Embroidery digitizing in your browser

Turn any image into a stitch-ready file

Upload a photo, fine-tune every stitch, and export DST, PES, JEF, VP3, or EXP for any embroidery machine.

No software to install DST, PES, JEF, VP3 & EXP

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Made with Trace

Your design. In real thread.

The same hibiscus, from the Trace editor to a finished stitch-out. Real photos from our own workflow.

Pink and yellow hibiscus design open in the actual Trace editor on a MacBook.
On screenPrepare your design in the browser.
The same pink and yellow hibiscus stitched on white fabric in a hoop beside a Brother SE700 and the laptop running Trace.
On fabricThe finished embroidery, fresh from the hoop.
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Watch the real workflow: bringing artwork into Trace, preparing the embroidery file, and putting the machine to work.

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Actual Trace editor with a pink bee design, Let Trace handle it, Split into Satin Columns, Select Satin Columns, Draw Edges, and pull compensation controls.
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Automatic satin · Beta

Let Trace handle it.
Make it yours.

Create cut lines and satin columns automatically, or take the reins with the manual tools right beside it.

  • Split shapes into satin columns
  • Select existing paths or draw your own edges
  • Refine points, spacing, and pull compensation
  • Split, erase, draw, fill, offset, and cut
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Features

Everything you need to digitize embroidery

Built for stitch houses, embroidery shops, and independent digitizers who need professional results fast — no desktop software required.

Image to Embroidery Conversion

Convert PNG, JPG, and SVG files into embroidery-ready stitch data. The vectorizer isolates paths by color, making layer-by-layer stitch assignment quick and accurate.

Every Manual Tool, Still There

Edit shapes and points, draw satin rails, erase paths with pen or line cut tools, tune density and stitch direction, and add pull compensation—all inside the browser.

Fill, Satin & Running Stitch

Choose the right stitch type for every region. Fill stitch for solid areas, satin stitch for narrow shapes and borders, and running stitch for outlines and details.

Automatic Satin: Let Trace Handle It

Turn curved shapes into smooth satin columns automatically. Let Trace handle borders, lettering, and organic elements, then refine the result with manual editing tools whenever you need to.

DST, PES, JEF, VP3 & EXP Export

Export stitch files in DST (Tajima), PES (Brother), JEF (Janome), VP3 (Pfaff), or EXP (Melco) — ready to send directly to any embroidery machine or stitching partner.

Image to DST

Convert images to DST files online

DST (Tajima) is the most widely accepted embroidery format in the industry. EmbroideryTrace converts any PNG, JPG, or SVG into a DST file that works on Tajima, Barudan, SWF, Melco, and most other commercial machines.

  • Upload your image — logo, artwork, or photo
  • Edit stitch types per color layer
  • Export a clean, machine-ready DST file
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Also exports: PES · JEF · VP3 · EXP
Image to PES

Convert images to PES files for Brother machines

PES is the native format for Brother and Babylock embroidery machines. Whether you have a home machine or a commercial setup, EmbroideryTrace outputs PES files that load directly with no conversion steps.

  • Compatible with Brother and Babylock machines
  • Accurate color mapping from your original image
  • Download PES in one click after editing
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File formats

5 industry-standard formats, machine-ready every time

Export to whichever format your machine requires — DST, PES, JEF, VP3, or EXP — covering virtually every commercial and home embroidery machine on the market.

DST Tajima — industry standard for commercial machines
PES Brother & Babylock — home and commercial machines
JEF Janome — all Janome machine models
VP3 Pfaff & Husqvarna Viking machines
EXP Melco — commercial multi-head machines
FAQ

Common questions

How do I convert an image to a DST file?
Upload your PNG, JPG, or SVG to EmbroideryTrace. The software vectorizes your image by color, letting you assign stitch types (fill, satin, running) to each layer in the built-in stitch editor. When you're ready, export as a DST file — machine-ready for Tajima, Barudan, SWF, Melco, and most commercial embroidery machines.
How do I convert an image to a PES file?
The process is identical to DST — upload your image, edit your stitch layers, then choose PES as your export format. PES files are natively compatible with Brother and Babylock embroidery machines, both home and commercial models.
What image formats can I upload?
EmbroideryTrace accepts PNG, JPG, JPEG, and SVG files. For best image-to-DST or image-to-PES results, use images with clear outlines and flat colors — designs that lend themselves to clean stitch regions.
Is there a free trial?
No. Pro subscriptions are billed at checkout: $17.99/month or $9.99/month billed yearly ($119.88/year). Cancel anytime to stop future renewals.
Do I need to install any software to convert images to DST or PES?
No. EmbroideryTrace runs entirely in your browser — Chrome, Safari, Edge, or Firefox on Mac or Windows. No download or installation required.
Can I edit automatic satin?
Yes. Let Trace create the satin columns first, then take over whenever you need to. Draw or adjust rails, move points, refine shapes, and tune density, stitch direction, or pull compensation before export.

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