File conversion
Converting vs digitizing embroidery files
Understand when to use a stitch-file converter, Auto Digitize or an embroidery resizer so you start in the right Stitchist tool.
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File conversion
Move existing stitches between machine formats.
File conversion
Embroidery file formats: PES, DST, JEF and more
Choose an embroidery output format, understand color limitations and distinguish a machine stitch file from an editable project or image.
File conversion
Free embroidery file conversion, step by step
Convert existing embroidery files online with Stitchist. Preview dimensions and stitches, then download PES, DST, JEF, EXP, VP3, U01, PEC or XXX.
File conversion
Convert DST to EXP online
Convert DST embroidery files to EXP free with Stitchist. Follow the steps, compare thread colors and check the converted design before downloading.
File conversion
Convert DST to JEF online
Convert DST embroidery files to JEF free with Stitchist. Follow the steps, compare thread colors and check the converted design before downloading.
File conversion
Convert DST to PEC online
Convert DST embroidery files to PEC free with Stitchist. Follow the steps, compare thread colors and check the converted design before downloading.
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File conversion
Convert DST to PES online
Convert DST embroidery files to PES free with Stitchist. Follow the steps, compare thread colors and check the converted design before downloading.
File conversion
Convert DST to U01 online
Convert DST embroidery files to U01 free with Stitchist. Follow the steps, compare thread colors and check the converted design before downloading.
File conversion
Convert DST to VP3 online
Convert DST embroidery files to VP3 free with Stitchist. Follow the steps, compare thread colors and check the converted design before downloading.
File conversion
Convert DST to XXX online
Convert DST embroidery files to XXX free with Stitchist. Follow the steps, compare thread colors and check the converted design before downloading.
File conversion
Convert EXP to DST online
Convert EXP embroidery files to DST free with Stitchist. Follow the steps, compare thread colors and check the converted design before downloading.
File conversion
Convert EXP to JEF online
Convert EXP embroidery files to JEF free with Stitchist. Follow the steps, compare thread colors and check the converted design before downloading.
File conversion
Convert EXP to PEC online
Convert EXP embroidery files to PEC free with Stitchist. Follow the steps, compare thread colors and check the converted design before downloading.
File conversion
Convert EXP to PES online
Convert EXP embroidery files to PES free with Stitchist. Follow the steps, compare thread colors and check the converted design before downloading.
File conversion
Convert EXP to U01 online
Convert EXP embroidery files to U01 free with Stitchist. Follow the steps, compare thread colors and check the converted design before downloading.
File conversion
Convert EXP to VP3 online
Convert EXP embroidery files to VP3 free with Stitchist. Follow the steps, compare thread colors and check the converted design before downloading.
File conversion
Convert EXP to XXX online
Convert EXP embroidery files to XXX free with Stitchist. Follow the steps, compare thread colors and check the converted design before downloading.
File conversion
Convert JEF to DST online
Convert JEF embroidery files to DST free with Stitchist. Follow the steps, compare thread colors and check the converted design before downloading.
File conversion
Convert JEF to EXP online
Convert JEF embroidery files to EXP free with Stitchist. Follow the steps, compare thread colors and check the converted design before downloading.
File conversion
Convert JEF to PEC online
Convert JEF embroidery files to PEC free with Stitchist. Follow the steps, compare thread colors and check the converted design before downloading.
File conversion
Convert JEF to PES online
Convert JEF embroidery files to PES free with Stitchist. Follow the steps, compare thread colors and check the converted design before downloading.
File conversion
Convert JEF to U01 online
Convert JEF embroidery files to U01 free with Stitchist. Follow the steps, compare thread colors and check the converted design before downloading.
File conversion
Convert JEF to VP3 online
Convert JEF embroidery files to VP3 free with Stitchist. Follow the steps, compare thread colors and check the converted design before downloading.
File conversion
Convert JEF to XXX online
Convert JEF embroidery files to XXX free with Stitchist. Follow the steps, compare thread colors and check the converted design before downloading.
File conversion
Convert PEC to DST online
Convert PEC embroidery files to DST free with Stitchist. Follow the steps, compare thread colors and check the converted design before downloading.
File conversion
Convert PEC to EXP online
Convert PEC embroidery files to EXP free with Stitchist. Follow the steps, compare thread colors and check the converted design before downloading.
File conversion
Convert PEC to JEF online
Convert PEC embroidery files to JEF free with Stitchist. Follow the steps, compare thread colors and check the converted design before downloading.
File conversion
Convert PEC to PES online
Convert PEC embroidery files to PES free with Stitchist. Follow the steps, compare thread colors and check the converted design before downloading.
