Embroidery Digitizing fee

When custom making an embroidery design like a logo or custom graphic into an embroidery design, digitizing is required. What is digitizing? Embroidery digitizing is converting an image (JEPG, PNG GIF, PDF, AI, PSD, CDR) into programed stitches that can then be machine embroidered. Good quality digitizing is important for many reasons such as pricing, look and garment compatibility. Although a good digitizer can make some very talented designs, not all graphics are recommended to be embroidered I just need (brought in item) embroidered with a name, do I need to digitize the name? When its just simple lettering such as a name with any of the fonts we have, there is no need for this digitizing fee. What type of design is a good candidate for embroidery?  Vectors JEPG, PNG (72dpi or higher) Images with clear and refined edges no more of 8 colors Not recommended for embroidery Pictures Faces Colorful gradients (exceptions apply) Intricate linings or very poor resolution images  If ther