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Brother PR680W: hoop size, file format and designs

The Brother PR680W is a multi-needle commercial embroidery machine with a maximum embroidery area of 8 x 12 in (200 × 300 mm). It reads PES, PHC and DST files from a USB stick or Wi-Fi.

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The Brother PR680W embroidery field, 200 by 300 mm, with a sunflower design and a 4 by 4 inch field for scale4×4 in200 × 300 mm field

Brother PR680W embroidery specs

Type
Multi-needle commercial
Largest embroidery area
8 x 12 in (200 × 300 mm)
Hoops included
1.5 x 2 in, 4 x 4 in, 5 x 7 in, 8 x 12 in
File formats
PES, PHC, DST
Getting designs on
USB stick; Wireless LAN (Design Database Transfer from a PC); Wireless LAN (Artspira app)
  • 6 needles, up to 1,000 stitches per minute, 10.1 in LCD touchscreen.
  • The My Stitch Monitor app alerts you when it is time to change thread or the design is done.

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

What fits in the 8 x 12 in field

Your own designs

From any image to a PES file for the PR680W

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 200 × 300 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 PES

    Copy the .pes file to a USB stick and load it on the PR680W.

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Free designs

Free designs that fit the PR680W

Every free design fits a 4×4 in hoop and downloads as PES with a free account.

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FAQ

Brother PR680W 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 PR680W?

Its largest embroidery field is 8 x 12 in (200 × 300 mm). It comes with 1.5 x 2 in, 4 x 4 in, 5 x 7 in and 8 x 12 in hoops. Designs must fit inside the field of the hoop you use.

What file format does the Brother PR680W 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 PR680W?

Use a USB stick or Wi-Fi (USB stick; Wireless LAN (Design Database Transfer from a PC); Wireless LAN (Artspira app)). 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 PR680W?

Yes. Upload a logo, drawing or photo to Embrizo, set the size to fit the 8 x 12 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 PR680W?

At this field size: left chest, right chest, center chest, full front, 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 back need a bigger field or a split design.

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