Export designs
Export embroidery designs for editing, production, or sharing. Truesizer can export designs as EMB files, embroidery machine files, or PNG images. Choose the export format based on how the design will be used.
Choose an export format
If you want to... | Export as... |
Continue editing the design | EMB |
Share an editable design with another Wilcom user | EMB |
Stitch the design on an embroidery machine | Machine file |
Share a design preview | PNG image |
Different embroidery file formats support different features. When exporting to another format, Truesizer converts unsupported features where possible. For example, some stitch effects may be simplified and bitmap images that are not supported by the selected format are omitted. If you plan to continue editing the design, keep an original EMB copy.
Export an EMB design
Export a design in EMB format when you want to preserve the complete embroidery design for future editing or share it with another Wilcom user. EMB files retain the complete design information, including object outlines, stitch data, thread colors, and colorways. They are the recommended format whenever further editing may be required.
To export an EMB design
- Open the design.
- Click Download Design on the General toolbar.
- Enter a file name.
- Select the required EMB format.
- Click Download.
- Choose a location and save the file.
Truesizer can export designs in earlier EMB versions for compatibility with previous releases of Wilcom software.
Export a machine file
Export a machine file when the design is ready for embroidery. Machine files contain the stitch data required by embroidery machines and are intended for production rather than further editing.
To export a machine file
- Open the design.
- Click Export Machine File on the General toolbar.
- Enter a file name.
- Select the required machine format.
- Click Export.
- Save the file.
For a complete list of supported machine formats, see Supported file formats.
Export a PNG image
Export a PNG image to create a visual representation of a design. PNG images are useful for:
- Customer approvals
- Quotations
- Websites and online catalogs
- Design presentations
To export a PNG image
- Open the design.
- Click Download design.
- Select PNG as the file format.
- Click Download.
- Save the image.
PNG supports transparent backgrounds, making it suitable for displaying embroidery designs on different backgrounds.
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