What is embroidery design digitizing?

Embroidery design digitizing is the process of converting artwork or images into a digital file that an embroidery machine can read and stitch onto fabric. The digitizer uses specialized software to map out the stitch types, directions, and sequences to recreate the design accurately with thread. This process requires both artistic and technical skills to ensure the final embroidered result matches the original design while being suitable for machine embroidery. Digitized files are typically saved in formats compatible with different embroidery machines, such as DST, PES, or JEF.