DST to VP3 Converter: Free Online, No Sign-Up

DST is the Tajima exchange standard, with no color palette; VP3 is the richest format, used by Husqvarna Viking and Pfaff. Convert DST to VP3 for free, no sign-up: stitches and dimensions are preserved, and each section gets a named thread entry in the VP3 table.

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Instant design preview
Files deleted immediately
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How it works

1. Drop your file
Drag and drop your DST file or select it from your computer.
2. The conversion starts
Your design is automatically converted to the VP3 format, keeping all embroidery stitches.
3. Download the result
Instantly get your VP3 file, ready to use on your embroidery machine.

Converter screenshots: dropping a DST file, then the converted VP3 design displayed and ready to download

Converter limits and specs

Free conversions: 2 free conversions every 24 h, no sign-up required.
Maximum file size: 10 MB
Supported formats: PES, DST, JEF, EXP, VP3 (input and output)
Sign-up: None for free use
File storage: None: deleted immediately after conversion

What changes in the DST to VP3 conversion

Converting DST to VP3 gives the design the thread table it was missing: each section gets a thread entry, editable afterwards in Husqvarna Viking and Pfaff software.

A default thread table is built following the DST stops, with brand and code you can fill in if you wish.
Design dimensions are preserved in millimeters.
The truncated DST header name becomes the starting point for the VP3 design name.
Stitches are carried over as-is: no re-digitizing.

DST or VP3: what are the differences?

	DST .dst	VP3 .vp3
Typical use	Industrial and home (standard)	Home embroidery
Machines concerned	Tajima and most industrial machines	Husqvarna Viking, Pfaff
Colors	No palette: thread-change commands (stops) only	Full thread table (brand, code), up to 255 colors
Metadata	Truncated name, stitch count, dimensions (text header)	Digitizing notes, thread table, dimensions
How to open it	With Tajima DG/ML by Pulse, the free Wilcom TrueSizer, or Embird	With Husqvarna 6D/Premier+ or Pfaff 6D software

Understanding the DST and VP3 formats

DST .dst · as a source file

As a universal source, DST brings reliable geometry: stitches, jumps and trims described in 3-byte records, with a 512-byte text header summarizing name, stitch count and dimensions. It carries no palette: colors will be rebuilt by default, following the thread-change order.

BrandsTajima; read by almost every machine
Header512-byte text (truncated name, counters, dimensions)
ColorsNo palette: thread-change commands (stops)
EncodingFixed-length 3-byte records
Max jump121 tenths of a mm (beyond: intermediate jumps)

VP3 .vp3 · as an output file

As a target, VP3 equips Husqvarna Viking and Pfaff machines with the most comfortable file: each section gets a named thread entry, the design is placed within the hoop, and everything stays editable in 6D/Premier+ or Pfaff 6D software. Ideal for giving colors to a design coming from a palette-less format.

BrandsHusqvarna Viking, Pfaff
ColorsThread table (brand, code), up to 255 colors
MetadataDigitizing notes, position within the hoop
DimensionsMillimeters, stored at the end of the file
SoftwareHusqvarna 6D/Premier+, Pfaff 6D

Machine compatibility and dimensions

VP3 rebuilds what the DST header described: dimensions in millimeters, position and design name. The Husqvarna Viking and Pfaff preview therefore shows the design in the right spot within the chosen hoop, at the same dimensions as in DST — from 100 × 100 mm up to large 260 × 400 mm hoops.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I convert a DST file to VP3?

Drop your .dst file in the conversion area above: the conversion to VP3 is automatic. All that is left is to download the converted file.

Why convert DST to VP3 when every machine reads DST?

For Husqvarna Viking and Pfaff machines, VP3 brings a comfort DST lacks: named colors and a visible thread table right in the preview, instead of assigning threads blindly on the machine.

How do I open a DST or VP3 file?

DST files open with Tajima DG/ML by Pulse, the free Wilcom TrueSizer, or Embird; VP3 files open with Husqvarna 6D/Premier+ or Pfaff 6D software. You can also convert DST to VP3 online for free with StitchConverter.

Is the DST to VP3 conversion free?

Yes. StitchConverter offers 2 free conversions every 24 h, with no sign-up. For unlimited use, go Premium (€1 per 24 h or €5 per month).

Do I need an account to convert a file?

No, no sign-up is required for free use. A Premium account is created automatically when you purchase, and you are identified by e-mail.