Exact stitch count from the digitized file
An embroidery file is a list of machine commands: stitch, jump, trim and color change. This viewer reads those commands the same way the machine does, so the stitch count, number of colors and trims are the real numbers for that file, not an estimate. The size is measured from the outermost stitches.
The file is read entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded, so it is safe to check a customer's design before you have even quoted it.
Supported embroidery file formats
| Format | Machines | Thread colors in file |
|---|---|---|
| DST | Tajima and most commercial multi-head machines | No (preview colors are editable) |
| PES / PEC | Brother, Babylock, Bernina Deco | Yes |
| EXP | Melco and Bernina | No (preview colors are editable) |
| JEF | Janome and Elna | Yes |
File count vs. image estimate
When you only have a logo, the Logo image tab estimates stitches from the design size and how much of it is filled. That is good enough for a first quote. Once the design is digitized, open the file here and quote from the real count: fill density, underlay and pull compensation all add stitches that an image can't show.
Pricing embroidery by stitch count
Most shops price embroidery per 1,000 stitches with a minimum per piece, then add the garment. The calculator under the preview uses your rate, minimum and quantity, and shows machine time on one head so you can see whether a job fits your schedule. Sew time adds a few seconds for every trim and color change, which is why two designs with the same stitch count can run at different speeds.