SVG to EXP Converter
Upload a SVG image and download a machine-ready EXP embroidery file for Bernina & Melco machines — automatic digitizing with a free animated stitch preview.
Drop your SVG 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 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 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 SVG to EXP
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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.
- 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 SVG to EXP?
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 EXP file ready for Bernina & Melco 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 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 SVG 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.