What this tool does, and what it does not
Vectorize.tools makes the vector, not the stitch file. Machines need formats such as PES, DST, JEF or EXP, which you make from vector shapes in embroidery digitizing software, such as the free Ink/Stitch for Inkscape[1], choosing fill types, stitch angles and underlay. Starting from a clean SVG saves most of the manual clean-up in that step.
Settings for embroidery
- 4 to 6 colours: every colour is a thread change.
- Lower Detail: tiny shapes cannot be stitched and only add jump stitches.
- Layers set to Cut out avoids stitching one colour on top of another.
- Higher Smoothing gives satin columns and fills clean edges to follow.
Questions
Can I get a PES or DST file here?
No. Open the SVG in embroidery digitizing software, such as the free Ink/Stitch for Inkscape[1], to turn it into a stitch file for your machine.
Why do my small letters disappear?
Detail may be too low for them. Raise Detail, but remember that letters much smaller than about 5 mm are hard to stitch anyway.
More tracing tips in the complete guide, or go back to the converter.
Sources
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Ink/Stitch, Ink/Stitch. No date shown on the page.
“An open-source machine embroidery design platform based on Inkscape”