XXX file viewer
Open Singer XXX (.xxx) embroidery files in your browser. See every stitch, watch the sew-out, and check the size, thread colors and stitch count before you sew. Nothing to install.
Drop your .xxx file here
DST, PES, JEF, EXP, VP3, XXX, PEC, U01, TBF · read in your browser, never uploaded
How to open a .xxx file
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Drop the .xxx file
Drag it onto the viewer above, or press Choose file. It's read in your browser.
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Check the design
Zoom into the stitches, play the sew-out and check the width, height and stitch count.
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Review the threads
XXX stores thread colors, listed with their stitch counts. Change any before saving.
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Save or convert
Download a PNG preview or a color sheet, or save the design as DST or any other format with a plan.
About Singer XXX files
XXX is the format of Singer embroidery machines such as the Futura series, and of the Compucon software they were developed with.
XXX stores thread colors and trims, so your color order carries over to the machine.
Long moves are split automatically to stay within the format's limits.
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Everything to look at before you sew
Realistic stitch preview
Thread texture on five fabric colors, with zoom down to single stitches.
Sew-out simulation
Play the design stitch by stitch to see the order colors and sections are sewn in.
Size and hoop
Exact width and height in mm or inches, to check the design fits your hoop.
Stitch count and sew time
Total stitches, trims and an estimated sewing time for planning and pricing.
Thread colors
Each color block with its thread name and stitch count.
Save in another format
With a plan, save the design as PES, DST, JEF, EXP, VP3, XXX, PEC, U01 or TBF.
Getting a XXX file onto your machine
- Copy the .xxx file to a USB stick formatted as FAT32, or use your machine's transfer app or cable.
- Keep file names short and simple; some machines only show the first few characters.
- Check the design size against your largest hoop before you transfer it.
- Thread colors in the file are suggestions: match them to the threads you actually have.
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Start digitizing in under a minute
Create a free account to digitize any image, try every setting and watch it sew. Choose a plan only when you want to download files.
- Digitize and preview any image
- Realistic stitch preview and sew-out
- Save designs to your library
- No credit card needed
Questions
The quickest way to see what it does with your artwork is to try it. With a free account, digitizing and previewing cost nothing and take about a minute.
How do I open a .xxx file without software?
Drop the file into the viewer above. It opens right in your browser on Windows, Mac, Linux or a tablet, and shows the stitches, thread colors, size, stitch count and estimated sew time.
Which Singer machines use XXX?
The Singer Futura series and other Compucon-based Singer machines use XXX. If you have a different model, check its manual for the formats it reads.
Does XXX include thread colors?
Yes. Each color block stores its RGB thread color.
Can I convert a XXX file to another format?
Yes. After opening it, pick another format such as DST, JEF or EXP and download it. Viewing is free; downloading converted files is included in every plan.
Is my file uploaded anywhere?
No. The file is read in your browser and never leaves your device.
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