Opening a HUS File

The HUS file type is primarily associated with Embird.

HUSFile Extension HUS
File extension: HUS
File type:  embroidery/stitch design

What is a HUS file?

HUS files mostly belong to Embird by BALARAD. A HUS file is an embroidery design document saved in a format supported by Viking electronic sewing machines manufactured by Husqvarna. A single HUS file contains stitches represented by machine commands (trim, jump, stop etc.) which a machine uses to sew a design into a piece of fabric. Programs such as Embird Studio, SewWhat!, BuzzXplore, and DecoStudio can be used to edit, view, and export a stitch/embroidery design saved in a HUS file.

How to open HUS files

You need a suitable software like Embird to open a HUS file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your HUS file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a HUS file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert HUS files:

  1. Embird by BALARAD
    See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. HUS files are often referred to as Embird cads because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
  2. SewWhat (embroidery/stitch design) by S & S Computing
    SewWhat is an embroidery design software with full support for most stitch/embroidery formats. It can open, edit and print a HUS file containing an embroidery or stitch design used by Husqvarna. This file format is classified as CAD.

Technical Data for HUS File Extension


The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: 3DEmbroidery.Document.3
EXEFile: C:\3DEmbroidery\3DEmbroidery.exe %1

ProgramID: EMBIRD.File.hus
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\EMBIRD32\EMBIRD.EXE


a hus embroidery/stitch design is a special file format by BALARAD and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with HUS files

  • Associate the HUS file extension with the correct application.
  • Update your software that should actually open embroidery/stitch designs. Because only the current version supports the latest HUS file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the BALARAD manufacturer website after an available Embird update.
  • To make sure that your HUS file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
  • Click here to open your .HUS file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.
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