Embroidery Digitizing Services in Oakland

Welcome to California Digitizing. We help Oakland businesses turn their logos and artwork into special files that embroidery machines can read. From the busy Port of Oakland to the cool shops near Lake Merritt, we make sure your brand looks perfect on shirts, hats, and jackets.

Standard Size
(up to 4.5″)
$14.88
Portrait Size
(4.5″ – 8″)
$24.88
Full Size
(8″ – 12″)
$49.88
Trusted by Top Brands
Quick & Easy
Free Revisions
Affordable Pricing
Dedicated Support
24-Hour Turnaround

Why Oakland Businesses Trust Our Digitizing Work

We know Oakland is a city of hard work and creativity. Whether you are making tough work uniforms or stylish streetwear, you need a file that works perfectly on your machine without breaking needles.

Print & Embroidery Shops

We help local shops in the East Bay handle their overflow work so they can keep their machines running.

Fashion & Streetwear Brands

Oakland has great style. We help designers create 3D puff hats and detailed jacket backs that stand out.

Promotional Product Companies

When companies need “swag” like branded bags or hats for events, we make sure the logo looks sharp.

Corporate Uniform Suppliers

We create clean files for work shirts and safety vests used by businesses across Alameda County.

Sports Teams & Clubs

From local Little Leagues to school teams, we digitize mascots for jerseys and caps.

Small Custom Businesses

If you are just starting a brand in your garage, we help you get pro-level results from day one.

Embroidery Digitizing Services in Oakland: Pricing and Turnaround

We believe in being honest and fast. We don’t charge hidden fees based on how many stitches are in your design. We use flat rates so you know exactly what you are paying.

Transparent Pricing

You pay one flat fee for the file. No surprises. Whether your logo is simple or has a lot of detail, the price stays fair.

Fast Turnaround

We know business moves fast in the Bay Area. We usually finish your file in 4 to 5 hours. You send it today; you stitch it tomorrow.

Need a Rush Order?

In a hurry? We can get your file done in within 4 hours if you have a tight deadline. Just let us know.

Ready to Get Started?

You can upload your art right now and get a quote immediately.

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Digitizing Samples You Can Review

We want you to see how good our work is. Here are the different types of digitizing we do every day for Oakland businesses:

Custom logo digitizing sample for shirts

Logo Digitizing

This is the most common type. We take a company logo and make it ready for shirts and uniforms. We make sure small letters are easy to read without blobbing.

3D Puff embroidery on hat

3D Puff Embroidery

This is the cool, raised look you see on baseball caps. We put foam under the stitches to make the design pop out. Read our full 3D Puff Guide.

Curved hat embroidery digitizing file

Cap & Curved Files

Hats are curved, not flat! We adjust the file so it stitches from the center out, preventing the logo from looking crooked on the forehead.

Custom embroidered patch digitizing with merrow edge

Patch Digitizing

We can design files that look like patches with a nice, thick border (merrow edge). You can stitch these onto anything, from bags to jackets.

Large jacket back embroidery digitizing

Large Artwork & Mascots

Big designs on the back of jackets take a long time to stitch. We program them carefully so the fabric doesn’t stretch or warp during production.

Why We Are the Top Choice for Embroidery Digitizing in Oakland

We know you have choices, but here is why businesses in the Bay Area pick us.

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Experienced US-Based Digitizers

We are not a robot or a random computer program. We are real experts. Read why Manual Digitizing beats Auto-Software every time.

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Consistent, Production-Ready Files

“Production-ready” means you can press “Start” without worrying. The thread won’t break. See how we improve production speed for shops.

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Free Edits and Size Adjustments

Did you make the logo too big? Need to change a color? No problem. We fix small things for free until you are happy. Check our Quality Control Checklist.

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Formats for All Machines

Tajima, Barudan, or Brother-they speak different languages. We provide all major formats (DST, PES, EXP) so your machine runs smoothly.

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Quality You Can Rely On

We check every file before delivery. We ensure stitches aren’t too thick or thin to prevent puckering issues on your fabric.

