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VP3 file viewer

Open Husqvarna Viking / Pfaff VP3 (.vp3) embroidery files in your browser. See every stitch, watch the sew-out, and check the size, thread colors and stitch count before you sew. Nothing to install.

Drop your .vp3 file here

DST, PES, JEF, EXP, VP3, XXX, PEC, U01, TBF · read in your browser, never uploaded

How to

How to open a .vp3 file

  1. 1

    Drop the .vp3 file

    Drag it onto the viewer above, or press Choose file. It's read in your browser.

  2. 2

    Check the design

    Zoom into the stitches, play the sew-out and check the width, height and stitch count.

  3. 3

    Review the threads

    VP3 stores thread colors, listed with their stitch counts. Change any before saving.

  4. 4

    Save or convert

    Download a PNG preview or a color sheet, or save the design as DST or any other format with a plan.

The format

About Husqvarna Viking / Pfaff VP3 files

VP3 is the current embroidery format of Husqvarna Viking and Pfaff machines and their mySewnet software.

VP3 stores the exact color of every thread along with its name, so the machine and software show your design as you designed it.

Stitch data is stored per color block, with explicit trims between separate areas.

Machines that read .vp3

Husqvarna Viking, Pfaff.

What you can check

Everything to look at before you sew

  • Realistic stitch preview

    Thread texture on five fabric colors, with zoom down to single stitches.

  • Sew-out simulation

    Play the design stitch by stitch to see the order colors and sections are sewn in.

  • Size and hoop

    Exact width and height in mm or inches, to check the design fits your hoop.

  • Stitch count and sew time

    Total stitches, trims and an estimated sewing time for planning and pricing.

  • Thread colors

    Each color block with its thread name and stitch count.

  • Save in another format

    With a plan, save the design as PES, DST, JEF, EXP, VP3, XXX, PEC, U01 or TBF.

Tips

Getting a VP3 file onto your machine

  • Copy the .vp3 file to a USB stick formatted as FAT32, or use your machine's transfer app or cable.
  • Keep file names short and simple; some machines only show the first few characters.
  • Check the design size against your largest hoop before you transfer it.
  • Thread colors in the file are suggestions: match them to the threads you actually have.

Free account

Start digitizing in under a minute

Create a free account to digitize any image, try every setting and watch it sew. Choose a plan only when you want to download files.

  • Digitize and preview any image
  • Realistic stitch preview and sew-out
  • Save designs to your library
  • No credit card needed
FAQ

Questions

The quickest way to see what it does with your artwork is to try it. With a free account, digitizing and previewing cost nothing and take about a minute.

How do I open a .vp3 file without software?

Drop the file into the viewer above. It opens right in your browser on Windows, Mac, Linux or a tablet, and shows the stitches, thread colors, size, stitch count and estimated sew time.

Does VP3 keep the exact colors?

Yes. VP3 stores full RGB thread colors and names for every color in the design.

Will older Viking machines read VP3?

Some older Husqvarna Viking models use the HUS or VIP formats instead. Check which formats your machine lists.

Can I convert a VP3 file to another format?

Yes. After opening it, pick another format such as DST, JEF or EXP and download it. Viewing is free; downloading converted files is included in every plan.

Is my file uploaded anywhere?

No. The file is read in your browser and never leaves your device.

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Need a VP3 file of your own design?

Upload a logo or picture and the digitizer makes a ready-to-sew VP3 file for Husqvarna Viking and Pfaff machines.

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