We often receive questions about fonts in Hatch Embroidery. Here’s a breakdown to help you navigate Hatch Fonts, TrueType Fonts, and Third-Party Fonts.

Hatch Fonts:

• Fonts purchased from the Hatch Embroidery website don’t need to be installed manually.
• After purchasing a Font Pack from www.hatchembroidery.com, restart your software—the fonts will automatically appear in your font list.
• Remember:
  • A Font Pack consists of multiple Font Sets. Look for the font set name in the font dropdown list under Lettering Properties.
  • All Hatch fonts have recommended size ranges. Using fonts outside of these ranges may require sew-out testing and potential editing.

TrueType Fonts (TTF):

• Add TrueType fonts to your Windows operating system by:
  1. Unzipping the file.
  2. Double-clicking the .TTF file or right-clicking to install it.
  • If unsure, search online for how to install TTF files on your specific computer.
• After restarting Hatch Embroidery, these fonts will appear in your font list.
• Important: Not all TTFs are optimized for embroidery. Always perform a test stitch before using them in a project.

Third-Party Fonts:

• If you purchased Hatch ESA Fonts from a third party (not from the Hatch website), they usually come in a zipped file that must be decompressed.
• For Hatch 2.1 and above, these fonts must be saved in the following folder:
  C:\ProgramData\Wilcom\Hatch Embroidery\FONTS
• Important: Do not duplicate these files elsewhere, as it may cause them to not appear in your Hatch software.

Additional Resources:

For more tips and guidance on working with fonts, visit the Hatch Embroidery Online User Guide.

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