Who We Serve Across Oakland and the East Bay

We help all kinds of people and businesses in Alameda County deliver professional quality.

Screen Printing & Embroidery Shops

If you own a shop and have too many orders, we can do the computer work for you. We handle both digitizing and vector conversion so you can focus on printing.

Clothing Brands & Fashion Houses

Oakland has amazing fashion designers. We help them put their cool designs on hoodies and 3D Puff Hats that stand out on the shelf.

Promotional Product Companies

These are companies that put logos on pens, bags, and shirts for events. We make sure those logos look sharp and stitch cleanly every time.

Corporate Branding & Agencies

Big companies need uniforms for their workers. We make sure their company logo looks professional, neat, and consistent across all sizes.

Small Businesses & Creators

Are you an artist selling patches on Etsy? Or a landscaping company needing hats? We help you get pro-level results.

How Our Digitizing Process Works

It is very easy to work with us. Here are the 5 steps to get your file ready for the machine.

Step 1

Submit Design

Send us your logo (JPG, PNG, PDF). Tell us the size and fabric (hat, shirt, jacket).

Step 2

Artwork Review

We check if small text will stitch clearly before we start to ensure quality.

Step 3

Expert Digitizing

We manually map stitches. No auto-software. We plan the path for smooth running.

Step 4

Quality Check

We run a digital sew-out test to check for mistakes or jumps before delivery.

Step 5

File Delivery

We email the finished file. You download it to USB and plug it into your machine!

Frequently Asked Questions

For Oakland & East Bay Businesses

Can you digitize logos for high-vis safety vests (Port of Oakland)?

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Yes. Safety vests use mesh or heavy reflective fabric. We adjust the underlay settings so the logo sits on top without sinking in or puckering the vest.

We are a streetwear brand in West Oakland. Do you do 3D Puff?

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Absolutely. We specialize in the “Retail-Ready” look for snapbacks. We ensure proper foam density and capping stitches. Read our 3D Puff Guide.

Do you charge by stitch count or flat rate?

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We use a Flat Rate ($14.88) for almost all logos. Unlike other shops, we don’t charge you more just because your design has more stitches. See our Pricing Breakdown.

Can you digitize small text for corporate polos?

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Yes. For text under 5mm, we use special center-run stitches and open up the spacing to ensure it remains legible. Check our Small Text Tips.

How fast is the turnaround for East Bay shops?

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Standard turnaround is 6-8 hours. However, if you have a rush order for an event, let us know-we can often deliver in 4 hours.

What file formats do you provide?

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We deliver all major machine formats including DST (Tajima), PES (Brother), EXP (Melco), and others upon request.

Customer Reviews from Oakland Businesses

From Emeryville print shops to West Oakland fashion brands, we deliver the quality the East Bay expects.

🖨️ Print Shop

“I run a print shop in Emeryville and these guys save me so much time. The files always run smooth without thread breaks.”

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Mark T.

Emeryville, CA
👕 Clothing Brand

“I started a clothing brand in West Oakland and didn’t know anything about embroidery. They helped me get my logo onto snapback hats and it looks 3D!”

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Sarah J.

West Oakland
🏙️ Corporate Event

“Fast and easy. I needed a rush order for a corporate event in Downtown Oakland and they got it to me the same morning.”

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David L.

Downtown Oakland

Additional Services for Oakland Creatives and Businesses

We do more than just embroidery files. We are a full-service design partner.

Vector art conversion example

Vector Art Services

Cleaning up logos for screen printing. We convert pixelated JPEGs into sharp, scalable vectors.

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Custom embroidered patch example

Custom Patch Production

Helping you design patches for uniforms. We handle the digitizing and setup for clean merrow borders.

View Patch Services →
Artwork cleanup and redraw example

Artwork Cleanup & Redraws

Turning a sketch on a napkin into a professional logo. Perfect for new brands starting out.

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Get Started With the Best Embroidery Digitizing Services in Oakland

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