EXP file

EXP (Melco/Bernina) is a low-level stitch format with explicit commands for move, jump, color change, and end.

What is an EXP file?

EXP is a binary format used by Melco/Bernina. It encodes stitches as X/Y movements in 0.1 mm steps plus special commands (color change/stop, jump, end).

Features & use

  • Max single movement typically ~12.7 mm; longer distances via jumps.
  • Common with Bernina and Melco workflows.

Notes

  • Pure stitch data (no high-level objects).
  • Conversions preserve stitches but may drop object semantics.

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Also known as

  • Melco EXP
  • Bernina EXP

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