Brother NQ1700E: hoop size, file format and designs
The Brother NQ1700E is an embroidery machine with a maximum embroidery area of 6 x 10 in (160 × 260 mm). It reads PES, PHC and DST files from a USB stick or Wi-Fi and has 258 built-in designs.
Brother NQ1700E embroidery specs
- Type
- Single-needle embroidery
- Largest embroidery area
- 6 x 10 in (160 × 260 mm)
- File formats
- PES, PHC, DST
- Getting designs on
- USB stick; Wireless LAN (Design Database Transfer from a PC)
- Built-in designs
- 258
- Embroidery-only machine with a 4.85 in color LCD touchscreen and 8.3 in from needle to arm.
- 13 embroidery lettering fonts and 140 frame pattern combinations.
From Brother's published specifications, checked October 2026. Models vary by country; your manual has the final word.
What fits in the 6 x 10 in field
- Left chestfits (3.5 × 2.25 in)
- Right chestfits (3 × 1 in)
- Center chestfits (6 × 4 in)
- Full frontneeds a bigger field
- Back of the neckfits (3 × 0.9 in)
- Full backneeds a bigger field
- Upper sleevefits (2.5 × 1.6 in)
- Cap frontfits (4.25 × 2 in)
- Cap sidefits (2.25 × 1.1 in)
- Cap backfits (2.5 × 0.9 in)
- Beanie cufffits (3.5 × 1.4 in)
- Tote bagfits (8 × 6 in)
- Bath towelfits (8 × 3 in)
- Hand towelfits (5 × 1.75 in)
From any image to a PES file for the NQ1700E
Upload a logo, a drawing or a pet photo. Embrizo separates the colors, picks the stitches and writes a file your machine reads.
- 1
Upload the artwork
PNG, JPG, WebP or SVG. A clean logo or a drawing with flat colors works best.
- 2
Size it for the field
Keep the design inside 160 × 260 mm, or smaller for the hoop you'll use.
- 3
Check the stitches
Watch the sew-out preview and the design check before anything touches fabric.
- 4
Download PES
Copy the .pes file to a USB stick and load it on the NQ1700E.
Free designs that fit the NQ1700E
Every free design fits a 4×4 in hoop and downloads as PES with a free account.
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Make your first design for the NQ1700E
Create a free account to digitize any image, try every setting and watch it sew. Choose a plan only when you want to download files.
- Digitize and preview any image
- Realistic stitch preview and sew-out
- Download free ready-made designs
- No credit card needed
Brother NQ1700E questions
The quickest way to see what it does with your artwork is to try it. With a free account, digitizing and previewing cost nothing and take about a minute.
What hoop size is the Brother NQ1700E?
Its largest embroidery field is 6 x 10 in (160 × 260 mm). Designs must fit inside the field of the hoop you use.
What file format does the Brother NQ1700E use?
It reads PES, PHC and DST files. Use PES for the best results: it keeps the thread colors.
How do I get designs onto the Brother NQ1700E?
Use a USB stick or Wi-Fi (USB stick; Wireless LAN (Design Database Transfer from a PC)). With a USB stick, copy the .pes file to the stick, plug it into the machine and pick the design on the screen.
Can I make my own designs for the Brother NQ1700E?
Yes. Upload a logo, drawing or photo to Embrizo, set the size to fit the 6 x 10 in field and download a PES file for the machine. Digitizing and previewing are free with an account.
What can I embroider on the Brother NQ1700E?
At this field size: left chest, right chest, center chest, back of the neck, upper sleeve, cap front, cap side, cap back, beanie cuff, tote bag, 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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Sources (October 2026)
- brother-usa.com/p/sewing-embroidery/NQ1700E
- brother.ca/en/p/NQ1700E
- support.brother.com/g/b/colist.aspx?c=us&lang=en&prod=hf_inovnq1700eeus&cao=hfemba
- help.brother-usa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/123343/~/design-format-types-that-the-machine-will-read
- help.brother-usa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/80131/~/import-designs-into-the-machine-using-a-usb-flash-drive
- help.brother-usa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/182963/~/design-database-transfer---video-included
Brother and NQ1700E are trademarks of their owners. Embrizo isn't affiliated with Brother.
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