File conversion
Convert PEC to U01 online
Convert PEC embroidery files to U01 free with Stitchist. Follow the steps, compare thread colors and check the converted design before downloading.
File conversion
Convert PEC to VP3 online
Convert PEC embroidery files to VP3 free with Stitchist. Follow the steps, compare thread colors and check the converted design before downloading.
File conversion
Convert PEC to XXX online
Convert PEC embroidery files to XXX free with Stitchist. Follow the steps, compare thread colors and check the converted design before downloading.
File conversion
Convert PES to DST online
Convert PES embroidery files to DST free with Stitchist. Follow the steps, compare thread colors and check the converted design before downloading.
File conversion
Convert PES to EXP online
Convert PES embroidery files to EXP free with Stitchist. Follow the steps, compare thread colors and check the converted design before downloading.
File conversion
Convert PES to JEF online
Convert PES embroidery files to JEF free with Stitchist. Follow the steps, compare thread colors and check the converted design before downloading.
File conversion
Convert PES to PEC online
Convert PES embroidery files to PEC free with Stitchist. Follow the steps, compare thread colors and check the converted design before downloading.
File conversion
Convert PES to U01 online
Convert PES embroidery files to U01 free with Stitchist. Follow the steps, compare thread colors and check the converted design before downloading.
File conversion
Convert PES to VP3 online
Convert PES embroidery files to VP3 free with Stitchist. Follow the steps, compare thread colors and check the converted design before downloading.
File conversion
Convert PES to XXX online
Convert PES embroidery files to XXX free with Stitchist. Follow the steps, compare thread colors and check the converted design before downloading.
File conversion
Convert U01 to DST online
Convert U01 embroidery files to DST free with Stitchist. Follow the steps, compare thread colors and check the converted design before downloading.
File conversion
Convert U01 to EXP online
Convert U01 embroidery files to EXP free with Stitchist. Follow the steps, compare thread colors and check the converted design before downloading.
File conversion
Convert U01 to JEF online
Convert U01 embroidery files to JEF free with Stitchist. Follow the steps, compare thread colors and check the converted design before downloading.
File conversion
Convert U01 to PEC online
Convert U01 embroidery files to PEC free with Stitchist. Follow the steps, compare thread colors and check the converted design before downloading.
File conversion
Convert U01 to PES online
Convert U01 embroidery files to PES free with Stitchist. Follow the steps, compare thread colors and check the converted design before downloading.
File conversion
Convert U01 to VP3 online
Convert U01 embroidery files to VP3 free with Stitchist. Follow the steps, compare thread colors and check the converted design before downloading.
File conversion
Convert U01 to XXX online
Convert U01 embroidery files to XXX free with Stitchist. Follow the steps, compare thread colors and check the converted design before downloading.
File conversion
Convert VP3 to DST online
Convert VP3 embroidery files to DST free with Stitchist. Follow the steps, compare thread colors and check the converted design before downloading.
File conversion
Convert VP3 to EXP online
Convert VP3 embroidery files to EXP free with Stitchist. Follow the steps, compare thread colors and check the converted design before downloading.
File conversion
Convert VP3 to JEF online
Convert VP3 embroidery files to JEF free with Stitchist. Follow the steps, compare thread colors and check the converted design before downloading.
File conversion
Convert VP3 to PEC online
Convert VP3 embroidery files to PEC free with Stitchist. Follow the steps, compare thread colors and check the converted design before downloading.
File conversion
Convert VP3 to PES online
Convert VP3 embroidery files to PES free with Stitchist. Follow the steps, compare thread colors and check the converted design before downloading.
File conversion
Convert VP3 to U01 online
Convert VP3 embroidery files to U01 free with Stitchist. Follow the steps, compare thread colors and check the converted design before downloading.
File conversion
Convert VP3 to XXX online
Convert VP3 embroidery files to XXX free with Stitchist. Follow the steps, compare thread colors and check the converted design before downloading.
File conversion
Convert XXX to DST online
Convert XXX embroidery files to DST free with Stitchist. Follow the steps, compare thread colors and check the converted design before downloading.
File conversion
Convert XXX to EXP online
Convert XXX embroidery files to EXP free with Stitchist. Follow the steps, compare thread colors and check the converted design before downloading.
File conversion
Convert XXX to JEF online
Convert XXX embroidery files to JEF free with Stitchist. Follow the steps, compare thread colors and check the converted design before downloading.
File conversion
Convert XXX to PEC online
Convert XXX embroidery files to PEC free with Stitchist. Follow the steps, compare thread colors and check the converted design before downloading.
