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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

How it works

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

What changes in the VP3 to DST conversion

Toward the universal standard, your VP3 design is flattened: stitches pass perfectly, the thread table and notes become plain thread-change commands.

The VP3 thread table and digitizing notes are not transferred: DST only stores thread-change commands, in the same order.
The design name is truncated to fit the DST header.
Dimensions and stitch count are reported in the header.
On the machine, assign threads in section order to reproduce the original result.

VP3 or DST: what are the differences?

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

Understanding the VP3 and DST formats

Format VP3 .vp3

VP3 is the format of Husqvarna Viking and Pfaff machines, and the richest of the five formats supported by StitchConverter. It embeds a true thread table (brand, code, color of each section), digitizing notes and a very large number of colors — well beyond the needs of a classic design. A direct consequence for conversion: it is the ideal destination for a design coming from a « flat » format (DST, EXP), since the thread table is rebuilt and stays editable in Husqvarna 6D/Premier+ or Pfaff 6D software. The other way around, converting a VP3 to a simpler format may lose the thread table and notes: stitches, however, remain strictly identical. Design dimensions are preserved in millimeters.

Husqvarna Viking, Pfaff

Format DST .dst

DST is the Tajima format, now the exchange standard for embroidery: it is accepted by almost every machine, home or industrial, and by all digitizing software. The file alternates stitch, jump and trim commands with « stop » commands that mark thread changes. One key point: it carries no named color palette — matching each section to an actual thread is left to the machine or the operator. A 512-byte text header summarizes the design: name (truncated), stitch count, color-change count and dimensions. When converting, stitches are carried over as-is; only the container and metadata change.

Tajima and most industrial machines

Machine compatibility and dimensions

The conversion changes neither the stitch count nor the design dimensions: a 90 × 90 mm design remains a 90 × 90 mm design. The maximum embroiderable area depends on your machine and hoop, not on the file: simply check that the converted design dimensions fit inside your hoop. All formats supported here (PES, DST, JEF, EXP, VP3) express stitch positions in the same base unit, which allows conversion without any rescaling.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I convert a VP3 file to DST?

Drop your .vp3 file in the conversion area above: the conversion to DST is automatic. All that is left is to download the converted file.

Why doesn't my DST converted from VP3 show my colors?

DST cannot store a palette: it keeps the VP3 thread-change order, nothing more. Keep the VP3 as your master file and note the thread sequence to assign it on the machine reading the DST.

How do I open a VP3 file?

VP3 files can be opened with Husqvarna 6D/Premier+ or Pfaff 6D software. You can also convert them online for free with StitchConverter.

Is the VP3 to DST 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.