Embroidery digitizing
Embroidery digitizing that runs clean.
Hand-digitized stitch files for logos, caps, 3D puff, jacket backs and more. No auto-digitizing. Delivered in DST, PES, EXP, EMB or any format your machine needs, usually in 2 to 4 hours.
Left-chest and cap logos $12 flat · Jacket backs from $25 · Free edits
FROM OUR DIGITIZING DESK
Artwork in. Stitch file out.
How we digitize
Every file is planned by hand.
Digitizing turns your artwork into a stitch file: instructions telling your machine where every stitch goes, in what order and how dense. Good digitizing is the difference between a crisp logo and a puckered, thread-breaking mess.
We never use auto-digitizing. Every design is hand-punched by an experienced digitizer who plans the stitch path, underlay and pull compensation for the exact size, fabric and placement. That means fewer trims, fewer thread breaks and faster run times on your machine.
Whether you run a single-head machine at home or a multi-head shop, you get a production-ready file that sews out right the first time.
Every file includes
- Hand-digitized, never auto-converted
- Optimized pathing with fewer trims
- Underlay and compensation set for your fabric
- DST, PES, EXP, EMB, JEF and more
- Free edits until it sews out right
What we digitize
Every type of embroidery file.
Logos and small lettering
Clean, readable lettering even at small sizes, on polos, pique and performance fabrics.
- Left-chest logos
- Small text kept sharp
- Any machine format
Caps and hats
Files built for curved cap fronts, sewn centre-out and bottom-up so designs don't shift.
- Structured and unstructured caps
- Front, side and back placements
- No extra charge for cap pathing
3D puff
High-density satin stitches that fully cover the foam for a clean, raised look.
- Popular on caps and jackets
- Proper foam cut-through
- Puff combined with flat stitching
Jacket backs and large designs
Large-format files with the right underlay and density for heavy fabrics.
- Denim, canvas and leather
- Up to about 12 inches
- Stays flat without puckering
Appliqué and towels
Multi-layer appliqué and heavy underlay for thick, fluffy fabrics.
- Appliqué placement and tack-down
- Towels and terry cloth
- Text that won't sink in
Specialty fabrics
Files tuned for fabrics that need special handling.
- Fleece and velvet
- Leather and vinyl
- Stretch and performance knits
Recent work
Recent digitizing work.
How it works
From artwork to stitch file in three steps.
01
Send your artwork
Upload a JPG, PNG or PDF. Tell us the size, what it goes on and your machine brand.
02
Approve the price
You get a fixed price and delivery time. Nothing starts until you say yes.
03
Download and stitch
We send your file with a stitch preview. If it needs a tweak after your sew-out, edits are free.
Pricing
$12 per logo
Flat price for left-chest and cap logos. Jacket backs and large designs from $25, priced by detail. Complex and photo designs quoted.
Questions
Embroidery digitizing questions.
Still unsure? Send your artwork and tell us your machine. We will reply with the right setup and a fixed price.
Contact UltraEMB ↗What is embroidery digitizing?
It's the process of turning artwork into a stitch file your embroidery machine can read. A digitizer decides the stitch types, direction, order and density for every part of the design.
Why not use auto-digitizing software?
Auto-digitizing guesses at your design and usually produces files that pucker, break thread and lose small lettering. Hand digitizing plans each part for how it will actually sew on your fabric.
Which file formats do you deliver?
DST, PES, EXP, EMB, JEF, VP3, XXX and more. Tell us your machine brand and we'll send the right one at no extra cost.
Do you charge by stitch count?
No. Left-chest and cap logos are a flat $12, so you never pay more for a high stitch count. Larger designs get a fixed quote before we start.
What if the file doesn't sew out right?
Send us a photo of your sew-out and we'll fix it free until it runs right.
How fast will I get my file?
Most designs are delivered in 2 to 4 hours. Large or very detailed designs can take longer, and your quote always shows the delivery time.
Ready when you are
Send your artwork. Get a machine-ready file.
A fixed quote, usually within minutes.