Turn your PNG or SVG into embroidery files

How it works

1. Upload your PNG or SVG: drop your design and pick your hoop size.
2. Map thread colors: review and adjust the colors detected in your design.
3. Preview stitches: see stitch count, thread list, and sew-time estimate before you pay.
4. Pay and download: get a ZIP with both .pes and .dst when you're happy with the preview.

What artwork works best

StitchConvert works best with solid shapes and flat colors. Think bold graphic prints, not fine pencil sketches.

Good fit

• Solid color regions with clean edges
• Bold shapes and flat colors (no gradients)
• Icons, mascots, monograms, patches, simple illustrations

Poor fit

• Photos, gradients, and realistic shading
• Line drawings, thin strokes, and hairline details
• Very small text or fine serif lettering
• Many tiny separate shapes (leaves, speckles, noise)

See full image guidelines

What to avoid

These patterns often produce messy stitch files: tiny regions, constant trims, or details that do not hold on fabric.

• Photos or realistic images: gradients and shading do not trace into clean stitch regions.
• Watercolor, airbrush, or soft shadow effects.
• Very fine lines or thin strokes (under about 3px in the source file).
• Thin serif lettering, hairline logos, or strokes under about 1 mm on the hoop.
• Very small text (under about 30px tall in the file).
• Lettering shorter than about 6 mm on the hoop.
• Noisy or busy backgrounds: the tracer turns every speckle into a path.
• Lots of tiny disconnected shapes (leaf fields, halos, fine texture): each becomes its own fill, trim, and jump.
• Soft or anti-aliased PNG edges: use hard edges or export SVG with flat colors.
• More than about 12 to 16 colors: extra thread stops and a busier trace.
• JPEG artifacts or lossy compression: false colors become fake stitch specks.
• High jump or trim counts in the stitch preview: simplify the art before you pay.

Full image guidelines

Simple pricing

$4.99 per download (sale price, regularly $9.99). Preview before you pay.

• Upload, map colors, and preview stitches before you pay
• Download includes both .pes and .dst in one ZIP after payment
• Up to 5 stitch-setting adjustments included
• Up to 2 image replacements on the same link

Common questions

What files can I use?

PNG and SVG only. JPG and other formats are not supported. If you only have a JPG, see our image guidelines for how to convert it. For photos or complex artwork, a clean SVG export often gives the best results.

What file formats do I get when I pay?

Every paid download is a ZIP with both .pes and .dst files. You always receive both formats in one ZIP, not one or the other.

How much does it cost?

Each download (PES + DST ZIP) is $4.99. You can preview your stitches before paying so you know exactly what you're getting.

What type of images work best?

Bold, flat-color artwork with solid filled shapes: icons, mascots, monograms, patches, and simple illustrations. Embroidery machines stitch solid regions of thread, so think graphic prints, not fine pencil sketches. Photos, gradients, tiny separate shapes, thin strokes, and very small text usually convert poorly. See our image guidelines for examples.

Do I need digitizing experience?

No. Upload your PNG or SVG, map colors, preview the stitches, and download your PES + DST ZIP. See our image guidelines for tips on preparing artwork that converts well.

Can I use this on Windows and Mac?

Yes. StitchConvert runs in your web browser. No software to install.

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Learn more about embroidery file conversion

• Convert PNG to PES embroidery files
• Convert PNG to DST embroidery files
• Convert SVG to embroidery files (PES + DST)
• PNG vs SVG for embroidery conversion
• What is a PES file? PES vs DST explained
• Prepare a logo for embroidery from Canva or Illustrator

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