PNG to EXP Converter
Upload a PNG image for automatic digitizing, preview and save the EXP design free, then download the machine-ready file with a paid plan or bonus credit.
Drop your PNG here
or click to browse — preview and save free, then download with a paid plan or bonus credit
EXP is preselected · other image types work too · up to 10 MB
Automatic colour detection · background removal · animated stitch preview · save the design free · download as EXP with a paid plan or bonus credit · for Bernina & Melco machines
About PNG files
PNG is a lossless image format with full transparency support. Transparent pixels can be treated as background without estimating where the subject ends. Lossless compression avoids JPEG-style edge noise, but gradients, tiny details, and anti-aliased edges are still simplified into stitchable colour regions.
Tip: Export logos and clip-art as PNG with a transparent background for the cleanest stitch regions.
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 PNG to EXP
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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 EXP file
EXP is preselected. Save the design free, then download the machine file with a paid plan or bonus credit and transfer it 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 PNG to EXP?
Upload the PNG on this page — SewFlow digitizes it automatically (colour detection, background removal, stitch generation), shows a free preview, and lets you save the design to your account. Pick your size, then download the EXP file for Bernina & Melco machines with a paid plan or bonus credit.
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 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 PNG to EXP converter free?
Converting and previewing are free, and a free account saves your designs. Downloading the finished embroidery file requires a paid plan or bonus credit.