The DST format for embroidery is one of the most widely used and trusted file formats in the embroidery industry. Originally developed by Tajima, DST stands for Data Stitch Tajima and is compatible with a wide range of commercial and home embroidery machines. Because of its universal compatibility, it has become the standard format for professional embroidery digitizing. https://www.truedigitizing.com/blog/embroidery-file-formats