click-stitch embroidery digitizing logo

Embroidery Tutorial

Turn your image into a clean stitch file in a few simple steps.

Start to Finish Guide

Use this as your standard process for any logo, illustration, or patch design.

Step 1

Upload your image

Drop in a PNG, JPG, or SVG, or click Browse Files to select one.

Best results come from clear edges, strong contrast, and high-resolution source art.

Step 2

Background removal (optional)

Choose Use Original Image or Remove Background, then continue.

For raster uploads, PNG with transparency usually gives the cleanest background-removal results.

Step 3

Choose workflow mode

Choose the workflow that fits your project.

Quick Convert

  • Fast conversion path
  • Simple color + size setup
  • Best for straightforward designs

Full Editor

  • Per-shape stitch settings
  • Merge shapes and advanced edits
  • Satin borders, patches, and deeper controls
Pick Quick Convert for speed, or Full Editor when you want deeper control.
Step 4

Select colors and size

Click the image to pick thread colors, then set output width and height.

More details
  • Use mouse wheel to zoom and drag to pan in the preview windows.
  • Set dimensions in inches or millimeters before processing.
  • Optional advanced setting: minimum fill shape size.
  • If a design gets noisy, reduce color count and raise minimum fill size slightly.
Step 5

Edit and refine your design

Before processing, tune your design with editor tools.

Adjust stitch settings, change colors, merge shapes, add satin borders, and create patches.

Step 6

Process, download, and leave feedback

Process your design, download the output format you need, and leave feedback on the digitizing result.

Formats include PES, DST, JEF, EXP, VP3, and XXX. You can re-process after adjustments.

Troubleshooting

If output does not look right

Open troubleshooting tips
  • Too many tiny fragments: increase minimum fill shape size.
  • Messy stitch texture: simplify colors and test a slightly larger output size.
  • Thread breaks in dense areas: reduce complexity and verify needle/thread pairing.
  • Puckering fabric: stabilize better and consider pull compensation adjustments in Full Editor.
Start Digitizing