Import SVG artwork
Turn familiar vector artwork into an editable embroidery design.
Embroidery design, in your browser
Sew Editor
A free browser-based embroidery editor online
Create, edit, preview, and export embroidery designs online—from the first shape to a validated machine-ready file.
No installation needed · Editable project workflow · 100% Free
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A complete workflow
From artwork to embroidery file
Sew Editor is a free online embroidery editor and browser-based embroidery software for turning SVG artwork or an image trace into an embroidery design. Keep your work editable in a .embproj project file, prepare production sheets, then export DST, PES, JEF, or EXP for your machine workflow.
Trace images
Convert image artwork into shapes ready for stitch preparation.
Draw and create
Add shapes, paths, regions, and text directly in the workspace.
Shape Library
Insert reusable artwork and adapt it to your design.
Fine-tune every object
Edit points, colors, threads, dimensions, and stitch settings.
Preview the result
Inspect stitches, travels, trims, and density before exporting.
Machine-ready exports
Export finished designs in DST, PES, JEF, and EXP formats.
Production documents
Generate practical production sheets and thread charts.
Simple by design
How it works
- 1
Import or draw a design
Start with SVG or image artwork, a supported embroidery file, or draw from scratch.
- 2
Adjust stitches and threads
Refine objects, layout, colors, stitch settings, and thread order.
- 3
Validate and export
Review the stitch preview, resolve warnings, and export for your machine.
Work with your files
Formats for a practical workflow
Bring artwork in, preserve your editable work, and create common machine embroidery formats.
Made for stitch preparation
Why choose Sew Editor?
More than a vector drawing tool, Sew Editor connects artwork editing with the details embroidery production requires.
- Runs in the browser
- Editable project workflow
- Thread charts and production sheets
- Validation before export
- Stitch-focused previews and controls
Frequently asked questions
Helpful answers before you begin
Is Sew Editor free?
Yes. Sew Editor is currently 100% free to use.
Does Sew Editor run in the browser?
Yes. Sew Editor provides its design workspace directly in a modern web browser.
Can I convert SVG to DST with Sew Editor?
Yes. Follow Importing SVG Artwork, prepare editable objects, then use Exporting Machine Embroidery Files.
Can I convert JPG or PNG to DST?
Yes. Sew Editor supports JPG to DST, PNG to DST, and JPEG to DST workflows by tracing image artwork into editable embroidery objects before export. See the Image Trace guide for details.
Can I create an SVG to embroidery file workflow online?
Yes. Sew Editor runs in the browser, so you can import SVG artwork, edit stitch settings and thread colors, then export supported embroidery machine files.
How does an image to DST workflow work?
Trace it into editable objects, clean up and inspect the result, then follow the image workflow before DST export.
Can I export DST or PES?
Yes. You can validate and export DST, PES, JEF, and EXP files.
Does DST preserve exact thread colors?
No. Read Threads, Colors, and Palettes and send a Production Sheet or Thread Chart with the file.
Can I save editable projects?
Yes. Save a Sew Editor project so you can return to editable objects and settings later.
Ready to prepare your next design?
Open the browser workspace and start creating with Sew Editor.