How to Create Embroidery Designs

Learn how to transform your images into beautiful embroidery patterns with our easy-to-follow tutorial

Step-by-Step Tutorial

Transform your images into professional embroidery designs in just 6 easy steps. Our streamlined workflow includes optional background removal, intelligent color selection, and advanced stitch customization.

Upload Your Image

Begin by uploading your image to our platform. We accept drawings, pictures, logos, designs, and other graphics in PNG or JPG format.

File Format Recommendations:

PNG with transparency: Recommended for images with intricate borders or when you want to maintain transparent backgrounds
JPG format: Suitable for most other images and photographs

Background Removal (Optional)

This optional step helps create cleaner embroidery results by removing unwanted backgrounds from your image. You have three options:

Skip Background Removal:

Keep your image exactly as-is and proceed directly to color selection with the original background intact.

Remove Background:

Our AI automatically detects the main subject and removes the background. You can then choose to use this result or stick with the original.

How It Works:

One-click removal: Click "Remove Background" and our AI processes your image
Preview results: See the background-removed version alongside your original
Choose your preference: Select "Use This Image" for the background-removed version, or continue with the original
No commitment: You can always go back and make a different choice

Select Thread Colors

Click or tap on the colors in your image that you want to use as thread colors. Your approach will depend on your image type:

Simple Images:

Color selection is typically straightforward - choose the main colors you see in your design.

Complex Images (Photos):

Color selection may be more subjective. Generally, fewer colors produce better-defined shapes that read well as embroidery.

Color & Size Settings:

Remove unwanted colors: Click the 'X' next to any color selection you want to delete
Set final size: Adjust your embroidery dimensions by setting the height or width
Choose units: Switch between inches and millimeters as preferred
Color preview: See exactly which areas each selected color will represent

Generate Shape Preview

Once you're satisfied with your color selection, click 'Process Image'. This step will:

Simplify the colors in your image to match your selected thread colors
Create defined shapes optimized for embroidery stitching
Generate an interactive preview showing how your design will be stitched
Prepare your design for the stitch settings configuration

Configure Stitch Settings

Now you'll configure your embroidery stitch settings. You have two levels of control:

Global Settings:

Apply to all shapes in your design:

Max Fill Stitch Length: Controls the maximum length of individual stitches
Spacing Between Rows: Determines density of fill stitches
Run Stitch Length: Sets the length of running/outline stitches
Angle: Controls the direction of fill stitches
Satin Width: Sets the width for satin stitch borders
Output Format: Choose your embroidery machine format (PES, DST, JEF, etc.)

Individual Shape Settings:

Click any shape in the preview to customize:

Override global settings for that specific shape
Change thread color for individual shapes
Add satin stitch borders around selected shapes
Add running stitch outlines
Delete unwanted shapes from your design

Convert and Download

When you're satisfied with your stitch settings, click "Process & Preview" to convert your image into an embroidery file.

Token Usage:

Upon successful conversion, one token will be deducted from your account balance.

Processing Time:

Conversion typically takes 1 - 15 minutes depending on image complexity and current server load.

After Conversion:

Download your embroidery file immediately
Preview the final result
Share feedback about your experience

Making Changes:

Click "Make Changes" to modify your design
Adjust any settings and re-process
No additional tokens required for changes

Frequently Asked Questions

We support common image formats including JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP, and TIFF. For best results, use PNG or JPG format with good resolution and clear colors.

Our background removal feature uses AI to automatically detect and remove backgrounds from your images. After processing, you'll see both the original and background-removed versions, and you can choose which one to use for your embroidery design. This step is completely optional but often produces much cleaner embroidery results, especially for images with busy or cluttered backgrounds.

During our beta period, registered users receive 3 free tokens daily. Each conversion uses one token, so you can create up to 3 designs per day completely free!

Our designs work with virtually all embroidery machines. We export to popular formats like PES (Brother), DST (Tajima), JEF (Janome), EXP (Melco), VP3 (Viking), and more.

Yes! You can adjust colors, stitch settings, and dimensions, then re-convert your design. We also provide SVG output for further editing in embroidery software.

Most home embroidery machines have a maximum hoop size of 4x4 to 6x10 inches. For intricate designs, we recommend staying under 4 inches. Always check your machine's specifications.

Ready to Create Your First Design?

Start creating beautiful embroidery designs today!

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