GIF to DST Converter
Upload a GIF image and download a machine-ready DST embroidery file for Tajima & commercial machines — automatic digitizing with a free animated stitch preview.
Drop your GIF here
or click to browse — your DST downloads after a free preview
DST is preselected · other image types work too · up to 10 MB
Automatic colour detection · background removal · animated stitch preview · downloads as DST for Tajima & commercial machines
About GIF files
GIF is a palette-based format limited to 256 colours. GIF's small colour palette actually helps digitizing — flat, already-quantized colour regions map cleanly onto thread colours with no photo noise to filter out.
Tip: GIFs are often small; if you have a larger source image, upload that instead for smoother edges.
About the DST format
DST (Tajima stitch format) is read by Tajima commercial machines and nearly every multi-needle or commercial embroidery machine — DST is the industry's most widely supported format. The format stores no thread colours at all — only stitches, jumps, and colour-stop commands. Transfer by USB or network. Because DST carries only colour stops, you assign the actual thread colours at the machine.
How to convert GIF to DST
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Upload your GIF image
Drag and drop or browse for a .gif file up to 10 MB. SewFlow detects the colours, removes the background, and traces stitch regions automatically.
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Fine-tune the design
Set the size for your hoop, override thread colours per layer, toggle layers on or off, and watch the animated stitch preview update.
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Download the DST file
DST is preselected — click Download and transfer the file to your machine. Transfer by USB or network. Because DST carries only colour stops, you assign the actual thread colours at the machine.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert a GIF to DST?
Upload the GIF on this page — SewFlow digitizes it automatically (colour detection, background removal, stitch generation) and shows a free preview. Pick your size, then download the DST file ready for Tajima & commercial machines.
Can I convert an animated GIF?
Yes — the first frame of an animated GIF is used as the design. If you want a different frame, export it as a still image first and upload that.
Which machines use DST files?
DST is read by Tajima commercial machines and nearly every multi-needle or commercial embroidery machine — DST is the industry's most widely supported format. Transfer by USB or network. Because DST carries only colour stops, you assign the actual thread colours at the machine.
Is the GIF to DST converter free?
Converting and previewing is completely free. To download the finished embroidery file, create a free account — you get 1 free download every month, with affordable plans for more.