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Convert DST to SVG

Verified by Adam B.· reviewed by FE Editorial ·updated Jun 28, 2026
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Is it possible to convert DST to SVG?
Yes - DST converts to SVG.

Open the .dst in Embroidermodder 2 or use the free Ink/Stitch extension in Inkscape and export as .svg. The result is a graphical representation of the stitch lines - useful for inspecting or reworking artwork, not a machine-ready file.

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Also to SVG: LLSP · SVGZ · BPMN

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Why convert DST to SVG?

SVG is a standard vector format that opens in browsers, Illustrator, Inkscape, and most design tools. Converting to SVG lets you view the embroidery design as scalable artwork, trace or clean up the outlines, or repurpose the shapes in a graphic-design workflow.

How to convert DST to SVG

Embroidermodder 2 OPEN-SOURCE

Open the .dst via File > Open and export as .svg; Embroidermodder 2 is free and open-source (check the current build for SVG output support).

CorelDraw Graphics Suite APP

Open the .dst and export the design as .svg using CorelDraw's export function.

Ink/Stitch OPEN-SOURCE

Install the Ink/Stitch extension in Inkscape, use Extensions > Ink/Stitch > Import a stitch file to open the .dst, then save the canvas as .svg from Inkscape's File menu.

Programs that convert DST

CorelDraw Graphics Suite
Embroidermodder 2

About these formats

.DST Tajima Embroidery Stitch File

A DST file is a Tajima embroidery design - stitch coordinates and machine commands that tell a computerized embroidery machine how to sew a pattern. It is not an image. To preview one free,…

Open .DST details →
.SVG Scalable Vector Graphics

An SVG file is a Scalable Vector Graphics image - a W3C open standard that stores 2D graphics as XML text, so it scales to any size without losing quality. Any modern web browser opens it…

Open .SVG details →

Quality & what to watch

  • The SVG shows stitch lines, not filled shapes - the output contains needle-path lines grouped by color stop, not solid filled regions as in a typical logo SVG.
  • DST stores no thread colors; the software assigns placeholder colors to each segment - the hues are defaults, not the original thread palette.
  • The resulting .svg is graphics only - it cannot be loaded back into an embroidery machine; for a machine-ready alternative format, convert to .pes, .jef, or .exp instead.

Frequently asked questions

Can I send the SVG output directly to an embroidery machine?
No - the SVG contains only graphical stitch-path lines; you would need to re-digitize from it to produce a machine-ready file.
Will the SVG have the correct thread colors?
No - DST carries no color data, so placeholder colors are assigned by the software.
Why does the SVG look like a jumble of thin lines?
A DST file is a list of needle movements, not filled artwork; the SVG faithfully reflects that structure as cross-hatched or satin-stitched line paths.
Can I scale the SVG to resize the embroidery design?
Zooming the SVG in a browser is fine, but stitch density in the source DST is fixed and cannot change with scaling.