GIF to EXP Converter
Upload a GIF image and download a machine-ready EXP embroidery file for Bernina & Melco machines — automatic digitizing with a free animated stitch preview.
Drop your GIF here
or click to browse — your EXP downloads after a free preview
EXP is preselected · other image types work too · up to 10 MB
Automatic colour detection · background removal · animated stitch preview · downloads as EXP for Bernina & Melco 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 EXP format
EXP (Melco Expanded format) is read by Bernina home machines and Melco commercial embroidery machines. The format stores raw stitch data with no thread-colour table. Load via USB. EXP carries stitches and colour stops only, so you set the actual thread colours on the machine.
How to convert GIF to EXP
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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.
- 3
Download the EXP file
EXP is preselected — click Download and transfer the file to your machine. Load via USB. EXP carries stitches and colour stops only, so you set the actual thread colours on the machine.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert a GIF to EXP?
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 EXP file ready for Bernina & Melco 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 EXP files?
EXP is read by Bernina home machines and Melco commercial embroidery machines. Load via USB. EXP carries stitches and colour stops only, so you set the actual thread colours on the machine.
Is the GIF to EXP 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.