Chroma | Ricoma’s Digitizing Software

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Premier Digitizing Software

Chroma, Ricoma's proprietary digitizing software, is designed to allow both the novice and experienced digitizer to create even the most intricate designs with ease and speed. Become a digitizing pro in no time with an easy-to-use interface, built-in styles and customization tools!

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Automate your digitizing process

Skip the digitizing learning curve and start designing your
first project right away with our cloud-based digitizing software.

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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

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.

File

Design export

Open and save designs

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

133

Small Fonts (11)

Applique fonts ADDED IN

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

Chenille

Optional

Formats

RDE

EXP

DST

DSB

DSZ

T01

SST

U01

U02

DAT

T03

PHC

10o

ZSK

T05

TAP

Minimum Requirements

Operating system – windows 7 64-bit with latest updates and service pack or Mac OSX version 12 (Sierra), which means MacOS Chroma can run on Sierra, High Sierra, Mojave, Catalina and Big Sur
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 and dongle registration

Try it out for free

Not sure if Chroma is for you? Download a free trial today and discover how easy it is to
digitize with the most intuitive and easy-to-use digitizing software.

Video Training

Learn the ins and outs of Chroma's digitizing capabilities with our extensive video training. You'll be a Chroma expert in no time!

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Technical Support

Stuck on how to fix a design or have a technical issue? Our technical support team is on standby 7 days a week and after hours, to get you back on track right away.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the price point?

Chroma ranges from $599 to $1,999 depending on the tier you purchase. Chroma Inspire is $599. Chroma Plus is $1,299 and Chroma Luxe is $1,999.

Do you have financing options?

Yes, you may finance Chroma Plus and Luxe with the purchase of an embroidery machine and on its own. Feel free to contact us for information on financing terms.

What kind of training and support do I receive?

Extensive video training is provided. Once you're done, you'll learn the digitizing process from start to finish, as well as how to operate Chroma's special functions.

Our technical support line is open 7 days a week to answer any questions you have on the software.

How can I purchase Chroma?

You can purchase Chroma online or via telephone with a Ricoma staff member.

Which Chroma tier is included in my embroidery machine package?

Each embroidery machine package includes Chroma Inspire, the software's basic version that allows you to edit and create simple embroidery designs. If you would like to upgrade your Chroma software, you can do so for an additional cost.