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Instant Image Digitizing for Embroidery

Upload a photo, logo or artwork and get machine-ready PES, DST, JEF and more in seconds.

Instant results Professional quality Multiple formats Free to try
1 free conversion today — up to 3 colours at 3″, no account needed. Create a free account for three a day, and to keep your designs.
Step 1: Upload Your Image
Drop your image here

or

PNG, JPG or SVG

Step 2: Background Removal

Pick the method that matches your image.

Exact color only Looser match
Choose Your Workflow
Quick Convert is free. Wizard and Full Editor are free to explore — downloading needs Premium.
Free
Quick Convert

Pick colors, pick a format, download.

  • Automatic stitch settings
  • Preview before download
  • All export formats
Recommended Premium
Wizard

The Full Editor's power, one question at a time.

  • Step-by-step guidance
  • Badges, text, satin & borders
  • No experience needed
Preview only — download needs Premium.
Premium
Full Editor

Full control over every shape and stitch.

Best on desktop or tablet

  • Per-shape stitch settings
  • Text overlay & satin fonts
  • Borders & outlines
  • Advanced controls
Preview only — download needs Premium.
Step 3: Select Colors

Select colors to see zoomable preview

Too many colors, or messy edges? De-noising can help.
Click areas of your image to pick thread colors Tap areas of your image to pick thread colors
Selected Thread Colors
Please select at least one color before proceeding
Live SVG text was removed. Use built-in fonts in settings to add text back with stitch-safe results.
Width
Height
Max size: 12" × 12" (305mm)
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Step 4: Stitch Settings
The Full Editor is built for desktop. On a phone, try the Wizard instead.
Design Preview & Shape Selection
95%

Shape preview will appear here

Click shapes to select Tap shapes to select
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Shape Settings

Click a shape to edit it Tap a shape to edit it

Shift+Click for multiple Use on the preview for multiple
Text Tools
Global Tools
Click to choose outline thread color
Patch Settings — drag handles to resize
Border follows your design's own edge.
One hooping. Trim close to the satin border when done.
Stitches in 5 stages, pausing between each.
One patch.
↑ stitched last  (top / foreground)
↓ stitched first  (bottom / background)
PES files carry their own position — the machine places the design for you. Set by hat mode — the needle sits at the bottom center, on the cap’s seam, and stitching starts as near it as the design allows.

Keeps jump threads instead of cutting — you trim them by hand.

Step 4: Preview & Process
Design Preview

Generating preview...

Output Format
PES files carry their own position — the machine places the design for you.
Set by hat mode — the needle sits at the bottom center, on the cap’s seam, and stitching starts as near it as the design allows.
Keeps jump threads instead of cutting — you trim them by hand.
Processing Your Design

Creating your embroidery file...

This may take a few seconds to several minutes depending on the complexity and size of your design

Preview & Download Your Embroidery
Embroidery Preview
Generating embroidery preview...
Digital embroidery design preview

File Created Successfully

Want More Control Over Your Designs?
Per-Shape Stitch Settings

Choose fill types, angles, and density for each shape individually

Text Overlay

Add text with a large selection of embroidery satin fonts

Borders & Outlines

Add satin or running stitch borders to shapes

Unlimited Colors & Sizing

Use up to 99 colors and custom dimensions

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