PNG to DST Converter
Upload a PNG image and download a machine-ready DST embroidery file for Tajima & commercial machines — automatic digitizing with a free animated stitch preview.
Drop your PNG 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 PNG files
PNG is a lossless image format with full transparency support. A transparent PNG background is detected automatically, so your design's edges come out clean without any manual background removal. Lossless compression means no edge artifacts — colour regions trace exactly as drawn.
Tip: Export logos and clip-art as PNG with a transparent background for the cleanest stitch regions.
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 PNG to DST
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Upload your PNG image
Drag and drop or browse for a .png 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 PNG to DST?
Upload the PNG 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.
Does a transparent PNG background help the conversion?
Yes — transparency is the cleanest possible input. SewFlow treats transparent pixels as background automatically, so only your actual artwork is digitized, with no halo or leftover background patches.
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 PNG 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.