| User Type | Recommended Action | |-----------|---------------------| | | Use Ink/Stitch + Inkscape (free). Avoid i2. | | Professional digitizer | Buy Wilcom EmbroideryStudio (Illustrator plugin, ~$2,500, updated 2026). i2 is dead. | | Student / trial user | Use MySewnet free tier or 14-day i2 trial only from Tajima official site. |

Recent updates indicate a shift toward a subscription-based model , which ensures users always have the latest version compatible with updated Adobe Illustrator releases .

This integration allows users to work inside a single interface, drawing vector shapes and applying embroidery settings simultaneously. Key Features of Embroidery i2

Size your artwork to the exact dimensions of your embroidery hoop before applying stitches.

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View a realistic 3D rendering of how the stitches will look on fabric.

Import your Illustrator files directly into Hatch for high-end stitch conversion.