OVERVIEW

Embroidery Analyzer is a free web-based tool by Artapli for analyzing embroidery

design files. Provides detailed technical information about designs without

requiring professional software.

ACCESS

• URL: Available through artapli.shop/pages/app-embroidery-analyzer
• Platform: Web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
• Cost: Free
• Login: Not required

KEY FEATURES

1. File format detection
2. Stitch count analysis
3. Color sequence display
4. Design dimensions
5. Thread length estimation
6. Color change count
7. Estimated stitching time

SUPPORTED FILE FORMATS

The Analyzer reads

• DST (most common)
• PES (Brother)
• JEF (Janome)
• HUS (Husqvarna)
• EXP (Bernina/Melco)
• VIP (Pfaff)
• XXX (Singer)
• And 50+ other formats

HOW TO USE EMBROIDERY ANALYZER

Step 1: Access Tool

• Visit artapli.shop
• Navigate to Apps section
• Click "Embroidery Analyzer"
• Tool loads in browser

Step 2: Upload Design

• Click "Choose File" or drag-and-drop
• Select embroidery file from computer
• File uploads instantly (processed in browser, not sent to server)
• Analysis appears within seconds

Step 3: Review Analysis

Tool displays

• File name and format
• Design size (width x height in mm and inches)
• Total stitch count
• Number of colors
• Thread length per color
• Estimated stitching time
• Color sequence

Step 4: Use Information

• Verify design fits your hoop
• Plan thread colors
• Estimate project time
• Check stitch density

PRACTICAL USES

Before Purchasing

• Verify design size matches your needs
• Check stitch count (indicates detail level)
• Review color complexity
• Estimate materials needed

Before Stitching

• Confirm design fits hoop
• Prepare correct number of thread colors
• Calculate approximate stitching time
• Plan thread changes

Quality Assessment

• Compare stitch count to design size (density check)
• Very high stitch count may indicate over-digitizing
• Very low stitch count may lack detail
• Artapli designs are optimized for balanced stitch density

Project Planning

• Calculate thread requirements for multiple items
• Plan production schedule (commercial users)
• Estimate material costs
• Verify format compatibility with your machine

UNDERSTANDING ANALYZER RESULTS

Stitch Count

• Indicates design complexity
• Typical range: 5,000-50,000 stitches for most designs
• Specialty designs may exceed 100,000 stitches
• Higher count ≠ better quality (efficiency matters)

Design Dimensions

• Shown in millimeters and inches
• Compare to your hoop size
• Leave 0.5" margin minimum for hooping
• Artapli provides multiple sizes for flexibility

Thread Length

• Total thread needed per color
• Useful for inventory planning
• Add 10-15% for thread changes and trimming
• Helps calculate project costs

Estimated Stitch Time

• Based on standard machine speed (700 SPM)
• Actual time varies by:

* Your machine speed setting

* Thread changes

* Fabric type

* Stabilizer

• Use as rough estimate, not exact prediction

Color Stops

• Number of thread changes required
• More stops = more hands-on time
• Applique designs have intentional stops
• Specialty effects may have frequent stops (normal)

PRIVACY AND SECURITY

Embroidery Analyzer

• Processes files locally in your browser
• Does NOT upload designs to server
• No data collection
• No login required
• Completely private analysis

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• File size limit: 10MB
• Processing: Client-side JavaScript
• Speed: Instant analysis (< 1 second)
• Accuracy: Reads native stitch data
• Browser requirements: Modern browser with JavaScript enabled

LIMITATIONS

Analyzer does NOT

• Edit designs
• Convert formats
• Display visual preview (shows data only)
• Modify files
• Save analysis (screenshot for records)

For editing, use embroidery software. For conversion, see DST Optimizer.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Issue: File won't upload

Solutions

• Check file size (must be < 10MB)
• Verify file extension (.dst, .pes, .jef, etc.)
• Try different browser
• Ensure JavaScript enabled

Issue: Analysis shows unexpected results

Solutions

• Verify correct file uploaded
• Some formats store data differently (normal)
• Compare to software analysis for verification
• Contact Artapli if Artapli-purchased design shows odd data

Issue: Estimated time seems wrong

Solutions

• Calculation based on standard 700 SPM machine speed
• Adjust mentally for your machine
• Add time for thread changes
• Test actual stitch time for future reference

COMPARING DESIGNS

Use Analyzer to compare

• Different size options (which fits your hoop?)
• Similar designs (which has detail level you need?)
• File formats (do they contain same data?)
• Before and after edits (did changes affect stitch count?)

MOBILE USE

Analyzer works on phones/tablets

• Responsive design
• Touch-friendly interface
• Same features as desktop
• Useful for checking designs on-the-go

RELATED TOOLS

Other Artapli apps

• DST Optimizer: Convert and optimize DST files
• Embroidery Previewer: Visual preview of designs
• Design Combiner: Merge multiple designs

SEE ALSO

• Guide: "App Embroidery Analyzer" - Full tutorial
• Apps page: artapli.shop/pages/apps
• FAQ: "How do I know if design fits my hoop?" - artapli.shop/pages/faq