Convert EXP to VP3
Open a .exp embroidery file and download it as Husqvarna Viking / Pfaff VP3 for Husqvarna Viking, Pfaff machines. Every stitch is kept, and the conversion runs in your browser.
Drop your .exp file here
DST, PES, JEF, EXP, VP3, XXX, PEC, U01, TBF · read in your browser, never uploaded
How to convert EXP to VP3
Four steps, all in your browser.
- 1
Open your .exp file
Drop the EXP file into the converter above. It opens in your browser, nothing is uploaded.
- 2
Check the preview
Look over the stitch preview, size, stitch count and colors to confirm it's the right design.
- 3
Set the thread colors
Pick the thread for each color so your VP3 file shows the right colors.
- 4
Download the .vp3 file
Save it and copy it to your Husqvarna Viking machine by USB stick or its transfer app.
EXP vs VP3
| Property | .EXP | .VP3 |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | Melco | Husqvarna Viking / Pfaff |
| Machines | Melco, Bernina | Husqvarna Viking, Pfaff |
| Thread colors | Not stored | Stored in file |
| Mostly used by | Melco commercial and Bernina home machines | Husqvarna Viking and Pfaff home machines |
VP3 is the current embroidery format of Husqvarna Viking and Pfaff machines and their mySewnet software.
What changes when you convert
Every stitch is kept
Needle positions carry over exactly: both EXP and VP3 store them in 0.1 mm steps. Moves longer than VP3 allows are split automatically.
You choose the colors
EXP files don't contain thread colors, so each color block gets a distinct default color. Set the real threads before downloading so the VP3 file shows them.
Jumps become trims
Every jump between sections is written as a trim and a jump, so loose threads are cut on machines with an automatic trimmer.
Convert EXP to other formats
Convert other formats to VP3
Make a VP3 from an image
EXP to VP3 questions
The quickest way to see what it does with your artwork is to try it. It's free and takes about a minute.
Is converting EXP to VP3 lossless?
The stitches are. Every needle position is copied exactly. What can differ is metadata such as thread names or hoop settings, which each format stores differently.
Will my Husqvarna Viking machine read the converted file?
Yes, if it reads VP3. The file is written to the Husqvarna Viking / Pfaff VP3 specification and checked against independent readers. Most Husqvarna Viking machines read VP3; your manual lists the exact formats.
Is my file uploaded anywhere?
No. The file is read and converted entirely in your browser, so it never leaves your computer.
Can I resize the design while converting?
Not in the converter, which keeps the stitches exactly as they are. To change the size, digitize the original artwork again in the free digitizer, since scaling stitch files changes their density.
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- Machine guidePfaff machinesVP3 files for Pfaff creative embroidery machines, with hoop sizes and transfer tips.Open
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- Free toolHoop size calculatorFind which hoops fit your design and how far to scale it down if it's too big.Open
- Free toolThread color chart & matcherBrother and Janome thread charts with codes, plus a color matcher between brands.Open
- GuideEmbroidery file formats explainedWhich machines read which format, and which formats keep thread colors.Open
Have the original artwork?
Digitize it from scratch for a cleaner VP3 at exactly the size you need.