Free online SHV to BMP converter
Convert Husqvarna Viking SHV embroidery designs into BMP preview images.
Convert SHV to BMP online - free
Image size
Keeps aspect ratio and fits within these limits. Fill in one or both; leave empty for no limit. Larger values may enlarge the image.
Correctly orient the image using the gravity sensor data stored in EXIF
Background for transparency
This format cannot store transparency, so transparent areas get this colour.
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Import a file from a URL
Paste a direct link to the file. We download it to our server and it is converted exactly like an upload.
How it works
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Click to browse to select your file you want to convert or simply drag & drop your file into selected area.
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SHV files contain Husqvarna Viking embroidery stitch data, while BMP is a standard bitmap image that can be opened, edited, or shared outside embroidery software. Convert SHV to BMP when you need a visual preview of a design rather than a file that an embroidery machine can sew.
What the SHV format is
SHV is a machine-embroidery design format associated with Husqvarna Viking embroidery machines and software such as 4D, 5D, 6D, and PREMIER+ Embroidery. It stores stitch coordinates, thread-color information, sequencing, and design metadata used to sew the pattern.
You may encounter SHV files in Husqvarna Viking design libraries, archived embroidery projects, and files exported for compatible Designer-series machines. An SHV file is not a normal image: its appearance must be rendered by embroidery software before it can be viewed as a bitmap.
What the BMP format is
BMP is a raster image format supported by Windows, image editors, document software, and many file browsers. It is useful for design previews, catalog thumbnails, printed references, and basic editing because it records the visible image as pixels rather than embroidery stitches.
BMP commonly stores uncompressed or losslessly represented pixel data, so it preserves the rendered preview without JPEG-style compression artifacts. The trade-off is a larger file than PNG or JPEG, especially at high resolution.
How to actually convert SHV to BMP
The simplest method is the free converter on 101convert.com, which requires no software installation:
- Open the SHV-to-BMP converter on 101convert.com.
- Select the source file with an
.shvextension. - Choose
BMPas the output format. - Start the conversion and download the resulting
.bmpfile when processing finishes.
For a local workflow, open the SHV in compatible Husqvarna Viking embroidery software or another embroidery program that supports SHV, render the design in its preview or embroidery viewer, then use File → Export or Save as image and select BMP if that option is provided. If the program does not offer bitmap export, export a PNG or use an operating-system screenshot of the rendered design, then open that image in an editor and save it as .bmp.
Quality, compatibility, and limitations
Converting SHV to BMP removes the stitch instructions, sewing order, needle movements, thread stops, and machine-specific data. The BMP can show what the design looks like, but it cannot normally be loaded into an embroidery machine as a sewable design.
Output appearance depends on the embroidery software's selected hoop size, thread palette, background color, and preview resolution. Set the intended preview dimensions before export; enlarging a small BMP afterward produces pixelation but does not add embroidery detail.
Keep the original SHV file for future sewing or editing. If another machine format is required, use embroidery software that supports SHV and export directly to the target machine format instead of converting through BMP.
Note: This shv to bmp conversion record is incomplete, must be verified, and may contain inaccuracies. Please vote below whether you found this information helpful or not.
SHV vs BMP: format comparison
How the SHV and BMP formats compare on the properties that matter most for this conversion.
| Property | .SHV Husqvarna Viking SHV embroidery | .BMP Bitmap Image File |
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| Open standard | No | Partly open |
| Compression | Uncompressed | Uncompressed |
| Typical file size | Small | Very large |
| Opens in a web browser | No | Yes, natively |
| Further editing | Limited | Easy |
| Metadata support | Basic | Basic |
| Plain-text readable | No | No |
| Best used for | Professional production | Editing and post-production |
| Introduced | — | 1990 |
| Developer | Husqvarna Viking | Microsoft |
| MIME type | — | image/bmp |
Information about file extensions and file types is provided by File-Extensions.org
Frequently asked questions
Is the SHV to BMP converter free?
Yes, converting SHV to BMP on 101convert.com is completely free. No registration, email address or installation is required. If you need a higher file size limit or want to convert more files at once, see our plans.
How large can my SHV file be?
You can upload SHV files up to 3 MB and convert up to 3 files at once in a single batch. With a paid plan the limit is up to 20 MB per file and 20 files at once, see our plans.
What happens to my uploaded files?
Files are processed automatically and deleted from our servers within a few minutes after conversion. We never view or share your files.
Do I need to install any software to convert SHV to BMP?
No. The SHV to BMP conversion runs entirely online in your browser and works on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone.
Did the conversion fail?
In most cases, the cause is an incorrect file format. Please upload a valid SHV file for this SHV to BMP conversion. Occasionally, the issue may be on our side. We analyze recurring conversion failures and disable or fix the converter if we detect a defect.