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StitchOps

Free Online Embroidery File Viewer — Open DST, PES & JEF Files

The StitchOps Embroidery Viewer lets you preview embroidery files directly in your browser. See stitch paths, color sequences, design dimensions, and jump stitches — all without installing any software. Your files never leave your device.

Supported Formats

.DST

DST (Tajima)

The most common industrial embroidery format. Used by Tajima, Barudan, and most commercial machines.

.PES

PES (Brother)

Brother's proprietary format with embedded color data. Used in home and semi-industrial Brother/Babylock machines.

.JEF

JEF (Janome)

Janome's native format with full color palette support. Used in Janome embroidery machines.

What You Can See

Stitch count and design dimensions
Color map with thread sequence
Jump stitches and color changes
Real-time stitch simulation animation
DMC color matching and editing

Your files never leave your browser. All processing happens locally on your device.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which embroidery machines use DST files?

DST (Tajima) is the most universal format, used by Tajima, Barudan, SWF, Happy, and most commercial/industrial embroidery machines.

Can I edit files in the viewer?

You can edit thread colors using DMC color matching. For stitch editing, you'll need digitizing software.

Is my data safe?

Yes. All file processing happens entirely in your browser. Your embroidery files are never uploaded to our servers.

What is a PES file?

PES is Brother's embroidery file format. It contains stitch data and color information for Brother and Babylock embroidery machines.