Embrowser
embrowser.com
What it is
Embrowser is a browser-based editor for turning photos, logos, and text into machine embroidery designs. Its drawing tools cover paths, nodes, freehand work, shape operations, and a knife tool; text can follow curved paths. Image tracing converts photos into editable paths and stitches, and a 3D preview lets you inspect a design before stitching. The Free plan includes two image auto-traces per week. Embrowser imports SVG and image files, and exports PES, DST, JEF, VP3, EXP, and U01 embroidery files. The maker says it works with machines that read those formats, covering most home and commercial machines. It runs in a browser without installation but needs an internet connection; the maker says it works on Windows, Mac, Linux, and tablets. Desktop and laptop browsers suit editing best, tablets suit viewing and simple changes, and phones are too small for the editor. Free costs nothing; Hobby costs $9.99 a month or $99.90 a year.
Spec sheet
- Purpose
- Embrowser turns photos, logos, and text into machine embroidery in a web browser.Read 8 Oct 2026 · embrowser.com
- Security
- The privacy policy says design files are stored in Cloudflare R2 with provider-managed encryption at rest and TLS in transit, and browser-to-service traffic uses HTTPS.Read 8 Oct 2026 · embrowser.com
- Privacy
- The privacy policy says Embrowser does not sell personal information and does not automatically scan customer content for advertising or profiling.Read 8 Oct 2026 · embrowser.com
- Support
- Users can contact support by email or in-app help resources, and Hobby users receive priority support.Read 8 Oct 2026 · embrowser.com
- Auto digitizing
- Image tracing can convert photos into editable paths and stitches; the Free plan includes 2 image auto-traces per week.Read 8 Oct 2026 · embrowser.com
- Commercial use
- The maker says original designs created in Embrowser may be used for personal or commercial projects, subject to its Terms of Service.Read 8 Oct 2026 · embrowser.com
- Design tools
- It includes path drawing and editing, node editing, a knife tool, freehand drawing, shape operations, and text that can follow curved paths.Read 8 Oct 2026 · embrowser.com
- Device limitation
- The maker says the editor works best on desktop and laptop browsers, tablets are suitable for viewing and simple edits, and phones are too small for the editor.Read 8 Oct 2026 · embrowser.com
- File formats
- It supports embroidery files PES, DST, JEF, VP3, EXP, and U01, plus SVG and image imports, and exports to the six listed embroidery formats.Read 8 Oct 2026 · embrowser.com
- Machine compatibility
- The maker says it works with machines that read PES, DST, JEF, VP3, EXP, or U01 files, covering most home and commercial machines.Read 8 Oct 2026 · embrowser.com
- Platform and connection
- Embrowser runs in a browser without installation and requires an internet connection; the maker says it works on Windows, Mac, Linux, and tablets.Read 8 Oct 2026 · embrowser.com
- Sharing and community
- Users can publish, browse, like, comment on, and remix community designs; Free has public view links and Hobby adds private folder sharing with specific users.Read 8 Oct 2026 · embrowser.com
- Stitch preview
- The product provides a 3D preview of a design before stitching.Read 8 Oct 2026 · embrowser.com
- Usage limits
- The FAQ lists per-design file size limits of 25 MB for Free and 100 MB for Hobby.Read 8 Oct 2026 · embrowser.com
Plans and prices
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- 3D preview shows designs before stitching.
- Imports SVG and image files.
- Exports six embroidery formats.
- Free plan includes two image auto-traces weekly.
- Hobby allows private folder sharing.
Limits
- Requires an internet connection.
- Phones are too small for the editor.
- Free saves up to 10 designs.
- File limits are 25 MB on Free.
Who it suits
Embrowser suits people creating or adapting embroidery designs who want browser-based drawing, image tracing, and stitch previews. It also fits users whose machines read one of its six supported embroidery formats.
Verdict
Embrowser combines design editing, image tracing, and machine-format export in a browser editor. Check its internet requirement, device guidance, and plan limits against your workflow before choosing a plan.
Where Specifiction places it
- Embroidery Design Software#8 of 318.1