Text to Embroidery Converter

Type any word, name or monogram and download it as JEF, DST, PES, EXP, XXX or VP3 — satin-outlined lettering, free to try.

Machine-ready lettering. No digitizing software →

Pick a font, type your text and we build satin-bordered fill stitches for every letter — holes in O, C and B included.

Your text

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Nudge the gap after any single letter — handy for tightening O, C, A and V pairs.

Pick a word above, then choose a colour — each word can stitch in its own thread.

Type any text

Names, monograms & phrases

Live stitch preview

Satin outlines on every letter

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) · Satin lettering · Thread colour mapping · Animated stitch preview

AIAI Digitize Free

On — updates automatically as you make changes

Stitch settings

Sewing field 3.93 x 3.93 in · design width capped to fit.
Adds 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.
Choosing a fabric preset sets the tackdown and satin values below — thicker material needs a wider, denser edge.
How far the zigzag bites into the applique fabric.
Shorter steps hold thick or fraying fabric tighter.
Widens the finishing satin so thick fabric edges stay buried.
Trim leaves nothing between letters; walking stitches keep the run continuous (short connectors you snip after sewing).
Caps jumps inside one letter or shape — extra ones are sewn as normal stitches instead. 0 = never jump inside a shape.

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

About the Text to Embroidery Converter

How it works

Type any word, phrase, name or monogram and we render it with your chosen font, then trace every letterform into dense fill stitches wrapped in a satin outline — including the interior holes of letters such as O, C, B and A. Preview the animated stitch-out, then download a machine-ready JEF, DST, PES, EXP, XXX or VP3 file. No embroidery software required.

Popular uses

  • Personalised name labels for garments and bags
  • Monogram initials on towels and linens
  • Team names and numbers on sports clothing
  • Wedding dates and keepsake designs
  • Custom patches and hat embroidery

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 clean text embroidery

  • Keep it to 1–3 words per design for hoop clarity.
  • Bold, heavy fonts sew far cleaner than thin scripts.
  • Letters should be at least 6 mm tall — raise the design width if they look thin.
  • Add a satin border for crisp letter edges (on by default).
  • Test-stitch on scrap fabric before sewing a finished item.

Frequently asked questions

Is it free?

Converting and previewing are always free.

What can I type?

Any text you can type — letters, numbers, punctuation and monograms.

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.

Type text, get any machine format

Pick a machine format above, type your text, and download it ready to stitch.