Design Doctor
Upload artwork for a readiness score across embroidery, patches, vector and print, with notes on what to fix.
Tools
Free tools for embroidery and artwork
39 free tools that run in your browser — nothing is uploaded — plus Design Doctor's planners.
Topic illustrationChoose a tool by the question you need to answer
How big should it be? →
Convert inches, centimetres and millimetres so your brief uses a clear, consistent size.
What is in this stitch file? →
Preview a DST file and inspect its design size and stitch information before your sample sew-out.
How do I describe my patch? →
Enter the patch dimensions to work out its trade size and area before requesting a quote.
Design Doctor
Plan and check before you order
Prepare your artwork
Work through the artwork checks a digitizer makes before a file goes into production.
Production cost planner
Rough out what a run will cost to produce. Estimates only — it shows the assumptions it uses.
Embroidery Tools
Preview grid2,826 stitches · 40.7 × 59.8 mm
DST File Viewer
Open and preview Tajima DST files free — stitch count, size and colors.
Free · runs in your browser
Preview grid2,834 stitches · 40.7 × 59.8 mm
PES File Viewer
Open and preview Brother PES files free — stitch count, size and colors.
Free · runs in your browserPreview grid2,826 stitches · 40.7 × 59.8 mm
EXP File Viewer
Open and preview Melco EXP files free — stitch count, size and color blocks.
Free · runs in your browser
Preview grid2,826 stitches · 40.7 × 59.8 mm
JEF File Viewer
Open and preview Janome JEF files free — stitch count, size and color blocks.
Free · runs in your browser
2,800Example estimate
Estimate varies with size, fill and density
Embroidery Stitch Calculator
Estimate the stitch count for a design from its size and coverage.
Free · runs in your browser
12 mExample top-thread estimate
Illustrative estimate · actual usage varies
Embroidery Thread Calculator
Calculate thread and bobbin usage — and how many cones a job needs.
Free · runs in your browser
20 min12,000 stitches ÷ 600 spm
Stitching time only · allow for setup and stops
Embroidery Production Time Calculator
Estimate run time per piece and for the whole job.
Free · runs in your browser24 runs8 hours ÷ 20 minutes
Example per head · excludes setup and stops
Machine Production Calculator
Plan daily capacity across your machines and heads.
Free · runs in your browser50.8 mm2 inches = 5.08 cm
2 inches
Example measurement · photograph is illustrative
Embroidery Size Converter
Convert design sizes between inches, centimetres and millimetres.
Free · runs in your browserCompare shadesChoose the nearest available thread
Illustrative comparison · no thread code assigned
Thread Color Matcher
Match artwork colors to the nearest embroidery thread numbers.
Free · runs in your browser.PES
→.DST
Same stitch design · new file format
PES to DST Converter
Convert Brother PES embroidery files to Tajima DST — stitch-for-stitch, free, in your browser.
Free · runs in your browser.JEF
→.DST
Same stitch design · new file format
JEF to DST Converter
Convert Janome JEF embroidery files to Tajima DST — stitch-for-stitch, free, in your browser.
Free · runs in your browser.EXP
→.DST
Same stitch design · new file format
EXP to DST Converter
Convert Melco EXP embroidery files to Tajima DST — stitch-for-stitch, free, in your browser.
Free · runs in your browser.DST
→.EXP
Same stitch design · new file format
DST to EXP Converter
Convert Tajima DST embroidery files to Melco EXP — stitch-for-stitch, free, in your browser.
Free · runs in your browserPatch Tools
3 inches2 inches
Trade size: (3 + 2) ÷ 2 = 2.5 inches
Patch Size Calculator
Work out your patch's trade size, area and per-order totals.
Free · runs in your browserCalculators
1,200 px ÷ 4 in300DPI
Example inputs shown above
1,200 px ÷ 300 DPI4inches
Example inputs shown above
Pixels to Inches Calculator
Convert pixel dimensions to inches at any DPI.
Free · runs in your browser4 inches × 300 DPI1,200pixels
Example inputs shown above
Inches to Pixels Calculator
Work out how many pixels you need for a given print size.
Free · runs in your browser1,600 × 900 pixels16:9aspect ratio
Example inputs shown above
Aspect Ratio Calculator
Calculate matching dimensions and identify any aspect ratio.
Free · runs in your browserArtwork Analysis
Image checked500 × 667 pxPhoto / rasterCheck fine detail
Example checks · final results depend on your file
Artwork Doctor
Upload artwork once — get a full health check for print, vector and embroidery.
Free · runs in your browserColor Tools
#0068DFRGB 0, 104, 223
Example colour values
Image Color Picker
Click anywhere on an image to get its HEX, RGB and CMYK values.
Free · runs in your browserExample colour values
Color Palette Generator
Extract the dominant colors from any image as a copyable palette.
Free · runs in your browser#0068DFRGB 0, 104, 223
Example colour values
#0068DF#0068DF
Example colour values
#0068DFCMYK ≈ 100, 53, 0, 13%
Example colour values
RGB to CMYK Converter
Convert screen colors to print-ready CMYK percentages.
Free · runs in your browserCMYK 100, 53, 0, 13%RGB ≈ 0, 104, 222
Example colour values
CMYK to RGB Converter
Convert print CMYK percentages to screen RGB values.
Free · runs in your browserImage Tools
Same photograph · new file format
JPG to PNG Converter
Convert JPG images to PNG free, right in your browser.
Free · runs in your browserSame photograph · new file format
PNG to JPG Converter
Convert PNG images to JPG free, right in your browser.
Free · runs in your browserSame photograph · new file format
WEBP to PNG Converter
Convert WEBP images to PNG free, right in your browser.
Free · runs in your browserSame photograph · new file format
PNG to WEBP Converter
Convert PNG images to WEBP free, right in your browser.
Free · runs in your browserSame photograph · new file format
JPG to WEBP Converter
Convert JPG images to WEBP free, right in your browser.
Free · runs in your browserSame photograph · new file format
WEBP to JPG Converter
Convert WEBP images to JPG free, right in your browser.
Free · runs in your browserCompression example · actual size varies
Image Compressor
Shrink JPG, PNG and WEBP file sizes without visible quality loss.
Free · runs in your browserResized
Cropped
Image Cropper
Crop images to any area or a fixed ratio, right in your browser.
Free · runs in your browserRotated
Mirrored
500 px ÷ 2 inches = 250 DPI
500 × 667 pixels · portrait
Image Dimension Checker
Check exact pixel size, megapixels, aspect ratio and file details.
Free · runs in your browserCalculators give estimates, not guaranteed production results — each tool lists the assumptions it uses. For a firm price, send your artwork through the quote form.
Embroidery, thread and machine images are AI-generated illustrations. Overlays show example calculations, not measurements of the pictured work. File viewers use original sample stitch files; colours distinguish stitch blocks. Image-tool photograph: Open hibiscus — Ariel Vered, CC0.
Design Doctor
Not sure your artwork will stitch well?
Upload it to Design Doctor for a free readiness check. You get a score for embroidery, patches, vector and print, with plain-English notes on what to change before you order.