Embroidery File Conversion

Why File Conversion Matters

Embroidery machines can only read specific formats. Professional digitizing plans the stitch sequence, sizing and settings for the intended embroidery application.

Supported Input & Output Formats

• Input: JPG, PNG, AI, EPS, SVG, PDF
• Output: DST, PES, EMB (Wilcom), OFM (Melco), EXP, JEF

Conversion Workflow

1. Upload or email your logo or artwork.
2. Our digitizer redraws or cleans up the file if necessary.
3. We digitize the design into your preferred format.
4. Request the native and machine file formats needed for your software and equipment; availability depends on the design workflow.

Native Working Files vs Machine Files

A native working file is not the same as a machine output file. Different software uses different editable formats. Melco DesignShop uses OFM, Wilcom and Hatch use EMB, and Embroidery Legacy Digitizing Software uses JDX as its working file format.

The native file is kept for future editing inside its software. A separate machine format such as DST, EXP or PES is then saved for production. See What Is a JDX File? and the Embroidery File Format Comparison.

Need Help Converting Files?

Whether you have a company logo or detailed artwork, Naan Designs provides fast, accurate conversions. Contact us today.