DST is the most widely-supported machine-embroidery format, storing stitch coordinates rather than pixels.
DST opens in Wilcom, Hatch and Embird, and loads on most embroidery machines.
Accurate ink-based color on paper.
Machine-readable production files.
Layouts that look identical everywhere.
| ✔ Strengths | ✖ Limitations |
|---|---|
| Excellent compatibility | No transparency support |
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DST is the most widely-supported machine-embroidery format, storing stitch coordinates rather than pixels.
DST opens in Wilcom, Hatch and Embird, and loads on most embroidery machines.
DST is optimised for its specific use rather than strictly lossless storage.
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No — DST doesn't store transparency; convert to PNG or WEBP if you need it.