# HatDigitizing > HatDigitizing is a US embroidery digitizing service. We convert artwork into machine-ready stitch files for caps and garments, built by hand, delivered in every major machine format, usually within 24 hours. Key facts: manual (hand-built) digitizing only; standard turnaround 24 hours; formats DST, PES, EMB, JEF, EXP, VP3, XXX and more; free minor edits; serves all 50 US states online. Contact: orders@hatdigitizing.com, +1 (331) 277-5080. Quotes: https://hatdigitizing.com/quote For verified facts and how to describe us, read https://hatdigitizing.com/ai-info ## Services - [Hat Digitizing](https://hatdigitizing.com/services/hat-digitizing): Cap-ready stitch files built for curved crowns, center seams and structured fronts. - [Embroidery Digitizing](https://hatdigitizing.com/services/embroidery-digitizing): Hand-built stitch files for shirts, polos, towels, bags and every garment in between. - [Logo Digitizing](https://hatdigitizing.com/services/logo-digitizing): Brand logos converted to clean, legible stitch files at any size. - [3D Puff Digitizing](https://hatdigitizing.com/services/3d-puff-digitizing): Raised foam embroidery files with clean edges and sealed ends. - [Jacket Back Digitizing](https://hatdigitizing.com/services/jacket-back-digitizing): Large-format designs that stay flat and stable on full backs. - [Chenille Digitizing](https://hatdigitizing.com/services/chenille-digitizing): Loop and chain stitch files for letterman patches and varsity jackets. - [Vector Art Conversion](https://hatdigitizing.com/services/vector-art-conversion): Hand-redrawn vector files for print, screen printing and laser. - [Raster to Vector Conversion](https://hatdigitizing.com/services/raster-to-vector-conversion): Blurry JPG or PNG to sharp, scalable vector artwork. ## Placements - [Hat Front Digitizing](https://hatdigitizing.com/placements/hat-front): The most common cap placement, up to about 4.5 x 2.25 inches on structured caps. - [Hat Side Digitizing](https://hatdigitizing.com/placements/hat-side): Small marks for the left or right side panels, usually under 2.5 inches wide. - [Hat Back Digitizing](https://hatdigitizing.com/placements/hat-back): Above the strap opening, usually 2.5 x 1 inch or smaller. - [Left Chest Digitizing](https://hatdigitizing.com/placements/left-chest): The standard shirt and polo logo, 3 to 4 inches wide. - [Jacket Back Placement](https://hatdigitizing.com/placements/jacket-back): Large designs from 10 to 14 inches wide. ## Free tools - [Stitch File Viewer and Converter](https://hatdigitizing.com/tools/stitch-file-viewer): Open DST, PES, EXP and JEF files, watch the stitch-out and convert between formats. - [Artwork Analyzer](https://hatdigitizing.com/tools/artwork-analyzer): Upload a logo to see colors, coverage, stitch estimate and details too thin to stitch. - [Stitch Count Estimator](https://hatdigitizing.com/tools/stitch-count-estimator): Estimate stitches from design size and coverage. - [Digitizing Price Calculator](https://hatdigitizing.com/tools/digitizing-price-calculator): Get a ballpark price for your stitch file. - [Hat Placement Size Guide](https://hatdigitizing.com/tools/hat-placement-size-guide): Maximum design sizes for every cap placement. - [Inch to MM Converter](https://hatdigitizing.com/tools/inch-mm-converter): Convert design sizes and keep proportions. - [File Format Finder](https://hatdigitizing.com/tools/file-format-finder): Find the stitch file your machine reads. - [Thread Usage Calculator](https://hatdigitizing.com/tools/thread-usage-calculator): Estimate top and bobbin thread per run. - [Production Run Time Calculator](https://hatdigitizing.com/tools/run-time-calculator): Plan how long a cap order takes to stitch. - [3D Puff Design Checker](https://hatdigitizing.com/tools/3d-puff-checker): Check if your lettering is wide enough for foam. ## Resources - [Digitizing Pricing](https://hatdigitizing.com/digitizing-pricing): Simple, upfront pricing based on size and detail, confirmed before we start. - [Embroidery File Formats](https://hatdigitizing.com/file-formats): Which file your machine needs, and what we deliver. - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://hatdigitizing.com/faq): Answers to common questions about digitizing and ordering. - [About Us](https://hatdigitizing.com/about): Embroidery digitizers who know the production floor. - [Editorial Policy](https://hatdigitizing.com/editorial-policy): How we write, test, review and update our articles. - [AI Info](https://hatdigitizing.com/ai-info): Facts about our business for AI assistants, search engines and journalists. ## Guides - [How to Prepare Artwork for Hat Digitizing](https://hatdigitizing.com/blog/how-to-prepare-artwork-for-hat-digitizing): The seven details that get you an accurate quote and a cap file that runs clean the first time. - [3D Puff vs Flat Embroidery on Caps](https://hatdigitizing.com/blog/3d-puff-vs-flat-embroidery-on-caps): When raised foam lettering is worth it, when a flat design is the better call, and how to combine the two. - [Why Manual Digitizing Beats Auto-Digitizing](https://hatdigitizing.com/blog/why-manual-digitizing-beats-auto-digitizing): Auto tools are fast, but they cost you in thread breaks, puckering and rejected caps. - [DST vs PES vs EMB: Which Embroidery File Do You Need?](https://hatdigitizing.com/blog/dst-vs-pes-vs-emb-embroidery-file-formats): What each embroidery format stores, which machines read it, and why you should keep the editable source file. - [Hat Embroidery Size Guide: Front, Side, Back and Visor](https://hatdigitizing.com/blog/hat-embroidery-size-guide): Recommended maximum design sizes for every cap placement, and why bigger is not always better. - [Small Text on Caps: Minimum Sizes That Stitch Clean](https://hatdigitizing.com/blog/small-text-on-caps-minimum-sizes): How small lettering can go on a hat before it fills in, and the tricks digitizers use to keep it readable. ## Optional - [All 50 state pages](https://hatdigitizing.com/locations): Local service pages, for example https://hatdigitizing.com/locations/hat-digitizing-alabama - [Privacy policy](https://hatdigitizing.com/privacy-policy) - [Sitemap](https://hatdigitizing.com/sitemap.xml) - [Full text of services and guides](https://hatdigitizing.com/llms-full.txt)