Machine Embroidery Stitch Simulator
Drop an embroidery file (DST, PES, JEF, VP3, EXP, U01 or XXX) and watch it stitch point by point, thread by thread — exactly as your machine will. Check a design before embroidering it: needle path, thread changes, color order.
- 7 machine formats
- Free
- No sign-up
- No install
- Nothing is kept
Drop your embroidery file here
or click to browse — 8 MB maximum
Every machine embroidery format
The simulator natively reads the seven most common machine formats — the very ones Brode produces on conversion.
| Format | Machines |
|---|---|
| DST | Tajima and most industrial machines — the universal exchange format |
| PES | Brother, Baby Lock, Bernina Deco |
| JEF | Janome, Elna, Kenmore |
| VP3 | Pfaff, Husqvarna Viking |
| EXP | Melco, Bernina |
| U01 | Barudan |
| XXX | Singer |
Three steps, no installation
A browser is all you need: the file is parsed on our servers and the needle path replayed on your side.
- 1
Drop your file
Drag and drop a DST, PES, JEF… file. It is parsed on our servers — no account, no retention.
- 2
Watch it stitch
The simulator replays the exact needle path: every stitch, every jump, every thread change — with zoom and per-thread navigation.
- 3
Check before you embroider
Color order, travel runs, overly dense areas — spot issues before the machine starts.
Privacy: nothing is kept
The file is processed anonymously, without an account, and automatically deleted a few minutes after the simulation (15 minutes at most). No copy, no lasting storage.
Frequently asked questions
Is the simulator really free?
Yes — no account, no cap on simulations. Drop a file, watch it stitch, repeat as often as you like.
Is my embroidery file kept?
No. The file is parsed in memory, the simulation result expires after 15 minutes, and everything is deleted automatically. No account is required.
What is the difference between simulating and converting?
The simulator reads an EXISTING embroidery file and shows how it will stitch. Conversion — the heart of Brode — starts from an image (PNG, JPG logo…) and CREATES the matching embroidery file.
Why don't the colors match my threads?
The displayed colors are the ones stored in the file. Some formats (EXP, U01) carry no colors at all: an indicative palette is then used, as embroidery software does.
Can I simulate a purchased or downloaded design?
Yes, provided you own the rights to it. That's exactly the ideal use case: check density, travel runs and thread order before embroidering.
What does the displayed stitch count mean?
It is the number of real stitches in the file. The progress bar follows the full needle path — sewn stitches and travel moves — exactly as your machine will record it.
Brode is also…
From the file you just visualized to your own creation.
Features
Professional-grade vectorization and machine embroidery: presets, Madeira threads, simulator built into every result.
See the featuresFrom PNG to DST
How to convert an image into a machine embroidery file, step by step.
Read the guideMachine formats guide
DST, PES, JEF, VP3… which format for which machine? The complete guide.
Read the guideMCP server
Connect your AI agents (Claude, Cursor…) to Brode conversions: embroidery and vector without leaving your flow.
See the MCP serverYour image can become an embroidery file
Brode turns your logos and images (PNG, JPG…) into vector and machine embroidery files ready to stitch — DST, PES, JEF, VP3… Free trial, no credit card.
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