# AC Stitch Viewer — Open Embroidery Design Files

> Open Embroidery Design Files (iPhone/iPad app by Oluseun Oyebode.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ac-stitch-viewer/id6760796267 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Oluseun Oyebode](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868895667)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-04-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-08
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ac-stitch-viewer/id6760796267/reviews.md

## What is AC Stitch Viewer?

AC Stitch Viewer lets you open and preview embroidery design files directly on your iPhone or iPad. Support for 20+ machine embroidery formats including DST, PES, JEF, EXP, HUS, VP3, XXX, and more — no desktop software needed.

Pinch to zoom into fine stitch detail, pan across large patterns, and toggle jump stitches on or off. View thread colors, stitch counts, and file metadata at a glance. Check your design against 30 popular hoops before you head to the sewing machine.

New in 1.2: export your design to other formats, print a PDF worksheet, and match thread colors against DMC, Madeira, Isacord, Sulky and 35+ other thread charts.

Whether you're an embroidery hobbyist checking a pattern before stitching, a quilter previewing blocks, or a digitizer reviewing files on the go, AC Stitch Viewer gives you a fast, clean preview without the hassle.

Key Features:
• Open 20+ embroidery formats (DST, PES, JEF, EXP, HUS, VP3, XXX, EMB & more)
• Export designs to DST, PES, JEF, EXP and other machine formats
• Print a PDF worksheet with design info and thread colors
• Match Colors — find the nearest DMC, Madeira, Isacord, Sulky & 35+ brand threads
• Hoop overlay with fit warning — see instantly if a design exceeds your hoop
• Pinch-to-zoom and pan for detailed inspection
• Toggle jump stitch visibility
• Fabric color presets to preview on denim, khaki, and more
• Works on iPhone and iPad


## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.2.0 — 2026-08-06

What's new in 1.2:

• Export Design — save your design as DST, PES, JEF, EXP, VP3, XXX and more, right from the viewer
• Print PDF — generate a printable worksheet with the design preview, dimensions, stitch count and thread list
• Match Colors — match design threads to the nearest DMC, Madeira, Isacord, Sulky and 35+ other thread charts
• Design Info now shows matched thread code, name and brand
• Hoop overflow warning — the hoop outline turns red when a design won't fit
• Rate & feedback links in the menu
• Richer stitch rendering with thread-like depth

Thanks for stitching with us!

### 1.1.0 — 2026-05-12

What's new in 1.1:

• Tapered stitch rendering — designs now look like real thread with subtle gradients and shadows
• Fabric color picker — preview your design on 11 fabric presets (Denim, Natural, Khaki, Forest, and more) or pick any custom color
• Hoop overlay — select from 30 popular hoops (Brother, Bernina, Janome, Pfaff, Husqvarna Viking, Singer, Baby Lock, Melco, Tajima) and see if your design fits
• Redesigned top bar with a hamburger menu and a full-screen Design Information sheet
• Settings now persist between launches

Thanks for stitching with us!

### 1.0.1 — 2026-04-07

- Fixed an issue where embroidery patterns appeared as a black screen in Dark Mode
- You can now open embroidery files directly from other apps like WhatsApp, iMessage, and Files using the Share sheet
- Supported formats: DST, PES, JEF, EXP, and 28 more

### 1.0 — 2026-04-04

No release notes.

## Related topics

[embroidery digital](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/embroidery-digital)

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