Upload the wrong embroidery file format and your machine simply won't read it. Different machine brands use different proprietary formats — and while they all contain similar stitch information, they are not interchangeable.
DST is the industry standard for commercial embroidery. Originally developed by Tajima, it is accepted by most commercial and industrial machines. If you are unsure which format to request, DST is usually the safest choice.
PES is used by Brother and Babylock home and commercial embroidery machines. It stores stitch data along with color information.
EXP is used by Melco and Ameco commercial embroidery machines — a commercial-grade format designed for production environments.
VP3 is the format for Pfaff and Husqvarna Viking machines, including color and design information.
JEF is used by Janome and Elna embroidery machines.
At A Plus Digitizing, we deliver all formats with every order at no extra charge. Just tell us your machine brand and we'll handle the rest.