File conversion
Convert XXX to PES online
Convert XXX embroidery files to PES free with Stitchist. Follow the steps, compare thread colors and check the converted design before downloading.
File conversion
Convert XXX to U01 online
Convert XXX embroidery files to U01 free with Stitchist. Follow the steps, compare thread colors and check the converted design before downloading.
File conversion
Convert XXX to VP3 online
Convert XXX embroidery files to VP3 free with Stitchist. Follow the steps, compare thread colors and check the converted design before downloading.
File conversion
Convert a HUS embroidery file online
Open and convert an existing HUS stitch file with Stitchist. Choose PES, DST, JEF or another supported output and check machine compatibility.
File conversion
Convert a PCS embroidery file online
Open and convert an existing PCS stitch file with Stitchist. Choose PES, DST, JEF or another supported output and check machine compatibility.
File conversion
Convert a PHC embroidery file online
Open and convert an existing PHC stitch file with Stitchist. Choose PES, DST, JEF or another supported output and check machine compatibility.
File conversion
Convert a SEW embroidery file online
Open and convert an existing SEW stitch file with Stitchist. Choose PES, DST, JEF or another supported output and check machine compatibility.
File conversion
Convert a SHV embroidery file online
Open and convert an existing SHV stitch file with Stitchist. Choose PES, DST, JEF or another supported output and check machine compatibility.
File conversion
Convert a TAP embroidery file online
Open and convert an existing TAP stitch file with Stitchist. Choose PES, DST, JEF or another supported output and check machine compatibility.
File conversion
Free DST embroidery file converter
Convert existing embroidery files to DST online. Learn which files work, what happens to colors and how to download your converted DST.
File conversion
Free EXP embroidery file converter
Convert existing embroidery files to EXP online. Learn which files work, what happens to colors and how to download your converted EXP.
File conversion
Free JEF embroidery file converter
Convert existing embroidery files to JEF online. Learn which files work, what happens to colors and how to download your converted JEF.
File conversion
Free PEC embroidery file converter
Convert existing embroidery files to PEC online. Learn which files work, what happens to colors and how to download your converted PEC.
File conversion
Free PES embroidery file converter
Convert existing embroidery files to PES online. Learn which files work, what happens to colors and how to download your converted PES.
File conversion
Free U01 embroidery file converter
Convert existing embroidery files to U01 online. Learn which files work, what happens to colors and how to download your converted U01.
File conversion
Free VP3 embroidery file converter
Convert existing embroidery files to VP3 online. Learn which files work, what happens to colors and how to download your converted VP3.
File conversion
Free XXX embroidery file converter
Convert existing embroidery files to XXX online. Learn which files work, what happens to colors and how to download your converted XXX.
Digitizing artwork
Turn an image into a design you can edit and sew.
Digitizing artwork
Digitize a logo for machine embroidery
Turn a logo into an editable Stitchist design: simplify small details, choose fill and satin, review thread order and export for your machine.
Digitizing artwork
Embroidery digitizing for beginners
A beginner workflow for turning artwork into embroidery: set a size, create shapes, choose stitches, preview and export from Stitchist.
Digitizing artwork
Embroidery digitizing on a Mac, in your browser
Use Stitchist on a Mac for embroidery drawing, lettering, image digitizing and stitch-file conversion without installing Windows software.
Digitizing artwork
Embroidery software for Chromebook
Create and convert machine embroidery on a Chromebook with Stitchist's browser tools, and learn what still needs checking at the machine.
Digitizing artwork
Free embroidery digitizing software: choose the right workflow
See what Stitchist offers free: browser-based drawing, lettering, PES and DST export, a stitch-file converter and one Auto Digitize design.
Digitizing artwork
JPG / JPEG to DST: digitize your image
Turn JPG / JPEG artwork into a DST embroidery design in Stitchist. Prepare the image, review stitches and understand the free Auto Digitize allowance.
More digitizing artwork guides (16)
Digitizing artwork
JPG / JPEG to EXP: digitize your image
Turn JPG / JPEG artwork into a EXP embroidery design in Stitchist. Prepare the image, review stitches and understand the free Auto Digitize allowance.
Digitizing artwork
JPG / JPEG to JEF: digitize your image
Turn JPG / JPEG artwork into a JEF embroidery design in Stitchist. Prepare the image, review stitches and understand the free Auto Digitize allowance.
Digitizing artwork
JPG / JPEG to PES: digitize your image
Turn JPG / JPEG artwork into a PES embroidery design in Stitchist. Prepare the image, review stitches and understand the free Auto Digitize allowance.
Digitizing artwork
JPG / JPEG to VP3: digitize your image
Turn JPG / JPEG artwork into a VP3 embroidery design in Stitchist. Prepare the image, review stitches and understand the free Auto Digitize allowance.
