Husqvarna Viking Designer 1 sewing machine embroidery design
File type: Graphics file
An SHV file contains an embroidery design for the Husqvarna Viking Designer 1 sewing machine. It stores the stitch information used to sew the design.
The format belongs to Husqvarna Viking embroidery software and equipment.
File type category:
Graphics file
Date updated: October 16, 2026
The SHV file extension identifies embroidery design files created for the Husqvarna Viking Designer 1. The file contains the design's stitch data rather than a general-purpose image.
SHV files can be used with Husqvarna Viking 3D Embroidery System and with compatible embroidery software such as Embird Embroidery Software, OESD ARTsizer, ArtLink, SewWhat-Pro, and Embroidermodder 2. Other associated utilities include Electric Quilt, BuzzWord, and Data 7 Embroidery Design Converter.
Support is available mainly through embroidery applications for Microsoft Windows, with some compatible tools also available for macOS or multiple platforms. The format remains relevant when working with designs intended for older Husqvarna Viking Designer 1 equipment.
On Windows, open an SHV file with Husqvarna Viking 3D Embroidery System or another compatible embroidery application, such as Embird Embroidery Software, OESD ARTsizer, ArtLink, or BuzzWord.
On macOS, Convert It, Mac can work with the format. Multiplatform options include Embroidermodder 2 and SewWhat-Pro, subject to the capabilities of the installed version.
An SHV design can be converted to another embroidery format when the target machine or software requires it. Tools associated with this format include Convert It, Mac, OESD ARTsizer, Embird Embroidery Software, SewWhat-Pro, and Data 7 Embroidery Design Converter.
Conversion preserves stitch data only to the extent supported by the chosen program. The resulting design should be checked in embroidery software before it is sent to a sewing machine.
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Embroidery disk created using software licensed from Viking Sewing Machines AB, Sweden
Software applications that can open shv files:
Microsoft Windows
Apple macOS / Mac OS X
Multiplatform
Software applications that can edit shv files:
Microsoft Windows
OESD ARTsizer
Apple macOS / Mac OS X
Multiplatform
Software capable of saving shv files:
Microsoft Windows
OESD ARTsizer
Apple macOS / Mac OS X
Programs for viewing shv files:
Microsoft Windows
Software apps that create shv files:
Microsoft Windows
OESD ARTsizer
Software apps that convert shv files:
Microsoft Windows
Multiplatform
Software apps that import shv files:
Microsoft Windows
Multiplatform
Software apps that export shv files:
Microsoft Windows
Multiplatform
Software applications that handle other tasks involving shv files:
Microsoft Windows
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