Embroidery resources

Format converters, guides, and tips for preparing PNG and SVG artwork and getting designs onto home embroidery machines.

Format converters

Convert PNG to PES — Brother and home setups that show thread colors on screen. Full upload walkthrough.
Convert PNG to DST — Universal DST for shops and machines that load .dst from USB. Same upload as PES.
Convert JPG to PES — StitchConvert needs PNG or SVG. Convert your JPEG first, then upload.
Convert SVG to embroidery files — Best starting format for logos from Canva, Illustrator, or Inkscape.

Auto-digitizing embroidery files: what it can and cannot do — Auto-digitizing turns flat artwork into PES and DST files in minutes. Here is when it works, when a human digitizer is better, and how to preview before you pay.
PNG vs SVG for embroidery conversion — Both PNG and SVG work in StitchConvert, but they behave differently during auto-tracing. Here is how to pick the right format.
What is a PES file? (and when to use DST instead) — PES and DST are the two embroidery formats StitchConvert includes in every download. They serve different roles on your machine and in your software.
How to prepare a logo for embroidery from Canva or Illustrator — Clean artwork upstream saves time at the machine. These export settings help logos convert to embroidery with fewer surprises.
Brother SE600: getting PNG designs onto your machine — The Brother SE600 combo machine reads embroidery files from USB or software. Here is a straightforward path from a PNG or SVG to stitches.
StitchConvert vs hiring a digitizer on Fiverr — Auto-conversion and manual digitizing solve different problems. Here is an honest comparison for hobbyists and small projects.