An apparatus includes a processor and a memory. The memory is configured to store computer-readable instructions. The computer-readable instructions cause the processor to perform a process that includes arranging, based on image data of an image that is an aggregate of a plurality of pixels, a plurality of line segments in an area corresponding to the image. The plurality of line segments each have two endpoints, which are a starting point and an ending point. The computer-readable instructions further cause the processor to perform a process that includes sequentially connecting the arranged plurality of line segments. The computer-readable instructions further cause the processor to perform a process that includes creating, as embroidery data, data for stitches that correspond to the connected plurality of line segments.