A polo left chest order
A customer sends a PNG logo for 24 polos. Load it at 90 × 90 mm on pique, check the stop order, and hand the run sheet to whoever runs the machine.
Run sheets for DST shopsConvert logo to embroidery file
Load a logo, tune density and compensation, and watch every stitch sew before you buy anything.
Worked examples
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Auto-digitized files are a starting point. Always run a test sew-out on scrap fabric with matching stabilizer before production.
Your image stays in your browser. When you export a Pro pack, only the traced shapes, thread colors, and settings are sent, processed in memory, and not saved. Only digitize artwork you have the right to reproduce.
Four steps from art to test sew-out
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Load your art
Drop a PNG, JPG, WebP, or SVG, or open a worked example. Nothing uploads, and the plan appears with no Generate button.
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Set the job
Pick the hoop and fabric. Fabric sets row spacing, pull compensation, and underlay, and each value stays editable.
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Watch it sew
Play the stitch-out, change speed, and scrub to any stitch. Zoom in with the millimeter ruler to check edges.
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Export and test
Save the free proof, or unlock the machine files. Sew one test on scrap with matching stabilizer before production.
Density and pull compensation by fabric
These are the starting values the Fabric control loads. Each one is a starting point to confirm with a test sew-out on your own garment and stabilizer. Why each fabric differs is covered in the pull compensation and underlay guide.
| Fabric | Row spacing | Pull compensation | Underlay | Why |
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| Pique knit polo | 0.40 mm | 0.20 mm | Zig-Zag | Open knit needs a zig-zag base so fill does not sink into the texture. |
| Fleece hoodie | 0.38 mm | 0.25 mm | Zig-Zag | Loft swallows thread, so rows sit closer and a zig-zag base flattens the pile. |
| Structured cap | 0.40 mm | 0.30 mm | Edge-Run | The curved front pulls hard, so edges get more compensation and a light base. |
| Denim | 0.42 mm | 0.15 mm | Edge-Run | Stable weave barely moves, so rows can open up and compensation stays low. |
Which file your machine reads
A logo to DST embroidery job suits most commercial heads, while a logo to PES file suits Brother and Baby Lock home machines. The full list of eight machine families is in the DST vs PES vs JEF chart.
| Machine family | Native format | File to use | Common sewing field |
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| Brother / Baby Lock | .pes | .pes | 130 × 180 mm (Brother PE800); 160 × 260 mm (Baby Lock Flourish II) |
| Janome | .jef | .jef | 200 × 280 mm (Memory Craft 500E) |
| Tajima | .dst | .dst | 360 × 500 mm border frame (TMBP2-SC) |
| Ricoma | .dst | .dst | 310 × 210 mm (EM-1010); 500 × 360 mm (MT-1501) |
| Bernina | .exp; also reads .dst and .pes | .exp | 400 × 210 mm with Maxi or Jumbo hoop (B 790 PLUS) |
Spec sheet figures checked in October 2026. Fields change by model and hoop, so confirm yours in the manual.
Jobs this page handles well
Etsy gifts on a home machine
You sew on a Brother or Baby Lock with a 4×4 or 5×7 hoop. The PES tool opens on those hoops and shows Brother thread numbers from the start.
Open the PES toolA vector logo from a designer
SVG shapes go straight to stitch regions with no raster trace, so edges stay exactly where the designer drew them.
Open the SVG toolLearning why a file sewed badly
White gaps and puckering usually trace back to compensation and underlay. The guide shows starting values by fabric, and why they differ.
Read the pull comp guideCommon questions, answered plainly
How do I convert a logo to an embroidery file?
Drop the logo into the studio. The page separates colors, matches thread, assigns fill, satin, and running stitches, and simulates the result. Adjust hoop and fabric, then export. The machine files come from the Pro pack.
Is this logo to DST embroidery tool free?
Digitizing, tuning, and the full stitch-out player are free with no sign-up and no limit on designs. Free exports are a proof PNG up to 1200 px wide and a summary of the first 5 colors. Machine files are paid.
Which files come in the Pro pack?
One ZIP holds DST, PES, JEF, EXP, and VP3 with underlay, pull compensation, and lock stitches. Two more packs add a 1:1 operator run sheet with a thread CSV, and three re-stitched sizes as DST and PES.
Can I get a logo to PES file for a Brother machine?
Yes. Every all-formats pack includes a PES, and the PNG to PES page opens on a 4×4 hoop with Brother thread numbers. A PES maps each stop to the nearest of 64 PEC colors, so check colors on screen.
Why does the stitch count change when I change the hoop?
The design is stitched again at the new size. Row spacing holds near 0.40 mm, so more area means more rows. Scaling a finished file would stretch stitches and open gaps instead.
Does my logo get uploaded?
No. Your image stays in your browser. When you export a Pro pack, only the traced shapes, thread colors, and settings are sent, processed in memory, and not saved.
Will the file sew perfectly the first time?
Treat any auto-digitized file as a starting point. Fabric, stabilizer, needle, and tension all change the result, so run a test sew-out on scrap before production. Small text and thin lines need the most checking.
What does embroidery digitizing online mean here?
It means the stitch plan is built in your browser with fixed rules rather than a person or an AI model. The same art and settings always give the same stitches, the same counts, and the same bytes.
How are thread numbers chosen?
Each color is matched to the nearest shade in the published Madeira Polyneon, Brother Embroidery, or Isacord 40 chart by color distance. The ΔE beside each stop shows how close that match is. Lower is closer.
How much does a pass cost?
The 7-Day Digitizing Pass is a one-time $4.99 and covers unlimited designs for 7 days. The monthly plan is $7.99 per month, and the lifetime license is a one-time $19.99.