Converting files to embroidery or digitization is a complex process. The embroidery machines cannot read the same types of files as your computer. This is why you need to digitize it to allow the machine to read the files. This means your embroidery machine will not be able to read JPG or PNG files Here are the common embroidery file types by machine brand .dst file format for Tajima embroidery machines .exp file format for Melco embroidery machines .jef file format for Janome embroidery machines .kwk file format for Brother embroidery machines .dsb file format for Barudan embroidery machines .tap file format for Happy embroidery machines These are the steps to digitize your design files. Upload your logo to the digitizing software in the machine. Set the embroidery design size or dimension. Choose your customer’s desired stitch type. Set the stitch direction of your machine. Set the embroidery thread colors. Transfer the file to your embroidery machine. You can use a flash card, USB cable, or direct transfer from the computer. Prepare the embroidery settings of the machine. Embroider a sample of your digitized logo.