EXP File Viewer

Free EXP File Viewer – Open & Analyze Melco Embroidery Files Online

Commercial embroidery depends on accurate stitch data. The free EXP file viewer lets you open, preview, and analyze Melco .EXP embroidery files directly in your web browser — without installing Melco software or any desktop program.

This tool is designed for embroidery shops, digitizers, and machine operators who need a quick and reliable way to view EXP embroidery designs before stitching.

It works as an EXP file viewer online, supporting Melco and compatible commercial embroidery files used on machines such as Melco AMECO, Melco BRAVO, and ZSK systems.

Instant Summary – What This Free EXP File Viewer Does

The free EXP file viewer online allows you to:

  • Open EXP embroidery files instantly

  • Preview stitch paths in 2D and 3D

  • View design size, stitch count, and color changes

  • Analyze density and stitch behavior

  • Export design and analysis reports

  • Use it on Windows, Mac, iPhone, and Android

No file is uploaded to any server. All processing happens inside your browser.

🎨  Visual Preview – 2D & 3D Stitch Simulation

This EXP embroidery file viewer renders stitch paths using WebGL and Three.js to provide a realistic preview of how the embroidery will sew.

View Modes

  • 3D Realistic View – visual thread simulation

  • 2D Wireframe View – technical stitch path inspection

This helps you:

  • Check stitch direction

  • Identify long jumps

  • Inspect fill and satin areas

  • Verify travel paths before production

Thread Color Palettes

Because EXP files do not store real thread brand colors, this free EXP reader includes selectable palettes:

PalettePurpose
Madeira Polyneon      Default industrial palette
Wilcom Standard      Common digitizing reference
Random Colors      Helps separate design parts visually

This makes the tool useful as both an EXP file viewer and an EXP embroidery reader.

Design Details Panel (Metadata)

The free EXP file reader extracts technical data directly from the file:

FieldDescription
File name    Loaded design
Width / Height    mm and inches
Stitch count    Total stitches
Color changes    Needle changes
Stops    Stop commands
Trims    Jump/trim count
Estimated run time    Based on 800 spm
Thread length    Estimated upper thread
Bobbin thread    Estimated (~35%)

This supports:

  • Cost estimation

  • Production planning

  • Hoop size verification

📊  Advanced Design Analyzer

The tool also works as an embroidery design analyzer by detecting common digitizing issues.

Detected Issues

  • Long stitches (over 7.5mm)

  • Micro stitches (under 0.3mm)

  • High density areas

  • Missing tie-in / tie-off stitches

A quality score (0–100) helps identify risky designs before sewing.

Density Reference

Density LevelSpacingEffect
Low>0.55mmLight coverage
Normal0.40–0.45mmApparel standard
High0.20–0.30mmRisk of breaks
Problem Zone>15 stitches/mm²High failure risk

EXP File Format – Technical Notes

EXP is a stitch-based embroidery format commonly used on Melco systems.

PropertyValue
Header      None
Record size      2 bytes
Coordinate type      Signed int8
Unit scale      0.1 mm
Color change  0x80 0x01
Jump  0x80 0x04
End  0x80 0x80

Compatible with:

  • Melco AMECO

  • Melco BRAVO

  • ZSK

  • Some Tajima exports

📱   Cross-Platform & Mobile Support

This free EXP file viewer online works on:

  • Windows

  • macOS

  • iPhone / iPad

  • Android

It runs in:
Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge.

Mobile users get:

  • Zoom buttons

  • Fullscreen mode

  • Slide-in info panel

PDF Reports & File Sharing

Two reports are available:

  1. EXP Design Report
    – Screenshot + metrics

  2. Analysis Report
    – Quality score
    – Problem list
    – Density map

Recent files (last 10) are saved locally in your browser.

Design data can be shared using the PDF export.

🔒  Privacy & Security

This free EXP embroidery reader uses browser-only processing:

  • Files never upload

  • No cloud storage

  • No design retention

  • Works offline after loading

Your embroidery files stay on your device.

Common Questions (FAQ)

Use this free EXP file viewer in any browser — no software needed.

Yes. This EXP file viewer online works on macOS, iOS, and Android.

No. This tool is for viewing and analysis only. Structural edits require digitizing software.

Use FAT32 USB format and short file names. Some Bernina systems need .EXP + .INF + .BMP.

DST is more universal. EXP is commonly used on Melco systems and supports detailed trim behavior.

Professional Digitizing Services

If your EXP embroidery file shows issues, we offer:

  • Custom embroidery digitizing

  • Design repair and optimization

  • Vector artwork conversion

📧 Email: info@ezstitchdigitizing.com
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👉 Quote Form: https://ezstitchdigitizing.com/embriodery-digitizing-quotation-form/

Disclaimer

This free EXP file viewer is a visualization and analysis tool only. Final embroidery results depend on:

  • Machine condition

  • Thread type

  • Stabilizer

  • Fabric

  • Operator settings

Always run a test stitch before production.