What Is HUS Format in Machine Embroidery?
HUS format in machine embroidery is the file type that Husqvarna Viking embroidery machines read. A HUS file ends in .hus and tells the machine exactly where to place each stitch.
HUS is the older of the Husqvarna Viking formats. Earlier Viking machines use HUS, while newer models use VP3. Many newer machines can still read HUS files, so it remains a safe choice if you own more than one Viking machine.
A HUS file is a set of instructions, not a picture. It holds:
- the position of every stitch
- where the machine should jump, trim and stop
- the order of the thread colors
Not sure whether your machine needs HUS or VP3? Check your manual for the formats it lists. If both are supported, VP3 is the newer format and is usually the better pick.
HUS is one of several machine embroidery formats. Each machine brand reads its own, such as PES for Brother and Baby Lock and JEF for Janome. Most embroidery designs are sold with several formats in one download, so you pick the file that matches your machine.
Comparing formats? See what is PES format in machine embroidery, what is JEF format in machine embroidery and what is DST format in machine embroidery.
Have another question? See all the answers in our machine embroidery designs FAQ.