PicStitch: Photo to DST PES
Maya Patel Graphics & Design iPhoneiPadiPod touch
PicStitch: Photo to DST PES is a free Graphics & Design app for iPhone and iPad by Maya Patel. Requires iOS 15.0. Updated October 29, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 42 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Oct 29
- 2026 · v1.1.0
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About PicStitch: Photo to DST PES
PicStitch turns your photos and logos into real, machine-embroiderable stitch files not just a converted image, but an actual digitized design ready for your embroidery machine. Upload any photo or logo, and PicStitch analyzes the shapes, colors, and details to generate genuine stitch data: satin columns, fill stitches, underlay, and clean thread paths the same techniques a professional digitizer uses, done automatically. WHY PICSTITCH Most "photo to embroidery" apps just apply a filter that makes an image look stitched it's still just a picture. PicStitch is different: every design you create is a real, exportable stitch file your embroidery machine can actually sew. EXPORT FORMATS - DST (Tajima) - PES (Brother) - JEF (Janome, Elna) - VP3 (Husqvarna Viking, Pfaff) - EXP (Bernina, Melco) KEY FEATURES Real Stitch Generation Every design includes properly generated satin stitches, fill/tatami stitches, underlay for stability, and pull compensation not a flattened image. Full Preview Before You Export See your design as simulated stitches on your choice of fabric background before committing. Zoom and pan to inspect fine details, view your thread color list with exact stitch counts per color, and preview jump stitches. Custom Size & Hoop Fit Choose from standard hoop sizes (4×4, 5×7, 6×10) or enter a custom size PicStitch automatically detects and matches your design to the right dimensions. Fine-Tune Your Design Adjust fill density, detail level, underlay, and double-layer stitching to match your fabric and design complexity. Remove or replace backgrounds before digitizing. Stitch Animation Watch your design "sew" itself stitch-by-stitch in an animated preview before you export a satisfying, realistic look at how your machine will actually build the design. WHO IT'S FOR - Home embroidery hobbyists with a Brother, Janome, Singer, or similar machine - Small embroidery and monogram shop owners - Etsy and small business sellers who need custom logos digitized quickly No design skills required. No expensive digitizing software. Just upload, preview, and stitch.
What’s new
Version 1.1.0 · Updated October 29, 2026
PicStitch 1.1 is our biggest update yet. LETTERING & MONOGRAMS • Type a name or initials and get a real stitch file • Choose from embroidery-ready fonts • Straight, arc up, arc down or full circle text • Classic 3-letter monograms • Optional satin border around your lettering DESIGN WORKSPACE • See your design stitched on realistic fabric: linen, T-shirt jersey, cap twill, towel terry, denim or felt • Watch it sew stitch by stitch, skip colour by colour • Measure any part of the design in millimetres • Recolour threads and see the change instantly • Check hoop fit before you export • Change density, underlay and fabric and regenerate in place OPEN YOUR MACHINE FILES • Open DST, PES and other embroidery files straight from Files • Preview the stitches, colours, size and stitch count • Convert to the format your machine needs SMARTER DIGITIZING • A readiness check before you digitize tells you if a photo needs cropping or cleanup • Choose whether white areas are stitched or left as fabric — great for dark garments • Cleaner results on logos with rings, outlines and letter shapes NEW WAYS TO GET DESIGNS • Make 3 designs free every month • Single Design: unlock one design in every format, yours to keep • Pro Weekly, Monthly and Annual plans with design credits and all Pro tools, including Enhance for sharper photos ALSO • Sign in with Apple or Google to keep your designs across devices • Faster start-up and many fixes and improvements Thanks for stitching with PicStitch! Questions or ideas? Reach us from Settings → Contact.
App privacy
The developer, Maya Patel, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Purchases: Purchase History
- Contact Info: Email Address, Name
- User Content: Photos or Videos
- Identifiers: User ID
Used for: App Functionality
Alternatives to PicStitch: Photo to DST PES
Looking for apps like PicStitch: Photo to DST PES? Here are 6 similar apps on the App Store. The highest rated is Beh.Stitched (3.0/5), and all 6 are free to download.
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| App | Rating | Price | Last updated | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PicStitch: Photo to DST PES | – | Free | October 29, 2026 | |
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| PNG to DST: Embroidery | – | Free | Oct 29, 2026 | Compare |
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| Beh.Stitched | 3.0 / 5 (1) | Free | Oct 29, 2026 | Compare |