Built by embroiderers,
for embroiderers.
DST Studio was born out of frustration. We ran embroidery shops. We wasted hours fighting incompatible formats, corrupted stitch data, and tools that didn't understand how embroidery actually works. So we built something better.
Our Mission
To eliminate format friction from embroidery production. Every business — from a single-head home setup to a 50-head commercial shop — deserves fast, reliable file conversion.
Our Technology
We built our conversion engine from scratch, parsing stitch data at the byte level. No third-party libraries, no shortcuts. Every format is handled natively for maximum fidelity.
Who We Serve
Small embroidery businesses, digitizers, garment decorators, and promotional product companies. If you run an embroidery machine, we built this for you.
History
Our Journey
Founded
DST Studio was founded by a team of embroidery professionals frustrated by clunky, unreliable conversion tools.
First 10,000 Conversions
Reached our first major milestone — 10,000 files converted with zero stitch-integrity failures.
Batch Processing Launch
Launched batch conversion, allowing businesses to convert hundreds of files in a single upload.
20+ Formats Supported
Expanded format support to cover every major embroidery machine brand on the market.
250,000+ Files Converted
Crossed a quarter million conversions, serving small businesses across 40+ countries.
API Launch
Released the DST Studio REST API, enabling businesses to integrate conversion directly into their workflows.
Team
The People Behind DST Studio
Marcus Chen
Co-founder & CEO
15 years in commercial embroidery. Former production manager at a 12-head embroidery shop.
Priya Nair
Co-founder & CTO
Software engineer specializing in file format parsing and stitch data algorithms.
James Okafor
Head of Support
Embroidery digitizer with 10 years of experience across DST, PES, and JEF workflows.
Ready to work with us?
Convert your first file today, or get in touch to discuss enterprise needs.