Embroidery fonts
Type a name or word and see it stitched in 12 embroidery fonts at the same size, with stitch counts and the smallest size each font can be sewn. Then turn your favorite into a file.
Minimum sizes and best uses
Letter height is measured on a capital letter. Go bigger than the minimum on stretchy, fluffy or textured fabrics.
| Font | Style | Smallest letters | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Block | Bold sans | 5 mm (0.20 in) | Names on shirts, bags and caps |
| Slab | Classic serif | 7 mm (0.28 in) | Monograms and a traditional look |
| Tall | Condensed caps | 6 mm (0.24 in) | Long names on sleeves and collars |
| Varsity | Heavy slab | 6 mm (0.24 in) | Team names, numbers and sports wear |
| Script | Rounded script | 10 mm (0.39 in) | Gifts, baby items and towels |
| Retro | Bold script | 10 mm (0.39 in) | Shop names and vintage logos |
| Classic | Elegant serif | 8 mm (0.31 in) | Wedding linens and formal monograms |
| Rounded | Soft sans | 5 mm (0.20 in) | Kids' clothes, pets and playful brands |
| Brush | Brush script | 10 mm (0.39 in) | Sporty slogans and hand-made looks |
| Flowing | Flowing script | 12 mm (0.47 in) | Signatures, quotes and keepsakes |
| Roman | Roman capitals | 7 mm (0.28 in) | Crests, clubs and classic branding |
| Sport | Condensed sans | 5 mm (0.20 in) | Workwear, jerseys and bold headlines |
Choosing lettering that sews well
- Pick bold, even strokes for small text: Block, Sport and Rounded stay crisp on caps and left chest logos.
- Save scripts for larger sizes. Thin joins and hairlines disappear under about 10 mm.
- Avoid very condensed fonts on towels and fleece: the pile swallows narrow counters. Add a water-soluble topping.
- Use one font, or two that contrast clearly, such as a script name over a block tagline.
- Check the stitch count: heavier fonts take longer to sew and feel stiffer on thin fabric.
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Which font is best for embroidery?
Bold fonts with even strokes stitch best. Block, Sport and Rounded stay readable from about 5 mm letter height, which suits shirts, caps and workwear. Scripts like Script, Retro, Brush and Flowing look great on gifts and towels but need 10–12 mm or more so the joins stay clean.
Can I download these fonts for my embroidery software?
These aren't font files for embroidery software. Pick a font here and open it in the text tool, which turns your lettering into a ready-to-sew file in PES, DST, JEF, EXP, VP3, XXX and more.
Why do the stitch counts differ between fonts?
Every preview is digitized at the same 25 mm height, so wider, heavier letters cover more fabric and need more stitches. Condensed fonts like Tall and Sport use fewer stitches for the same word, which also means a shorter sew time.
What is the smallest text a machine can embroider?
About 5 mm (0.2 in) capital-letter height for bold sans fonts, and more for serifs and scripts. Each font card shows its practical minimum.
Is the previewer free?
Yes. Previewing fonts is free and runs in your browser. To download the lettering as an embroidery file, open it in the text tool; downloads are included in every plan.
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- GuideBest fonts for embroideryWhat makes a font stitch cleanly, how small each style can go, how to pair fonts and which ones suit caps, towels and kids' items.Read the guide
- GuideMinimum text size for embroideryHow small embroidered text can go, and how to make small lettering readable.Read the guide
- GuideSatin stitch vs fill stitch: when to use eachHow satin, tatami fill and running stitches differ, the widths each one suits, and how to choose.Read the guide
- Free previewEmbroidery file converterConvert PES, DST, JEF, EXP, VP3 and XXX files to any other machine format.Open
- Free toolEmbroidery file viewerOpen DST, PES, JEF and more in your browser: stitch preview, colors, size and stitch count.Open
- Free previewText to embroidery fileType a name or monogram, pick a font and download a ready-to-sew lettering file.Open
Found your font?
Open it in the text tool, set the size and thread, and download a lettering file for your machine.