Digitizing artwork
PNG to DST: digitize your image
Turn PNG artwork into a DST embroidery design in Stitchist. Prepare the image, review stitches and understand the free Auto Digitize allowance.
Digitizing artwork
PNG to EXP: digitize your image
Turn PNG artwork into a EXP embroidery design in Stitchist. Prepare the image, review stitches and understand the free Auto Digitize allowance.
Digitizing artwork
PNG to JEF: digitize your image
Turn PNG artwork into a JEF embroidery design in Stitchist. Prepare the image, review stitches and understand the free Auto Digitize allowance.
Digitizing artwork
PNG to PES: digitize your image
Turn PNG artwork into a PES embroidery design in Stitchist. Prepare the image, review stitches and understand the free Auto Digitize allowance.
Digitizing artwork
PNG to VP3: digitize your image
Turn PNG artwork into a VP3 embroidery design in Stitchist. Prepare the image, review stitches and understand the free Auto Digitize allowance.
Digitizing artwork
Prepare artwork for Auto Digitize
Prepare cleaner logos and images for embroidery with practical checks for transparency, contrast, tiny details, colors and final design size.
Digitizing artwork
SVG to DST: digitize your image
Turn SVG artwork into a DST embroidery design in Stitchist. Prepare the image, review stitches and understand the free Auto Digitize allowance.
Digitizing artwork
SVG to EXP: digitize your image
Turn SVG artwork into a EXP embroidery design in Stitchist. Prepare the image, review stitches and understand the free Auto Digitize allowance.
Digitizing artwork
SVG to JEF: digitize your image
Turn SVG artwork into a JEF embroidery design in Stitchist. Prepare the image, review stitches and understand the free Auto Digitize allowance.
Digitizing artwork
SVG to PES: digitize your image
Turn SVG artwork into a PES embroidery design in Stitchist. Prepare the image, review stitches and understand the free Auto Digitize allowance.
Digitizing artwork
SVG to VP3: digitize your image
Turn SVG artwork into a VP3 embroidery design in Stitchist. Prepare the image, review stitches and understand the free Auto Digitize allowance.
Digitizing artwork
Turn an image into an embroidery file
Choose the right image-to-embroidery workflow in Stitchist, from artwork preparation and Auto Digitize to editable stitches and machine export.
Lettering & stitches
Build names, monograms, fills and outlines.
Lettering & stitches
Create embroidery lettering and monograms
Make names and monograms in Stitchist with included satin and fill fonts, then inspect letter size, spacing and the stitch sequence.
Lettering & stitches
Digitize line art and redwork
Choose running, bean or satin stitches for embroidery line art and understand the difference between centerlines and filled outlines.
Lettering & stitches
Satin vs fill stitch: which should you use?
Choose between satin, fill and line stitches for embroidery shapes, lettering and borders, with practical checks in Stitchist.
Lettering & stitches
Use custom fonts for embroidery lettering
Upload TTF or OTF fonts with Stitchist Pro, check script coverage and evaluate outline fonts as satin or fill lettering at the final size.
Size & preparation
Choose a size, check the hoop and prepare your files.
Size & preparation
Prepare embroidery files for a customer or shop
Organize embroidery exports by size and format, preserve editable sources and include useful color and machine information with your designs.
Size & preparation
Resize an embroidery file online
Resize existing embroidery designs with Stitchist's Beta resizer using a scale percentage or locked width and height, then inspect the result.
Size & preparation
What an embroidery preview can and cannot tell you
Use Stitchist previews to check stitch paths, sequence and appearance, while understanding why fabric, tension and final-size stitch tests still matter.
Size & preparation
What density-preserving embroidery resizing can do
Understand why scaling stitches changes coverage, what a Beta stitch-file resizer can infer, and when to regenerate the editable source instead.
Troubleshooting
Understand a missing color, rejected file or unexpected preview.
Troubleshooting
Keep small details readable in embroidery
Review tiny highlights, lettering and line work at the final embroidery size, and distinguish detected shapes from useful sewn details.
Troubleshooting
Why an embroidery converter rejects a PNG, JPG or PDF
Find the right next step when an image, ZIP or PDF is rejected by an embroidery stitch-file converter in Stitchist.
Troubleshooting
Why embroidery colors change after conversion
Understand sample colors in DST, EXP and U01, palette mapping in JEF and PEC, and how to check your thread sequence after conversion.
Troubleshooting
Why your embroidery machine will not read a file
Check format, version, hoop size, extraction and transfer requirements before repeatedly converting an embroidery design that will not load.
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