Upload any image — PNG, JPG, SVG, or PDF — and convert it to a machine-ready embroidery file in seconds. Supports all major formats: DST, PES, JEF, EXP, VP3, and XXX.
The fastest way to go from any image to any embroidery machine format — no software, no account, completely free.
Any image format to any embroidery format in four simple steps — no software installation required.
Upload a PNG, JPG, SVG, or PDF — any image you want to convert to an embroidery file. High resolution gives the cleanest result.
Select the embroidery format your machine reads — DST, PES, JEF, EXP, VP3, or XXX. Not sure? Check the machine guide.
Our engine converts your image to stitch coordinates — including colour detection, underlay generation, and pull compensation.
Download your embroidery file instantly. Load it on your machine via USB and start stitching.
Trusted by 10,000+ pros for online image to embroidery conversion.
Images (PNG, JPG) store colour as pixels — a grid of coloured dots. Embroidery machines don’t understand pixels. They understand stitch coordinates: move the hoop to X,Y and push the needle down.
Converting an image to an embroidery file means translating every shape and colour region into a sequence of stitch paths — with correct density, direction, and underlay for the fabric.
Use high contrast images: Clear edges convert more accurately than blurry or low-contrast artwork.
Remove the background: A transparent PNG gives cleaner colour separation than a white-background image.
Simplify for small sizes: Fine detail that looks sharp at 10cm will blur at 4cm embroidery size. Simplify before converting.
* Also outputs EXP, VP3, and XXX — all formats at no extra cost.
The most flexible online embroidery converter — any image in, any embroidery format out.
PNG, JPG, SVG, PDF — upload whatever you have. No pre-conversion needed.
Output in DST, PES, JEF, EXP, VP3, or XXX — whichever your machine needs.
No account, no subscription, no watermarks. Convert unlimited images to embroidery files free.
Automatically maps image colours to embroidery thread colours and generates separate colour blocks.
Browser-based — works on desktop, tablet, and mobile. No app or software to install.
Upload large, high-resolution images without worrying about file size limits or compression.
Convert any photo into a cross stitch pattern with DMC colour codes.
Create PatternConvert multiple images to embroidery files at once — for shops and production.
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Yes — PNG, JPG, SVG, and PDF images can all be converted to embroidery formats. The quality of the output depends on the image quality and complexity. Simple logos with solid colours produce excellent results. Complex photographs with gradients work better with our manual digitizing service.
It depends on your machine: DST for Tajima, Brother, and most commercial machines; PES for Brother and Babylock home machines; JEF for Janome; VP3 for Husqvarna Viking; EXP for Melco and Bernina. If you’re not sure, choose DST — it’s the most widely accepted format.
Yes, completely free. No account needed, no file size limit, no limit on the number of conversions. For complex designs that need professional-quality digitizing, our paid manual service is available — but the auto-converter costs nothing.
SVG (vector) produces the cleanest embroidery output because it describes shapes mathematically rather than as pixels. PNG with a transparent background is the next best option. High-resolution JPG works well for logos. Avoid low-resolution or blurry images — these convert poorly at any size.