DST to SVG Converter

Convert DST (Tajima) embroidery files to SVG. View, edit, and repurpose embroidery designs as vector graphics in Inkscape or Illustrator.

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Vector Reconstruction Preview

How to Use

Upload DST file

Upload your .dst embroidery file.

Preview stitch paths

See the stitch paths rendered as SVG lines.

Download SVG

Download the SVG for editing in Inkscape or Illustrator.

DST to SVG: Extracting Vector Data from Embroidery Files

DST embroidery files store stitch coordinates rather than vector paths. When converting to SVG, each stitch is rendered as a short line segment. The resulting SVG represents the stitch paths of the embroidery design, which can be further edited or used as reference artwork.

Real-World Examples & Use Cases

Design Recovery

Convert an old DST embroidery file to SVG to recover the vector artwork for re-use.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the SVG look the same as the embroidery?▼

The SVG shows the stitch paths as vector lines, which approximate the look of the embroidery. Fill areas are shown as parallel lines representing the stitches.

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