How to Convert Embroidery in Digitizing Software

Converting embroidery in digitizing software is a vital skill because embroidery patterns are created in other software and are imported into digitizing software.  There are little details to be taken into consideration as the file must be converted and adapted to accommodate stitches instead of pixels.

1. Verify manufacturer specifications for proper image file extension to convert to embroidery stitches.


2. Save the image file into a vector file such as ai, cdr, or png because it will convert cleaner into a digitizing file such as .sew. Bitmap file formats such as .jpg, .psd, .bmp and .tiff  may be used, but the image may not be as clear.


3. Open the image with Pulse Ambassador under File in the menu bar.  Choose "Open" to import into the digitizing software.


4. Double check you are in the Design files folder. 


5. Choose "Files of Type" and select file type that will be the desired extension.


6. Open the file to be converted.


7. Choose "Save As" from the file menu.


8. Select "Save as Type" to convert the file to the digitized file format.


9. Now you will have two files the original and the copy in digitized format. 


10. When you begin digitizing the file, you will possibly need to clean up the stitching.  Rearrange threads to allow for even embroidery over the graphic. 


11. When colorizing as a vector file, use limited colors.  Many images are displayed in millions of colors.  Your embroidery digitizer isn't filling space with toner, but with approximately ten needles of thread.  Be sure to effectively use limited color choices to achieve the same effect as toner only with floss.