Embroidery to Vector Conversion for Printers & Apparel Shops
Embroidery to vector conversion from our studio takes a photo or scan of a stitched design and redraws it as flat, crisp artwork ready for print. Apparel decorators, sign shops and promo product sellers send pictures of embroidered logos, patches and floral motifs when the original file is lost, and our artists rebuild every shape in Illustrator from $7 per image.
- Thread texture turned into clean, solid color shapes
- Stitched lettering rebuilt as sharp, readable type
- Standard turnaround 24 hours; rush from 6 hours
- Two free revisions plus a 100% money-back guarantee
What Is Embroidery to Vector Conversion?
Stitched artwork photographs with texture, shadows and raised thread, so a picture of it cannot be printed cleanly or cut on a plotter. Converting it means an artist reads the design underneath the stitches and redraws each element as a smooth vector path with flat color, giving you a file that prints on banners, posters and promotional items at any size.
- Stitch direction and fabric weave left out
- Colors matched to the thread shades you choose
- Only designs you own or have rights to use
Embroidered Designs We Redraw
Send a clear, straight-on photo or flatbed scan; the sharper the shot, the faster we can quote.
Patches & Emblems
Club, team and uniform patches redrawn with even borders and centered artwork for reorders in print.
Stitched Company Logos
Logos copied from shirts or caps when the only surviving version is the garment itself.
Floral & Decorative Motifs
Flowers, vines, Alpona-style patterns and ornaments simplified into balanced, repeatable shapes.
Cap & Hat Embroidery
Curved front-panel designs flattened and straightened so the artwork can be reused on flat media.
Holiday & Gift Designs
Seasonal figures and monograms from towels, linens and keepsakes turned into print-ready art.
Lettering & Monograms
Script names, initials and slogans rebuilt with consistent stroke weight so small text stays legible.
Who Sends Us Embroidered Artwork
Mostly businesses that have the stitched product in hand but no usable artwork file.
Embroidery Conversion Price
A simple patch or one-color stitched logo starts at $7 per image. Dense floral work, many thread colors or photos taken at an angle need more drawing time and are priced higher. You see the exact amount in our quote before paying anything.
- 24-hour standard turnaround
- Rush as quick as 6 hours, extra charge may apply
- Checkout by PayPal, Visa or Mastercard
- Delivered as AI, EPS, SVG, PDF and PNG
Converting a Whole Product Line?
Uniform suppliers and decorators often bring dozens of stitched designs at once. Send photos of every piece and we quote the batch together, keeping color names and file naming consistent across the set.
- One quote for the full batch of designs
- Thread colors listed for each file
- Monthly invoicing for regular senders
- NDA available for unreleased designs
This page is part of our image to vector conversion services. Need the opposite direction, from artwork to a stitch file? See embroidery digitizing. Converted designs headed for shirts can go straight to our screen printing art team, and patches with fine outlines pair well with badge vector conversion. Flat logos and graphics that were never stitched belong with raster to vector conversion.
Why Decorators Trust Us With Stitched Art
Artists who know thread
Our team understands how satin, fill and running stitches look, so we redraw the intended shape rather than the texture.
Clean, closed shapes
Every color sits on its own closed path, ready for separations, vinyl cutting or reprinting.
Your colors, your call
Send thread charts or Pantone references and we match them; otherwise we pick the nearest solid colors.
Brooklyn studio since 2010
More than 40 in-house designers, a QC check on each file and a refund if the result misses your brief.
Using the photo as it is
- Fabric texture and shadows printed onto the job
- Fuzzy edges around every letter
- Colors shifted by lighting
- Unusable for cutting or separations
Redrawn by Vector Design US
- Flat, even color fills
- Crisp edges at any print size
- Colors matched to your references
- Paths ready for cutters and separations
From Stitched Patch to Print File
Example: a youth sports club only has its embroidered jersey patch and wants the same crest on banners and printed programs.
- The brief
- Recreate the round crest from a phone photo, keep the club’s three colors and make the small lettering readable on a large banner.
- What we do
- An artist redraws the border, emblem and text as separate shapes, removes stitch texture and replaces it with flat color.
- What you receive
- AI, EPS and SVG masters, a print PDF and a transparent PNG for the club website.
How It Works
Photograph the design
Shoot the embroidery straight on in good light, or scan it, and upload it with your intended use.
Get an exact quote
We study the stitches and email the price and delivery time. Paying by PayPal, Visa or Mastercard starts the job.
Redraw and check
An artist rebuilds each shape; QC compares it with your photo for shape, spacing and color.
Download the files
Receive AI, EPS, SVG, PDF and PNG files, with 2 free revision rounds available.
What Decorators and Distributors Say
“I often receive jpg logos from clients who need to do signage or embroidery, where vector art is required. I’ve used Vector Design for several years and they are always extremely quick and the quality of their vector files is excellent.”Merili LoucksSignage & embroidery · Google review
“I’ve been in the promotional products industry for 45 years and they are the most efficient design company I have worked with.”Don GardinerPromotional products · Google review
“I have used their services on several projects, always timely and very professional. They are our go-to partner.”Scott TurnerRepeat client · Google review
Rated five stars in 500+ Google reviews.
Embroidery to Vector Conversion FAQ
What is embroidery to vector conversion?
Embroidery to vector conversion is redrawing a stitched design, such as a patch, logo or motif, as scalable vector artwork. An artist recreates the intended shapes, not the thread texture, and fills them with flat color, so the design can be printed, cut or engraved at any size without fuzzy edges.
How much does embroidery to vector conversion cost?
Pricing starts at $7 per image for a simple patch or single-color stitched logo. Designs with many thread colors, fine lettering or photos taken at an angle cost more. Upload your photo and we email an exact quote and delivery time; work begins once you accept and pay.
What kind of photo should I send?
A sharp, straight-on photo in even daylight works well, and a flatbed scan works even better. Avoid shadows, folds and steep angles. If the garment is curved, such as a cap, flatten it as much as you can. We confirm in the quote whether the photo is clear enough to redraw.
Can you also turn my artwork into an embroidery file?
Yes, that is a separate service. Turning a logo into a stitch file for an embroidery machine is called digitizing, and our embroidery digitizing team handles it. This page covers the reverse direction: taking an existing stitched design and making it into vector artwork for print and other media.
Do you match thread colors?
We match the colors visible in your photo with solid fills, or use the thread chart, Pantone or brand codes you provide. Lighting can shift how thread looks in a picture, so sending your color references gives the most accurate result. Every color sits on its own layer for easy edits.
Which file formats will I receive?
You receive AI and EPS for editing, SVG for web and cutting software, PDF for print shops and a transparent PNG for quick use. If your printer needs a particular version or color mode, mention it when you upload and we save the files to match.
Can you convert any embroidered design?
We only convert designs that you own or have permission to reproduce, such as your company logo, your club crest or your own artwork. Once the photo is reviewed and payment is made, we redraw it, include two free revisions and back the work with a 100% money-back guarantee.
Turn Your Embroidery Into Vector Art
Upload a photo or scan of the stitched design. We reply by email with an exact price and delivery time, then start redrawing once you pay.