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Bernina 590: hoop size, file format and designs

The Bernina 590 is a sewing and embroidery machine with a maximum embroidery area of 15.7 x 5.9 in (400 × 150 mm). It reads EXP, DST, PES, PEC, JEF, SEW, PCS and XXX files from a USB stick and has 275 built-in designs.

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The Bernina 590 embroidery field, 400 by 150 mm, with a jacket back logo and a 4 by 4 inch field for scale4×4 in400 × 150 mm field

Bernina 590 embroidery specs

Type
Sewing and embroidery combo
Largest embroidery area
15.7 x 5.9 in (400 × 150 mm)
Hoops included
Large Oval, 145 x 255 mm, Medium, 100 x 130 mm
File formats
EXP, DST, PES, PEC, JEF, SEW, PCS, XXX
Getting designs on
USB stick
Built-in designs
275
  • Embroidery module M is standard; the full 400 x 150 mm field uses the Mega hoop, which is not in the standard kit.

From Bernina's published specifications, checked October 2026. Models vary by country; your manual has the final word.

What fits in the 15.7 x 5.9 in field

Your own designs

From any image to a EXP file for the 590

Upload a logo, a drawing or a pet photo. Embrizo separates the colors, picks the stitches and writes a file your machine reads.

  1. 1

    Upload the artwork

    PNG, JPG, WebP or SVG. A clean logo or a drawing with flat colors works best.

  2. 2

    Size it for the field

    Keep the design inside 400 × 150 mm, or smaller for the hoop you'll use.

  3. 3

    Check the stitches

    Watch the sew-out preview and the design check before anything touches fabric.

  4. 4

    Download EXP

    Copy the .exp file to a USB stick and load it on the 590.

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What hoop size is the Bernina 590?

Its largest embroidery field is 15.7 x 5.9 in (400 × 150 mm). It comes with Large Oval, 145 x 255 mm and Medium, 100 x 130 mm hoops. Designs must fit inside the field of the hoop you use.

What file format does the Bernina 590 use?

It reads EXP, DST, PES, PEC, JEF, SEW, PCS and XXX files. Use EXP for the best results: it keeps the thread colors.

How do I get designs onto the Bernina 590?

Use a USB stick (USB stick). With a USB stick, copy the .exp file to the stick, plug it into the machine and pick the design on the screen.

Can I make my own designs for the Bernina 590?

Yes. Upload a logo, drawing or photo to Embrizo, set the size to fit the 15.7 x 5.9 in field and download a EXP file for the machine. Digitizing and previewing are free with an account.

What can I embroider on the Bernina 590?

At this field size: left chest, right chest, center chest, back of the neck, upper sleeve, cap front, cap side, cap back, beanie cuff, bath towel and hand towel designs at their typical sizes. Larger placements like full front or full back need a bigger field or a split design.

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