# Convert Image to PEC online

> Convert Image artwork to a PEC embroidery file online. Upload your image, choose the finished size, preview the generated stitches, then unlock the validated machine file.

## Quick answer

Yes. Image artwork can be converted to PEC by digitising the image into a new stitch plan. Clean, flat-colour artwork usually produces the clearest automated result.

## Visual simulation

![Artwork to stitches: Image → PEC](https://embroideryfileconverter.com/images/conversion-intents/artwork-to-stitches.webp)

Image is artwork, not stitch data. The software traces the design and creates new stitches for the PEC file. Some formats store full colour information, while others store only colour-change stops. You may need to assign your preferred thread chart at the machine.

## How it works

1. **Upload artwork or a stitch file** — Start with a clean logo, icon or flat-colour illustration. Our automated pipeline traces the artwork and generates a new stitch plan.
2. **Choose size and format** — Choose the format your machine expects.
3. **Output validation** — Check dimensions, stitch count, thread count, jumps, trims, colour changes, and the final end command.

## Output validation

- **Image:** Image is artwork, not stitch data. The software traces the design and creates new stitches for the PEC file.
- **PEC:** Some formats store full colour information, while others store only colour-change stops. You may need to assign your preferred thread chart at the machine.
- Always run a test stitch before production.

## Preview & download

Every completed job includes a software-rendered stitch preview and thread chart. The selected machine files, production worksheet and ZIP package stay locked until you unlock the download. EXP jobs also include Bernina-compatible INF colour information and a BMP preview companion after unlock.

## Pricing

Preview the real stitch result for free, then unlock the machine file with credits, single-file checkout or a subscription allowance.

Packs start at 10 credits for $9. Image digitising unlocks use 5 credits, stitch-file conversion unlocks use 1 and purchased credits do not expire.

## Frequently asked questions

### Can Image be converted to PEC?

Yes. Image artwork can be converted to PEC by digitising the image into a new stitch plan. Clean, flat-colour artwork usually produces the clearest automated result.

### What should I check after converting Image to PEC?

Check dimensions, stitch count, thread count, jumps, trims, colour changes, and the final end command.

### Will thread colours look exactly the same?

Some formats store full colour information, while others store only colour-change stops. You may need to assign your preferred thread chart at the machine.

### Do I need embroidery software?

No software is needed to submit digitising work, convert a supported file, review status, or download a result. Advanced manual stitch editing may still require specialist embroidery software.

### What production files are included?

Every completed job includes a software-rendered stitch preview and thread chart. The selected machine files, production worksheet and ZIP package stay locked until you unlock the download. EXP jobs also include Bernina-compatible INF colour information and a BMP preview companion after unlock.

### Is it free?

The stitch preview is free and does not require an account. Daily and monthly preview limits apply. Downloading the machine file, ZIP or worksheet is a separate unlock. Machine-file downloads require processing credits, single-file checkout or an active subscription allowance. Credits unlock files; they do not start the job.

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