Convert SVG to DST embroidery files
SVG vectors give the crispest results: the digitizer renders them at high resolution in your browser, so curves and lettering stay smooth at any size. Download a Tajima DST file for Tajima, Barudan, SWF machines.
Drop your SVG here
PNG, JPG, WebP or SVG · stays on your device
- Free preview
- Color sheet included
- Runs in your browser
Rendered at full resolution
Vectors are rasterized at 2,000 px before digitizing, so edges are clean even for large designs.
Exact colors
Flat fills in your SVG become exact thread colors, matched to the Brother or Janome chart.
Scale freely
Resize to any hoop without losing sharpness, from a 2 in badge to a full jacket back.
How to convert a SVG to DST
It takes about a minute, and you can preview every stitch for free before you download.
- 1
Upload your SVG
Drop the .svg file into the box above or open the digitizer.
- 2
Set the size
Type a width, or pick your hoop from 4×4" to 8×12". The proportions are kept.
- 3
Check colors and stitches
Review the thread colors, the stitch preview and the design check. Switch off any color you don't want stitched.
- 4
Download the .DST file
Choose Tajima or the DST format and download. Copy the file to your machine by USB or its app.
The Tajima DST format
DST was created by Tajima and became the common language of commercial embroidery. Nearly every multi-needle machine, and most embroidery software, can open it.
A DST file stores needle movements, jumps, trims and color stops, but not the thread colors themselves. You assign threads to needles at the machine, so keep the color sheet that comes with your download.
Single stitches in DST are limited to 12.1 mm. The digitizer splits longer moves automatically, and encodes trims as the jump sequence Tajima-compatible machines expect.
Tips for the best result
- Convert text to outlines (paths) before exporting, so the fonts render exactly as designed.
- Flatten gradients and remove filters such as blurs and shadows.
- Strokes thinner than 0.5 mm at the final size will be sewn as running stitch.
More detail in our guide to preparing artwork for embroidery.
SVG to DST converter questions
The quickest way to see what it does with your artwork is to try it. Digitizing and previewing are free and take about a minute.
Is SVG better than PNG for embroidery?
Usually, yes. A vector can be rendered at any size without blur, which gives smoother satin edges. A large, clean PNG works almost as well.
Do SVG fonts work?
Only if the font is installed on your computer. Converting text to outlines in your design tool guarantees the lettering looks right.
Does DST keep my thread colors?
No. DST only marks where the colors change. Use the color sheet (TXT) download to set up your needles, or choose PES, VP3 or XXX if your machine reads a format that stores colors.
Can home machines read DST?
Many can. Brother, Janome, Bernina and others often read DST as well as their native format, but the native format usually shows the correct colors on screen.
How much does Embrizo cost?
Trying it is free. Without an account you can upload an image, digitize it, change every setting, watch the stitch preview and sew-out, run the design check and save a PNG preview. Downloading embroidery files such as DST, PES or JEF needs a paid plan: Hobby ($20 a month, 20 design downloads), Shop ($50 a month, 100) or Pro ($100 a month, unlimited). Billed annually, plans start at $8 a month. A design counts once per month however many formats you download, and you can cancel anytime. The pricing page has the details.
Is my image uploaded to a server?
No. Your image is processed entirely on your own device in your web browser and is never uploaded. When you download, only the finished stitch data is sent to create your file. If you save a design, only the finished stitch file, a small preview and its thread colors are stored in your account, never the original image.
Keep going
Related tools and guides
- Machine guideTajima machinesDST files for Tajima commercial machines, with needle setup, sewing fields and TBF notes.Open
- Free toolHoop size calculatorFind which hoops fit your design and how far to scale it down if it's too big.Open
- Free previewText to embroidery fileType a name or monogram, pick a font and download a ready-to-sew lettering file.Open
- Free toolStitch count & price calculatorEstimate stitches, sew time and price for any design size and coverage.Open
Make your DST file now
Upload an image, preview the stitches and download a Tajima DST file in under a minute.