image (png or jpg)
Import artwork/bitmap
Export artwork
Batch conversion  
Backdrop tool    
Import/export environment    
Design database    
Icon viewer    

View

Realistic view
Zoom in & out using mouse scroll, 1:1
Pan on screen
Stitch Ends
Ruler - measure design elements
Hoops
Change background color
Show commands
Start/Stop
Sequence Panel
Slow redraw
Navigator
Ribbon Interface  
Filter    
Design Analysis    

Editing

Rotate
Flip
To Front/To Back
Cut, Copy, Paste
Transform
Select Tool
Change Colors / Thread Palettes
Align
Group
Resequencing
Optimize Colors, Entry-Exit
Repeat
Duplicate
Shape Tool
Carousel/ Place/Reflect/Scatter  
Change Style  
Lasso Tool  
Stitch Tool  
Slice Tool    

Lettering

Add Text
Circle, Monogram text types
True Type Fonts
On screen typing
Pre-digitized fonts 43 71 133
Small Fonts (11) 2 2
Applique fonts ADDED IN   10
Edit Letters  
Break Up Text  
Path, Vertical, Spiral text types  
Puffy Fonts (13)    
Bubble Text    
Font Editor    

Digitizing

Auto Digitizing
Underlay
Pull compensation
Run/Classic Satin
Complex Fill with holes
Stitched Snapshots (Photo Stitch)  
Auto Cross stitch  
Auto Baste  
Combine/Break Apart  
Trim/Weld/Intersect  
Push compensation  
Convert To (Steil, Fill etc)  
Applique    
Pattern Creator    
Palette Creator    
Steil/Cross Stitch    
Notes    
Magic Wand    
Utility (Create Border, Outline etc)    
Color Blending    
Gradient    
Jagged type    
Stippling    
Motifs / Emboss    
Wave Fill    
Split Design (Multiple Hoops)    
Applique Cutter    
Sequin Optional Optional Optional
Chenille Optional Optional Optional

Questions & Answers

Ask a question
Q.
Will this software work on Macbook version 13.1 (Ventura)? And is the software compatible with a Brother SE1900 machine?
A.

Yes Chroma will work with Ventura. And yes, it is compatible with Brother machines.

Q.
Does a version of Chroma include a drawing feature/photo editor?
A.

Hi there, all tiers of Chroma (Inspire, Plus, Luxe) have the simple draw feature.

Q.
Is there any classes on digitizing
A.

Yes, you can access Chroma training videos through the customer portal at customer.ricoma.com.

Q.
Will this software work on a iPad Pro?
A.

No, it only works on Mac and PC operating systems for desktop.

Q.
Which application, Inspire, Plus, or Luxe allows me to create a PES file from an jpg or jpeg file/picture? Or do all three versions have this capability?
A.

Hi there, all versions have this capability.


Customer Reviews

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Filrose Patalita

Very good customer service

D
Debra Caywood
Chroma

User friendly software for a beginner.

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Wanda Paryzek
Chroma

Still getting used to software but I really like it so far.

M
Martha Butler
Chroma Luxe

I am glad that I upgraded to Luxe. I am still learning, but it seems to be a lot easier to use than the other digitizing program that I have.

L
Larry Teas
Love it

Easy and intuitive

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