Embroidery digitizing that stitches clean the first time

Embroidery digitizing is the process of converting a logo or image into a stitch file that tells an embroidery machine where to place every stitch. We digitize each design by hand, choosing stitch type, density, underlay and pull compensation to suit your fabric and your size, then deliver the file in the format your machine reads.

Upload artwork

Red letter P with a crown, embroidered with black outline on dark twill

What you get

  • Stitch types matched to the art

    Satin for borders and lettering, fill for large areas, run stitches for fine detail. Each element gets the stitch it needs.

  • Set up for your fabric

    Density, underlay and compensation change between a polo, a fleece, a twill cap and a towel. Tell us the fabric and we adjust.

  • Smooth sequencing

    Fewer trims and color changes mean the design runs faster and puts less strain on your machine.

  • Your machine, your format

    Files arrive as DST, PES, EXP, JEF, HUS, VP3 and more, with a preview image and a thread color sheet.

Quick facts

Typical left chest size3.5 to 4 inches wide
Smallest clean letteringAbout 0.25 inch (6 mm) tall
What you receiveStitch file, preview image, thread color sheet
TurnaroundMost designs are returned within 12 to 24 hours
DeliveryBy email, anywhere in the USA

Best for

  • Embroidery shops and decorators who need dependable files
  • Businesses putting a logo on uniforms and workwear
  • Sports teams, schools and clubs
  • Brands launching custom apparel

How to order embroidery digitizing

  1. Upload your artwork

    Take a photo or choose a file. A phone photo is enough to get a quote.

  2. Add size, placement and fabric

    These details decide how the design is built.

  3. Approve the quote

    We email a price before work starts.

  4. Receive your files

    Stitch file, preview and thread sheet by email.

Get a free quote

Free quote. We reply by email before any work starts.

1 Add your artwork

    JPG, PNG, HEIC, PDF, AI, EPS, SVG, PSD or CDR. Up to 6 files.

    2 Tell us about the job

    Optional Leave the height empty and we keep your artwork proportional.

    3 Where should we send the quote?

    Disclaimer: Please perform a sample sew-out of this design on a scrap piece of fabric before proceeding to final production. We are not responsible for any garment or material damage caused by failing to test the digitized file beforehand.

    Your files are used only to prepare your quote and order. See our privacy policy.

    Patch Digitizing questions

    Do you make the physical patches?

    No. We create the digitized stitch file and vector art you need to produce patches on your own machines or with your supplier.

    What border style do you digitize?

    Satin borders sized for your edge. Tell us your border width in the notes.

    Can you digitize a patch from a small logo?

    Yes. We often redraw the logo as vector art first so the stitch file follows clean edges.

    Can patches include 3D puff?

    Yes. Raised lettering can be added to a patch design.

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