# Brode

> Brode (brode.io) converts images — PNG, JPG, SVG, WebP, GIF, BMP, TIFF or a
> URL — into studio-quality vector files (SVG, PDF, EPS, DXF) and
> ready-to-stitch machine embroidery files (DST, PES, JEF, VP3, EXP, U01,
> XXX). Free previews and interactive stitch simulation before paying;
> one-time credit per embroidery design, free re-exports with new settings.
> Site available in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese
> (links below are English).

Brode is a web service for embroiderers, crafters and print shops. Upload an
image, pick one of five vectorization presets (fidèle, équilibre, épuré,
graphiste, minimaliste — from faithful to minimalist rendering), and download
production-ready files. Machine embroidery exports include per-color thread
charts (Madeira), underlay and satin stitching, a printable worksheet and a
stitch-by-stitch trace you can replay in the online simulator. Once a design
is unlocked, re-exporting it with a new size, density or angle is free.

## Product

- [Features](https://brode.io/en/features): five vectorization presets, seven machine embroidery formats, Madeira thread charts, worksheet PDFs.
- [Pricing](https://brode.io/en/pricing): vectorization from €9.90/month, machine embroidery files from €0.80 with free previews, free re-exports.
- [Converters](https://brode.io/en/convert): a dedicated page per format pair — [PNG to SVG](https://brode.io/en/convert/png-to-svg), [PNG to DST](https://brode.io/en/convert/png-to-dst), [JPG to DST](https://brode.io/en/convert/jpg-to-dst), [JPG to PES](https://brode.io/en/convert/jpg-to-pes), [SVG to DST](https://brode.io/en/convert/svg-to-dst), [image to embroidery](https://brode.io/en/convert/image-to-embroidery), [JPG to vector](https://brode.io/en/convert/jpg-to-vector) and more.

## Free tools

- [Stitch simulator](https://brode.io/en/tools/stitch-simulator): watch any machine embroidery file (DST, PES, JEF, VP3, EXP, U01, XXX) stitch point by point in the browser.
- [Embroidery text generator](https://brode.io/en/tools/text-generator): stitch a name or monogram in true satin stitch — 8 embroidery-tuned fonts, adjustable arch and spacing.
- [Embroidery format converter](https://brode.io/en/tools/format-converter): free conversion between all seven machine formats, e.g. DST to PES or PES to JEF.
- [MCP server](https://brode.io/en/tools/mcp): connect Claude, Cursor or any MCP client to Brode to turn images into embroidery files.

## Guides

- [Blog](https://brode.io/en/blog): practical embroidery and vectorization guides.
- [Machine embroidery formats guide](https://brode.io/en/blog/embroidery-machine-formats-guide): DST, PES, JEF, VP3… which format your machine reads.
- [How to convert PNG to DST](https://brode.io/en/blog/png-to-dst): from image to stitch file, step by step.
- [Embroidery digitizing cost](https://brode.io/en/blog/embroidery-digitizing-cost): what professional digitizing costs and how Brode compares.
- [Underlay, tatami and satin stitches](https://brode.io/en/blog/underlay-tatami-satin-stitches): the stitch types behind a clean embroidery.

## Legal

- [Privacy policy](https://brode.io/en/privacy)
- [Terms of service](https://brode.io/en/terms)