The color matching alone saved us hours. We used to hold physical charts against fabric — now we get Delta-E accuracy from our phone.
Sarah Mitchell
Owner, Thread & Bloom Studio
Your Toolkit
Everything you need to stay organized
Every tool an embroidery business needs, working together seamlessly.
AI POWERED
Image-to-Stitch Estimator
Upload an image to get instant AI-estimated stitch counts, thread colors, and immediate cost approximations.
Learn more →MOST POPULAR
Thread Color Matcher
Match any color to the perfect embroidery thread across all major brands with Delta-E accuracy.
Learn more →SAVE MONEY
Cost & Time Calculator
Calculate exact costs, time estimates, and profitable pricing for every embroidery job.
Learn more →20+ FORMATS
File Format Converter
Convert between DST, PES, JEF, EXP, VP3 and 20+ embroidery file formats instantly.
Learn more →SMART TRACKING
Thread Inventory Manager
Track every spool across all brands. Low stock alerts, usage analytics, and reorder lists.
Learn more →TRACK ALL
Machine Management
Track maintenance schedules, run hours, and performance across all your machines.
Learn more →ALL BRANDS
Thread Brand Converter
Convert thread colors between brands instantly. DMC ↔ Isacord ↔ Madeira and more.
Learn more →ALL FORMATS
Embroidery File Viewer
Preview any embroidery file with stitch simulation, design analytics, and recolor preview.
Learn more →EXPERT TIPS
Stabilizer & Hoop Advisor
Expert recommendations on stabilizers, backings, and hooping techniques for different fabrics.
Learn more →PDF EXPORT
Quote Builder
Build professional, branded quotes and export them to PDF instantly.
Learn more →8 CHECKS
Design Preflight Checker
Automatic design checks for overly dense areas, unneeded trims, and color optimizations.
Learn more →ALL GARMENTS
Placement Guide
Interactive visual references for standard garment and accessory embroidery placement.
Learn more →FIX ISSUES
Machine Troubleshooter
Diagnose machine issues like thread breaks or puckering with expert troubleshooting advice.
Learn more →DENSITY CHECK
Resize Safety Calc
Calculate the safe scaling percentages without compromising stitch density or quality.
Learn more →Star Feature
Thread Color Matcher
The most advanced thread color matching tool available — not just for finding the right thread, but for managing your entire color workflow from camera to customer.
- Delta-E 2000 — the most accurate color algorithm available
- Match from your own stash — finds what you already own
- Camera color pick — point and match instantly
- 200+ brand colors pre-loaded (Coca-Cola, Nike, and more)
Simple Pricing
Start Free. Upgrade When You're Ready.
No credit card required. No hidden fees. Cancel anytime.
All plans include a 14-day money-back guarantee
Loved by Embroiderers
What teams say about staying organized
We run 4 Tajima machines and the maintenance scheduler keeps everything running. No more surprise breakdowns.
Marcus Chen
Production Manager, StitchWorks
File conversion between DST and PES was always a pain. NeedleKit handles it in seconds. The stitch preview is incredibly accurate.
Jennifer Rodriguez
Embroidery Digitizer
The cost calculator transformed our pricing. We were undercharging by 15% on average. Now every quote is profitable.
David Kim
Owner, Custom Caps Co.
The One-Time access unlock let both of us track inventory separately while sharing the same thread stash. Game changer.
Robert & Amy West
West Side Embroidery Shop
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NeedleKit?
NeedleKit is free browser-based embroidery business software — the operating system for embroidery shops, digitizers, and home embroiderers. It provides 8 professional tools in a single platform: a thread color matcher, embroidery cost calculator, embroidery file format converter, file viewer, lettering and monogram generator, thread inventory manager, machine management system, and thread brand converter. No download or software installation is required.
Supported Thread Brands
NeedleKit’s thread color matcher covers 2,000+ colors across DMC, Isacord, Madeira, Robison-Anton, Anchor, Sulky, Brother, and Floriani. Color matching uses the CIE Delta-E 2000 algorithm — the same standard used by professional spectrophotometers and the paint industry.
Supported File Formats
The embroidery file converter supports DST (Tajima commercial machines), PES (Brother and Babylock), JEF (Janome), and EXP (Melco and Elna). Convert DST to PES, PES to DST, JEF to PES, or any other supported format pair. Batch conversion supported.
Who Uses NeedleKit
Embroidery shop owners, professional digitizers, promotional apparel decorators, Etsy custom embroidery sellers, sports team uniform producers, and corporate merchandise teams. Compatible with Tajima, Brother, Babylock, Janome, Barudan, SWF, Melco, Elna, Pfaff, and Husqvarna Viking machines.
Pricing
NeedleKit is free to start — no credit card required. The free plan includes 3 uses per tool per day across all 9 tools. Pro ($9/month) provides unlimited access and PDF quote generation. One-Time ($89) provides lifetime access with team features.