Tips to open DST file

Can't open the DST file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open DST files as well as a list of programs that support DST files.

DST file extension

File Name Tajima Embroidery Format
File Developer Tajima Group
File Category CAD Files

The DST file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the DST files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the DST file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 8
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is DST file?

The .DST file is a design file. This file is used by automatic embroidery machines and embroidery machines. It is created by appropriate software through which it can also be edited. The file consists of instructions that are interpreted by the target device. The instructions are executed sequentially, creating an embroidery on a piece of fabric. It is one of the most popular formats related to this subject and is supported by most embroidery devices.

How to open DST file?

An often recurring problem with Tajima Embroidery Format is that DST is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file DST to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the DST file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install Orchida Embroidery System

The first step is to check if the computer has the Orchida Embroidery System program installed. To do this, enter the name Orchida Embroidery System into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file DST.

Step 2. Create association of Orchida Embroidery System with DST files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the DST file still does not use the Orchida Embroidery System program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the DST file with the Orchida Embroidery System program.

Step 3. Update Orchida Embroidery System to the latest version

If, despite the association of the Orchida Embroidery System program with the Tajima Embroidery Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Orchida Soft website and install the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the DST file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to DST files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the DST file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected DST files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the DST files changes over time. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair DST file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Tajima Group
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted DST files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the DST file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.