Pic2Stitch — Image to Embroidery File Converter

Convert PNG, JPEG, SVG, BMP or WebP to JEF, DST, PES, EXP, XXX or VP3 embroidery files instantly — free to try.

Machine-ready output. No digitizing software →

Upload artwork, we quantize it to a thread palette and trace every region into sew-safe stitches.

Drop your image here or click to browse — preview appears instantly

Choose File

PNG, JPEG, SVG, BMP, GIF, WebP, TIFF · up to 10 MB

Upload any image

PNG, JPEG, SVG, BMP, WebP & TIFF

Live stitch preview

Thread colors auto-mapped

Download & stitch

JEF, DST, PES, EXP, XXX or VP3 format

Supports Janome & Elna (JEF) · Brother & Babylock (PES) · Tajima (DST) · Bernina & Melco (EXP) · Singer & Compucon (XXX) · Pfaff & Husqvarna (VP3) · Background removal · Thread color override · Animated stitch preview

AIAI Image Enhancer

AI redraws your image for better conversion

AIAI Digitize Free

On — updates automatically as you make changes

Stitch settings

Thread colours 6

Hoop sizeSewing field 3.93 x 3.93 in · design width capped to fit.

Design width 100 mm

Stitch type

Fill density 0.40 mm rows

Satin density 0.35 mm between stitches

Long & short row spacing 0.45 mm Short stitch length 55% of the long one

Fishbone row spacing 0.60 mm Centre overlap 90%

Min. region size 2.0 mm

Add satin border around every shape

Border width 2.0 mm

Satin density 1 pass

AppliqueAdds an applique underlay: a running placement line, a machine stop to lay your fabric, a zigzag tackdown, a stop to trim, then the full stitch out.

Appliqué fabricChoosing a fabric preset sets the tackdown and satin values below — thicker material needs a wider, denser edge.

Tackdown width 1.6 mmHow far the zigzag bites into the applique fabric.

Tackdown stitch length 2.0 mmShorter steps hold thick or fraying fabric tighter.

Satin coverage over edge 1.00×Widens the finishing satin so thick fabric edges stay buried.

Gap connectionsTrim leaves nothing between letters; walking stitches keep the run continuous (short connectors you snip after sewing).

Max jumps per shape 4 Caps jumps inside one letter or shape — extra ones are sewn as normal stitches instead. 0 = never jump inside a shape.

Remove background before converting

Split into separate files per colour

Preview is always free. Always run a test stitch-out on scrap fabric before sewing onto a finished item.

Stitch preview

Your stitch simulation will appear here

Speed 1.0x

Show jump moves (amber dashed lines)

About the Pic2Stitch Image to Embroidery Converter

How it works

Pic2Stitch analyses your uploaded PNG, JPEG, SVG, BMP, GIF, WebP or TIFF image, quantizes the colours to the nearest thread-palette entries, and traces each colour region into dense satin and tatami fill stitches. Tiny, machine-unsafe stitches are filtered out automatically, so the result is a clean, machine-ready embroidery file you can transfer straight to your machine — no embroidery software required.

Supported machine formats

JEF

Janome & Elna

PES

Brother & Baby Lock

DST

Tajima & universal industrial

EXP

Melco & Bernina

XXX

Singer & Compucon

SEW

Older Janome / Elna / Bernina

Tips for best results

Use images with clean, high-contrast edges.
Logos and clip-art convert better than photographs.
Remove the background before converting for cleaner results.
Limit to 6–8 colours to reduce thread changes.
Set design width to 80–120 mm for standard 4″×4″ hoops.

Frequently asked questions

Is it free?

Converting and previewing are always free.

What image types are supported?

PNG, JPEG, SVG, BMP, GIF, WebP and TIFF.

Can I split layers into separate files?

Yes — enable "Split into separate files per colour" to download a ZIP with one file per thread colour.

Will the preview match my machine?

The animated preview is generated from the exact stitch list written to the file, so what you see is what your machine sews.

Convert any image type to any format

Pick a machine format above, then upload your artwork — every combination below is covered.