.VIP: Pfaff / Viking VIP
An older shared format of the Viking and Pfaff family, superseded by VP3.
- Extension
- .vip
- File type
- Stitch (machine) file
- Used by
- Husqvarna Viking, Pfaff (older software)
- Market
- home
- Thread colors
- Fixed brand palette
- Status
- legacy
How it works
VIP files store compressed stitch data and a color list. They appear in older design packs and are imported by most software.
What the file stores
- Stitches
- Colors
Watch out for
- Prefer VP3 for current Viking and Pfaff machines.
Machines that read .VIP
- Husqvarna Viking (also supported on many models)
- Pfaff (also supported on many models)
Support differs between models and generations, so always confirm in your machine's manual.
Related formats
Need this design in another format? Read converting between formats to learn what survives a conversion.