Interactive Compatibility & File Guide
The right instructions for the machine you run.
An embroidery machine cannot read flat PNG or JPG images directly. It requires machine-specific stitch coordinates, underlay density, and trim commands. Select your equipment below or browse our universal format reference.
Machine Compatibility Finder
Select your machine. We provide the exact format.
Don't worry about format extension confusion. Select your embroidery machine manufacturer below to see primary file extensions, color handling rules, and hoop compatibility.
Tajima Machine Specifications
The global industrial standard for high-volume commercial production. Tajima DST files run with extreme reliability on multi-head and single-head machines.
Stitch coordinates & jump stops only (no embedded color palette).
Naik Digitizing Production Tip for Tajima:
Tajima machines rely on our included PDF production run-sheet for needle-to-thread spool assignments.
Order for Tajima
We will output .DST files optimized for your machine's pull-compensation and speed.
- Free PDF color sequence run-sheet
- 100% Machine tension guarantee
- Free format conversions if you switch machines
Universal Stitch Format Reference
Cross-platform file extension comparison.
Need a file converted or re-scaled for a new machine?
Avoid scaling finished stitch files by more than 15% manually in software without re-digitizing, as stitch density may choke or gap. We provide free format conversions and re-scaling services.