UPLOADS & IMPORTS

PES file won't upload: 6 things to check

Common reasons a Brother PES embroidery file is rejected at upload — and the fix for each. Wrong format header, corrupted record, oversized hoop, version mismatch, missing thumbnail, embedded encryption.

Convert PES to DST: why it's risky and what to do instead

Converting a PES embroidery file to DST drops color names and can corrupt stitch records. Here's what happens during conversion, the workflow that doesn't lose data, and when you actually need a digitizer instead.

What ValidStitch scans for at upload (malware, embedded scripts, oversize)

Every file uploaded to ValidStitch goes through a safety check before parsing. Here's what we look for — malware signatures, embedded scripts in SVG, encrypted PES, size caps — and why each one matters.

Convert PES to DST safely: the step-by-step workflow that doesn't lose data

There's no truly lossless PES-to-DST conversion — PES carries thread colors that DST can't. Here's the safest workflow ValidStitch supports: validate the PES, export as DST, ship the color palette as a print-out.