Is the DST file ready for a commercial machine?

Yes. DST is written natively with correct color-stop and trim commands, so Tajima, Barudan and Ricoma machines read it without conversion.

What resolution should my PNG be?

300 px or larger on the shortest side works well. Smaller files still convert, and the analyzer warns you when detail would be lost on fabric.

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Format conversion

PNG to DST converter

Upload a PNG logo and download a Tajima DST stitch file with underlay, density and an optimized needle path.

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Native DST output, not a renamed file

Transparent PNG backgrounds handled automatically

Stitch preview and thread sheet included

Runs on Tajima, Barudan and Ricoma machines

What changes between PNG and DST

A PNG stores pixels; DST stores needle movements. The engine rebuilds your artwork as shapes first, then assigns satin, fill and running stitches to each one before writing the DST commands.

Getting the cleanest DST

Upload the largest PNG you have, keep colors flat and text above 5 mm. The analyzer flags anything too thin to sew before you spend credits.

Recent examples

Original

Phone photo of a printed cap

Vector

Cleaned curves, 4 flat colors

Stitch sim

Satin border, zigzag underlay

Stitched

Sewn on structured twill

Cap front logo

Headwear

Time: 2 min 41 s
Stitches: 9,140
Format: PES

Original

Low-res JPG from email

Vector

Text rebuilt above 5 mm

Stitch sim

6 thread stops, 11 jumps

Left chest mark — Finished embroidered result on fabric

Stitched

Polo piqué, no puckering

Left chest mark

Corporate apparel

Time: 3 min 05 s
Stitches: 14,208
Format: DST

Original

Hand-drawn sketch, scanned

Vector

Smoothed outline, 7 colors

Stitch sim

Fill body + merrow edge

Iron-on patch — Finished embroidered result on fabric

Stitched

Felt patch, cut and sealed

Iron-on patch

Etsy / craft

Time: 2 min 12 s
Stitches: 22,860
Format: JEF

More examples can be added any time

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