What Is a DST File?
A file with the .DSTfile extensioncould be a drawing sheet set created by Autodesk’s AutoCAD.
It holds several drawing layouts (in theXMLformat) that were taken fromDWGfiles.
Tajima Embroidery Format uses the DST file extension, as well.
The file stores stitching information that describes how the software should control the sewing needle.
It’s used by a variety of embroidery machines and programs.
Other DST files might be DeSmuME save state files associated with the Nintendo DS emulator DeSmuME.
These are what’s created when you save the game state within that software.
The same tool is used tomakeDST files.
you’re able to display it throughView>Palettes>Sheet Set Manager.
Open save state DST files withDeSmuME.
It can also create one of these files throughFile>Save State File.
It’s unlikely that a different tool can do a better job than AutoCAD itself.
Likewise, your best option for converting an embroidery-related file is to use the same program that created it.
There might be anExportorSave Asoption that serves as a DST converter.
To convert toJPGorPDFto see the pattern as an image, consider using a simplefile conversion servicelike the freeConvertio.
Still Can’t Open It?
If the file doesn’t open with the correct program, the file itself may be corrupt.
Restore from a backup copy, if you have one.
Something else to consider is that you’re misreading the file extension.
DSTUDIO is one example.
It’s used byDownloadStudiofor incomplete download files.
