File Formats
Embroidery formats
| Format | Extension | Import | Export | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tajima | .dst | Yes | Yes | Universal; stores color stops only |
| Brother | .pes | Yes | Yes | Preserves color information |
| Brother | .pec | Yes | No | Simplified version of PES |
| Janome | .jef | Yes | Yes | Format for Janome machines |
| Melco | .exp | Yes | Yes | Common on Bernina |
| Husqvarna / Viking | .hus, .vip | Yes | No | Read-only |
| Janome | .sew | Yes | No | Read-only |
| Pfaff | .ksm | Yes | No | Read-only |
| Tajima | .tap | Yes | No | Read-only |
| Others | .xxx | Yes | No | Read-only |
AnyTa exports DST, PES, JEF, and EXP. The other formats in the table can be opened as a reference, but they are not generated from the application.
Image and vector formats
- SVG: vector import.
- PNG, JPEG, WebP, BMP, and GIF: reference images.
Bitmap images can be used as artwork to draw over or as input for the AI digitizing workflow.
Native project
AnyTa saves its projects with the .any extension. It is the only format
that preserves all editing parameters, objects, threads, and artwork.