Digitizing

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DIGITIZING

Unfortunately, embroidery machines cannot understand the usual graphic file formats (.jpg, .gif, .bmp, .tif, .cdr, .ai, etc.) to convert them into stitches.

Before your design can be embroidered onto a garment, it must be digitized. This is the process of recreating the design into a language that can be understood by an industrial embroidery machine. This process uses special software to create the logo or design into a “stitch file” which gives the machine the instructions it needs for embroidery, such as stitch length, stitch type, where to place them, and where to change colors.

However, we can use the standard graphic formats as the basis to begin digitizing your design. We accept camera-ready artwork and digital artwork by disk or email. Vector images are preferred.

TO SEND YOUR IMAGES BY EMAIL OR DISK:
Vector images (.cdr, .ai, etc.) – Active fonts should be converted to curves, outlines, or paths.
Raster images (.jpg, .tif, .gif, .bmp, etc.) – As large as possible, preferably 300 dpi.

There is an extra charge for design digitizing, based on the size, complexity, and estimated stitch count of the final design. Left chest or cap designs usually cost between $50-$100, depending upon the artwork. All computer digitized logo files are the property of Gail Evans Embroidery Services.

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