SHV File Extension

Programs that support SHV files

• Windows ⁸
• Mac OS ³
• Linux ²

Windows

• Husqvarna Viking 3D Embroidery System
• Embroidermodder 2
• OESD ARTsizer
• SewWhat-Pro
• ArtLink
• Data 7 Embroidery Design Converter
• Electric Quilt
• BuzzWord

Mac OS

• Embroidermodder 2
• SewWhat-Pro
• Convert It, Mac

Linux

• Embroidermodder 2
• SewWhat-Pro

How to open a SHV file?

If you cannot open a SHV file, it is most often due to missing software. Select a program from the list according to your operating system. Then go to the official website of the program developer, download it, and install it on your device.

Husqvarna Viking 3D Embroidery System, Embroidermodder 2 and OESD ARTsizer stand out as the preferred programs to manage SHV files effectively. To install the latest version of Husqvarna Viking 3D Embroidery System on your computer, visit the Husqvarna Viking website where you can download the version available for all operating systems.

Following installation, SHV files should be automatically opened with Husqvarna Viking 3D Embroidery System.

Set Husqvarna Viking 3D Embroidery System as the default SHV application

Change the default app that opens a file on Mac

1. Right-click or use Control + Left-click on the desired SHV file to open a menu where you can choose from multiple actions;
2. Choose "Open in Application" and click "Other";
3. Look at the bottom of the window, where you will see the "Enable" menu. "Recommended Programs" will be selected as the default option;
4. Within this menu select "All Programs" and navigate to Husqvarna Viking 3D Embroidery System. Check the box next to "Always open in app" to make sure it’s the default option.

Set default programs for Windows

1. Start by right-clicking on your SHV file, then select the "Open with" option and choose "Choose another app" from the menu that appears;
2. From the options listed in the pop-up window, specifically choose Husqvarna Viking 3D Embroidery System as the application to handle your SHV file;
3. Be sure to check the "Always use this app" checkbox and click "OK" to save your preference.

Convert files to and from SHV

If you have trouble working with a SHV file, try converting it to PES, HUS, JEF, VP3, VIP or similar graphics files.

Be aware that converting a SHV file may reduce some features, but you can usually revert it to the original format.

Using offline applications such as Embroidermodder 2 and Data 7 Embroidery Design Converter, you can convert SHV files to various formats without losing data quality.

Convert SHV to other file formats

• SHV to PES
• SHV to JEF
• SHV to HUS
• SHV to VIP
• SHV to VP3

Converting Files to SHV Format

• PCS to SHV
• PES to SHV
• VP3 to SHV
• SVG to SHV
• XXX to SHV
• HUS to SHV

Troubleshooting guide for SHV file complications

When issues arise with SHV files, they can generally be fixed with small software tweaks. Use the troubleshooting tips below to help resolve them.

How to edit a SHV file?

To make changes to SHV files, you need specialized software that allows both opening and editing the graphics files. Online SHV editors offer fewer capabilities than applications optimized for Husqvarna Viking Embroidery Format.

Best SHV Editor Software in 2026

Taking into account the provided details, we have prepared a list of SHV editors that match your needs.