Convert an image to a VP3 embroidery file
Free stitch preview for Husqvarna Viking, Pfaff, Singer (newer) machines, no sign-up. First design free, then $4.99 with all six formats.
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Create a VP3 file for Husqvarna Viking and Pfaff machines from any PNG or JPG. Colors are stored in the file, and you can check the stitch preview, size and stitch count for free first.
About VP3 files
Used by: Husqvarna Viking, Pfaff, Singer (newer).
Stores thread colors with names and codes.
- VP3 keeps thread colors, so the machine shows the right color order.
- Pfaff creative and Viking Designer machines load .vp3 from USB.
- Hoop examples: 120 × 120 mm, 240 × 150 mm, 360 × 260 mm.
Machines that read VP3
- Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic, Designer Ruby, Sapphire
- Pfaff creative icon, creative 4.5, creative ambition
- Singer Futura XL-580 (with software)
Every purchase also includes the other five formats, so a file you share with a friend on another brand works too.
How to make a VP3 file from a picture
- Upload your image
PNG, JPG or WebP. Logos, text and flat artwork stitch best. Nothing is uploaded: digitizing runs in your browser.
- Set size, colors and density
Pick your hoop (4×4, 5×7, 6×10…), the number of thread colors and the fill direction. The stitch preview updates as you go.
- Check the sew-out, then download
Play the sew-out, check stitch count and jumps, then download PES, DST, JEF, EXP, VP3 or XXX. First design free.
Example results

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Is VP3 the same as VIP or HUS?
No. VP3 is the current Husqvarna Viking / Pfaff format; HUS and VIP are older ones. Modern machines read VP3.
Will the colors show on my Pfaff?
Yes. VP3 stores each color block's thread color.
How do I know the file will sew well?
Watch the free sew-out simulation and check the stitch count and jump count before downloading.
Other formats
Brother / Baby Lock PES
Brother, Baby Lock, Bernette (b70/b79), Deco
.dstTajima DST
Tajima, Ricoma, SWF, Happy, Barudan, Brother PR, most commercial machines
.jefJanome JEF
Janome, Elna, some Kenmore
.expMelco / Bernina EXP
Bernina, Melco, Bernette
.xxxSinger XXX
Singer, Compucon
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