SVG to DST Converter
Upload a SVG image and download a machine-ready DST embroidery file for Tajima & commercial machines — automatic digitizing with a free animated stitch preview.
Drop your SVG 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 SVG files
SVG is a vector format whose shapes stay perfectly sharp at any size. SVG artwork is rasterized at high resolution before digitizing, so every colour region has razor-sharp edges — ideal for logos, monograms, and any design with flat colours and clean outlines.
Tip: Flatten text to outlines before exporting the SVG so custom fonts render exactly as designed.
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 SVG to DST
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Upload your SVG image
Drag and drop or browse for a .svg 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 SVG to DST?
Upload the SVG 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.
Is SVG better than PNG for embroidery conversion?
For logos and flat-colour artwork, yes — vectors rasterize with perfectly crisp edges and no compression noise, which gives the stitch tracer the cleanest possible colour regions. For photos or scanned art, PNG or JPG is the right choice.
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 SVG 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.