01 · BRIEF
Share the specification.
Machine model, accepted extension, hoop dimensions and source-file requirements.
Embroidery digitizing
Embroidery File Formats: DST, PES & More
The file extension must suit the receiving machine or software. Tell us the exact model and whether you need a production file or an editable source file.
Digital embroidery file
What you are ordering
Embroidery digitizing prepares instructions for a sewing machine. It is a digital service; ordering a file does not include a stitched garment or a batch of physical patches.
Include these details
Machine model, accepted extension, hoop dimensions and source-file requirements.
Artwork preparation guide ↗Make the choice at the right size
The file extension must suit the receiving machine or software. Tell us the exact model and whether you need a production file or an editable source file.
Comparing name stickers, patches and stitch files? ↗Review the details before production.
02 · CONFIRM
Agree the scope.
Confirm the deliverables, price, proof process, revision scope and schedule with the team.
03 · REVIEW
Check the result.
- Check finished dimensions and orientation.
- Check text, colors and intended placement.
- Test the file on the intended fabric before a production run.
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Know what your quote covers.
Price & scope
Artwork complexity, finished size, fabric, placement and requested edits affect the quote. Confirm the machine format and whether an editable source file is included.
Timing & changes
Share your required arrival or file-delivery date. Ask when work starts, what approval is needed and how changes affect the price and schedule.
For physical products, include your country and postal code so transit can be estimated separately.
Questions before you order.
What should I send for embroidery file formats: dst, pes & more?
Machine model, accepted extension, hoop dimensions and source-file requirements.
Can I send a JPG, PNG or PDF?
Send the clearest original artwork you have, plus the final embroidery size. A picture is a reference for digitizing; changing its filename to DST or PES will not create a stitch file.
Can I resize the file later?
Ask for the size you intend to sew. A stitch file may need adjustment or redigitizing after resizing; changing dimensions alone can change density and the result.
Does the file work on every fabric?
Tell us the fabric and placement when ordering. Reusing a file on a different garment may need a new review.
Is a stitched sample included?
Confirm the proof and sew-out scope with the quote. A screen preview is not a physical sew-out, and final results also depend on the machine setup.