DST is the most widely supported embroidery file format — used by Tajima machines and most industrial multi-needle systems. click-stitch converts PNG, JPG, and SVG images into DST files for free, entirely in your browser.
What is a DST file?
DST (Tajima Stitch Data) stores your design as a sequence of stitch coordinates and jump commands. Unlike PES, DST doesn't store thread color names or design metadata — just the stitch path itself — which is why it works as a near-universal format across embroidery machine brands.
How to convert an image to DST for free
- Upload a PNG, JPG, or SVG image.
- Remove the background if your source has one you don't want stitched.
- Click to assign thread colors to each area (up to 4 on the free plan).
- Set your finished width and height.
- Export as DST.
Tips for a clean DST conversion
- Since DST doesn't store color names, jot down the thread colors you picked before you close the tab.
- Solid, well-separated shapes convert far more cleanly than gradients or fine detail.
- If the stitch preview looks fragmented, raise the minimum fill-shape size or simplify the source image's colors.
Other formats from the same upload
The same image can also be exported as PES, JEF, EXP, VP3, or XXX without re-uploading — useful if you're digitizing for more than one machine. See the full converter guide for every format pairing.
Free vs Premium
Free DST conversions include 3 exports per day, up to 4 colors, and up to 3-inch output. Premium adds unlimited colors, sizing up to 12 inches, and the guided Wizard and Full Editor for finer stitch control.