Which options app is best for embroidery Shopify stores?
Print It My Way is the strongest 2026 embroidery pick because it handles: (a) DST/EXP stitch-file upload (for pre-digitized designs), (b) standard image upload for new designs (customer pays digitization fee), (c) thread-color swatches with real Madeira/Robison-Anton values, (d) text embroidery with per-font character limit, (e) per-thread-color upcharge for multi-color designs. Free plan covers 1 personalizer + 10 products.
Step-by-step setup
- Install Print It My Way. Free plan for testing your first embroidered SKU.
- Add stitch-file upload. DST, EXP, and standard images accepted.
- Add thread-color swatches. Real Madeira / Robison-Anton thread colors.
- Add text embroidery with char limit. 15-25 chars typical for names.
- Add per-thread-color pricing (optional). $1-$3 per additional thread color.
Embroidery-specific features
- Stitch-file upload (DST, EXP) — for customers with pre-digitized designs
- Standard image upload — for new designs, with digitization fee
- Thread-color swatches — real Madeira, Robison-Anton, Sulky color values
- Character limits per font — some embroidery fonts hold 15 chars, others 25
- Per-thread-color pricing — 1-2 colors included, +$1-$3 for each additional
- Placement dropdown — left chest, right chest, back, sleeve, custom position
- Stitch count estimate — for pricing complex designs
- Setup / digitization fee — one-time or per-file
Embroidery shortlist
- Print It My Way — Stitch-file + image upload + thread swatches + text + per-color pricing. Free-$24.99/mo. View →
- Bold Product Options SC — Mature file upload + per-option pricing.
- Hulk Product Options — Math fields for stitch-count calculators.
Embroidery scenario
Embroidered polo shirt:
- Native variants: Size (S/M/L/XL), Color (5 shirt colors) = 20 SKUs
- Print It My Way fields: Name text (15-char limit), Font (dropdown: Block, Script, Athletic), Thread color (10 swatch choices), Placement (Left chest / Right chest / Both — with per-side upcharge), Upload custom logo (optional, $15 digitization fee)
Cart shows: Polo $30, name embroidery $8, second-side $8 = $46. Order goes to production with all details.
Set up embroidery options
Print It My Way covers embroidery workflows on every tier. Free plan to test.
Install Print It My Way — Free Personalizer for embroidery →Frequently asked questions
Can customers upload DST or EXP stitch files?
Yes. Print It My Way accepts DST, EXP, and other embroidery stitch formats as file uploads.
How do I charge for digitization?
Add a checkbox 'Include digitization service' with a $15-$40 fee for new designs. Skip if customer uploads pre-digitized DST/EXP.
Can I offer specific Madeira thread colors as swatches?
Yes. Photo swatches on Basic tier ($7.99/mo) and above. Upload real Madeira color chips as swatch images.
Do character limits vary by embroidery font?
Yes. Set per-font character limits (e.g., 15 chars for compact block, 20 chars for script).
Can I add stitch-count-based pricing?
Approximate it via size-tier upcharges or Hulk math fields. Print It My Way + Cart Transform handles per-character or per-color pricing but not stitch-count directly.