Features

Everything in the StitchFlux digitizing pipeline.

File handling

PNG, JPG, JPEG and single/multi-page PDF with MIME and signature validation, safe PDF rasterization and low-resolution warnings.

Artwork prep

Automatic background removal, brightness/contrast, colour reduction with a selectable thread limit, and six prep modes (preserve, simplify, logo, line-art, patch, appliqué).

Stitch generation

Running, triple-run, satin and tatami fills with underlay, pull compensation, edge inset and short-stitch handling.

Sequencing

Colour grouping, jump/trim minimization, tie-ins/tie-offs and a recalculate-sequence function.

DST output

Valid Tajima headers, correct 0.1mm scale, long-move splitting, accurate extents and proper termination — validated by reopening the file.

Quality control

18 automatic checks with plain-language fixes and a Ready / Warnings / Manual-review status.