Upload your HUS file
Drag and drop the HUS into the workspace, or use the file picker. Files are read in your browser — useful for design review without committing to a machine run.
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Convert HUS to PNG Online
Render a HUS embroidery file as a PNG preview in your browser. View stitch layout, check colors, and export an image for client approval — no Husqvarna Viking software needed.
Recommended workflow
Review the stitch layout
See the design rendered with stitches, color order, and approximate dimensions. Identify color changes, density issues, or unexpected gaps before sending to production.
Export the PNG
Save a PNG preview for client approval, marketplace listings, or design library archives. The PNG mirrors what the embroidery design looks like when stitched.
Optional: convert to another format
If you need to move the design to a different machine, head to the relevant converter page (PES, DST, JEF, VP3) to export an alternate embroidery file from the same source.
About HUS
HUS embroidery files at a glance
HUS is the legacy embroidery format produced by older Husqvarna Viking machines (Rose, Iris, Lily, Designer 1) and Pfaff Creative 7570/7560. If you have a .hus file, it is most likely from one of these systems or an older design library.
- Legacy format from older Husqvarna Viking machines
- Found on Rose, Iris, Lily, Platinum 730/770, Designer 1 designs
- Also Pfaff Creative 7570/7560 output
- Newer Husqvarna machines write VP3 instead
Privacy & quality
Local preview, no install
StitchPilot.ai renders HUS files in the browser. The PNG preview is a flat raster, useful for visual review and client-facing communication — it is not a stitch file and cannot be sent to a machine directly.
- HUS files are processed to generate previews only
- Use the converter pages to move the design to another embroidery format
- Contact [email protected] if a file does not open correctly
- Keep the original HUS file for production
HUS to PNG — common questions
Why convert HUS to PNG?
PNG previews let you visually inspect a HUS embroidery design without loading it onto a machine. Useful for client approval emails, design library catalogs, listing photos for marketplaces, and validating that the design opens correctly before production.
Can I open HUS files without Husqvarna Viking software?
Yes. StitchPilot.ai reads HUS files in the browser — no Husqvarna Viking software install required. You see the stitch layout, color order, and approximate dimensions, and you can export a PNG preview to share with clients or partners.
What resolution is the PNG output?
PNG previews are rendered at sizes suitable for client approval and marketplace listings. Larger sizes are available for production-related uses. The PNG is a flat raster — it cannot be re-stitched, only viewed.
Does the PNG include thread color information?
The PNG reflects the colors stored in the HUS file (or a sensible default palette if the format does not embed RGB thread colors). For exact thread matching, refer to your machine or production palette.
Can I convert HUS to other embroidery formats too?
PNG is the primary preview output. To convert HUS to another embroidery format such as PES, DST, JEF, or VP3, use the format-specific converter pages or the main StitchPilot.ai workspace.
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