What are pre-digitized fonts for embroidery (fast embroidery)?

Written by

Sabrina Barnes

Note

This feature is currently available to a limited number of merchants.

When you create embroidery designs with text, you can choose from a variety of fonts. Some of these fonts are pre-digitized—meaning they’ve been specially optimized in advance for embroidery.

Pre-digitized fonts have pre-set stitch paths and density, so the system doesn’t need to process them manually each time. This makes your order faster to fulfill and helps reduce digitization errors or rejected designs.

Why pre-digitized fonts matter

Faster processing times: Text created with pre-digitized fonts skips the manual digitization step, so embroidery files are ready for production sooner.
Higher stitch accuracy: These fonts are optimized for clear, stable embroidery results.
Fewer failed digitizations: Using them minimizes the risk of designs being rejected due to unsuitable artwork.

Tip

Pre-digitized fonts help ensure a faster and more reliable embroidery process. Whenever possible, select one of these fonts to avoid delays and achieve consistent stitch quality.

How to identify pre-digitized fonts in the Creator

You can easily find pre-digitized fonts when adding text to your embroidery product:

In the Add text panel, open the font library.
Apply the Fast embroidery filter to show only pre-digitized fonts.
All pre-digitized fonts are marked with a stitched icon displayed next to the font name.

When you select a font family that includes a pre-digitized version, the system automatically applies it to your design.

Product Creator’s Add Text panel showing the Fast Embroidery filter highlighted. Several fonts are listed with a stitched icon next to their names, indicating that one or more of the font variants are pre-digitized.

List of pre-digitized fonts

The following fonts are currently available as pre-digitized options in the Creator:

Acme
Akaya Kanadaka
Akshar Medium
Aladin
Alata
Alegreya Bold
Allan Bold
Antonio
Anybody Black
Architects Daughter
Audiowide
Bangers
Bebas Neue
Bitter Bold
Courgette
Creepster
Graduate
Montserrat Bold
OpenSans Bold
Pirata One
Vollkorn Bold

Note

More pre-digitized fonts may be added in the future based on popularity and performance.

FAQs

Why are some fonts not pre-digitized?
Certain fonts aren’t suitable for embroidery because of thin lines, overlapping shapes, or other design features that don’t translate well into stitches. Learn more about embroidery guidelines.

What happens if I use a font that isn’t pre-digitized?
If a font isn’t pre-digitized, it will go through the regular digitization process, which can take up to 36 hours before production begins.

Do all characters work with pre-digitized fonts?
Some special symbols or accented characters may not yet be supported in pre-digitized versions.