Automated embroidery file QA — catch issues before production
Upload your embroidery files and get instant, automated quality analysis. Rule-based QA, AI summaries, and production-ready PDF reports — all in one place.
5 free QA checks per day. No credit card required.
DST, PES, JEF quality checks and more
From single files to production batches, StitchSentry has you covered.
Upload & Analyze
Drop in DST, PES, JEF, and more. We parse every stitch and flag potential problems instantly.
Rule-Based QA
Custom tolerance presets check thread count, jump stitches, underlay coverage, and dozens more criteria.
AI Summaries
Get plain-English explanations of QA results so anyone on the team can understand what needs fixing.
Batch Processing
Run QA on entire order batches at once. Perfect for production shops handling dozens of designs daily.
PDF Reports
Export client-ready PDF reports with visual previews, issue breakdowns, and fix recommendations.
Instant Previews
See stitch-accurate thread previews for every color stop before the design ever touches a hoop.
Catch density, jumps, trims and tiny stitches
Three simple steps from upload to production confidence.
Upload
Drag and drop your embroidery file — DST, PES, JEF, EXP, and more.
Analyze
StitchSentry parses every stitch and runs your chosen QA rules.
Review
Get a detailed report with issues, severity ratings, and fix suggestions.
Why embroidery file quality assurance matters
Professional embroidery shops and digitizers invest significant time in every design. A single production run with density problems, excessive jump stitches, or inadequate underlay can mean scrapped garments, wasted thread, rework costs, and disappointed clients. For high-volume shops running dozens or hundreds of designs daily, even a small defect rate compounds quickly into real losses.
The most common embroidery file issues — high stitch density, thread breaks, tiny stitches under 1 mm, long jump stitches, missing underlay, and mismatched color stops — are difficult to spot by eye, especially under time pressure. Subtle density gradients, near-invisible short stitches, and layering problems in complex DST or PES files routinely slip through manual review, even from experienced digitizers.
StitchSentry applies consistent, rule-based analysis to every file you upload. Every stitch is evaluated against your chosen tolerances — from thread count thresholds to jump stitch length limits — and results are summarized in plain English so the whole team understands what to fix, not just the senior digitizer. Pair that with AI-generated summaries, client-ready PDF reports, and batch tools for processing entire order queues, and you have a complete QA pipeline that scales from a freelance studio to a multi-seat production shop.
Supported embroidery formats
StitchSentry parses the native binary format of each file type — not a converted approximation. Whether you work in DST for Tajima machines, PES or PEC for Brother, JEF for Janome, EXP for Melco, or VP3 for Viking/Husqvarna, stitch data, color stops, and machine commands are read at full fidelity. No preprocessing, no conversion artifacts — just accurate QA results from the original file.
Built for teams and solo digitizers
Solo digitizers can run up to 5 free QA checks per day with no credit card required. Growing shops and studios can unlock batch processing, team seats, project organization, shared QA presets, and API access on paid plans — everything scales with the size of your operation without forcing unnecessary complexity on smaller workflows.
QA rules you control
Not every shop has the same standards. StitchSentry lets you create and save custom QA presets with your own tolerances for stitch density, jump stitch length, minimum stitch size, underlay requirements, and more. Apply different presets to different clients or machine types so the rules always reflect your actual production environment.
Simple, transparent pricing
Start free, upgrade when you need more power.
Starter
- 200 QA runs / day
- Up to 50 MB files
- AI summaries
- PDF reports
- 3 team members
Shop
- 2,000 QA runs / day
- Up to 100 MB files
- AI summaries
- PDF reports
- Batch processing
- 10 team members
Digitizer
- 10,000 QA runs / day
- Up to 250 MB files
- AI summaries
- PDF reports
- Batch processing
- 25 team members
- API access
Frequently asked questions
What file formats do you support? +
We support DST, PES, JEF, EXP, VP3, and most common embroidery machine formats.
Can I use StitchSentry for free? +
Yes! The Free plan includes 5 QA checks per day with files up to 10 MB. No credit card required.
How does batch processing work? +
Upload a ZIP or select multiple files. StitchSentry runs QA on every design in parallel and returns a single summary with per-file breakdowns.
Is my data secure? +
Absolutely. Files are encrypted in transit and at rest. We never share your designs, and you can delete them anytime.
Do you offer an API? +
The Digitizer plan includes full API access so you can integrate StitchSentry into your existing production workflow.
Ready to stop guessing?
Start catching stitch issues today. Free plan available — no credit card needed.