File Extension Database

Open DST File

The DST extension is an acronym for Data Stitch Tajima.

The DST file format is a proprietary embroidery file format developed by Tajima.

DST is a fairly popular embroidery format that contains sewing commands for different embroidery machines.

Basically the DST consists of the sewing information and metadata about how the sewing machine should be managed and controlled by the software, precisely.

Technical details of a DST file

Each DST file is made up of two parts: header and body.

The DST header is 512 bytes long and consists of content including labels, stitches, color change records, and more.

In the body part, there are DST commands like control codes, TRIM command, sequin command and more, which are stored.

Open a DST file

It is important to recognize that there is no native Windows application that allows you to open the DST file, hence the need to use a third party tool to view the DST embroidery file.

The following is a list of software (and brief description) that open DST files:

BERNINA ArtLink - Free embroidery viewer and converter software that allows you to open and view DST files in Windows. It also has the ability to convert DST files to other formats.

Coats EDV - is software designed to open and view DST embroidery files on Windows compatible PC. It allows you to preview the embroidery in 3D view, and thus customize the grid options, rotate the design, scale the design, zoom in and out, show and hide objects and stitches, etc.

Embrilliance Express - is a simple and free embroidery viewer with which you can open and view DST designs on PC. When you open the DST file, an Objects panel will be displayed where you can browse and view all the objects used in the embroidery design.

Links to software to open and view a DST file

Typical DST application file locations:

"C:\Program Files\Autodesk\DWG TrueView 2011\DWGVIEWR.exe"

Frequently used application names to open DST files:

Autodesk - DWG TrueView 2011

Frequently associated Windows objects:

DWGVIEWR.9001.409

How Can I Open DST File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open DST file is to find a DST file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a DST file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open DST file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as DST file opener then try to search online for "DST viewer", "application to open DST file" or "open DST file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open DST file

How Can I Open DST File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a DST file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a DST file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with DST file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as DST file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open DST file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open DST file then try to search for "DST viewer", "application to open DST file" or "read DST file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read DST file

How Can I Open DST File on Android

If you downloaded a DST file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded DST file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "DST".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "DST viewer", "DST file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open DST File on iPhone or iPad

To open DST File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the DST file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "DST". This way you can find apps which can open DST files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "DST viewer" or "DST file" online in your favorite search engine.

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