How to Use Font Editor (Luxe) in Chroma Software

The Font Editor in Chroma Luxe allows you to map your purchased embroidery alphabets into a functional keyboard font — so you can simply type out names or phrases instead of placing letters one by one!

Watch the full tutorial:
Font Editor (Luxe) | Chroma Digitizing Software

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Open Chroma Luxe

   • Launch the Chroma software and make sure you’re in the Luxe version, which includes the Font Editor.

2. Go to the Font Editor

   • From the top menu, click Tools → Font Editor

3. Create a New Font

   • Click New Font

   • Give your font a name (e.g., “Artapli ABC”)

4. Import Each Letter

   • For each letter (A–Z, numbers, etc.):

     • Click the letter key you want to assign

     • Click Import and browse to your file (e.g., A.DST, B.PES, etc.)

     • Position and adjust the baseline if needed

     • Save the character

   • Repeat for all characters you want to include

5. Save Your Font

   • Once all characters are mapped, click Save Font

   • Your new font will now appear in your lettering tool dropdown menu

6. Use Your New Font

   • Go to Lettering Tool

   • Choose your new font name

   • Type your word — and Chroma will automatically use the stitch-based files you imported

💡 Tips:

• Use stitch files like DST, PES, EXP, etc.

• Be sure your files are unzipped and organized by size before starting

• Adjust spacing and baseline carefully to keep letters aligned