Janome Memory Craft 400E: hoop size, file format and designs
The Janome Memory Craft 400E is an embroidery machine with a maximum embroidery area of 7.9 x 7.9 in (200 × 200 mm). It reads JEF and JEF+ files from a USB stick and has 160 built-in designs.
Janome Memory Craft 400E embroidery specs
- Type
- Single-needle embroidery
- Largest embroidery area
- 7.9 x 7.9 in (200 × 200 mm)
- Hoops included
- SQ20b, 7.9 x 7.9 in
- File formats
- JEF, JEF+
- Getting designs on
- USB stick
- Built-in designs
- 160
- Embroidery-only machine with a color LCD touch panel.
- One hoop comes with the machine; others such as the RE20b are sold separately.
From Janome's published specifications, checked October 2026. Models vary by country; your manual has the final word.
What fits in the 7.9 x 7.9 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 bagneeds a bigger field
- Bath towelneeds a bigger field
- Hand towelfits (5 × 1.75 in)
From any image to a JEF file for the Memory Craft 400E
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 200 × 200 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 JEF
Copy the .jef file to a USB stick and load it on the Memory Craft 400E.
Free designs that fit the Memory Craft 400E
Every free design fits a 4×4 in hoop and downloads as JEF with a free account.
Free account
Make your first design for the Memory Craft 400E
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
Janome Memory Craft 400E 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 Janome Memory Craft 400E?
Its largest embroidery field is 7.9 x 7.9 in (200 × 200 mm). It comes with SQ20b, 7.9 x 7.9 in hoop. Designs must fit inside the field of the hoop you use.
What file format does the Janome Memory Craft 400E use?
It reads JEF and JEF+ files. Use JEF for the best results: it keeps the thread colors.
How do I get designs onto the Janome Memory Craft 400E?
Use a USB stick (USB stick). With a USB stick, copy the .jef file to the stick, plug it into the machine and pick the design on the screen.
Can I make my own designs for the Janome Memory Craft 400E?
Yes. Upload a logo, drawing or photo to Embrizo, set the size to fit the 7.9 x 7.9 in field and download a JEF file for the machine. Digitizing and previewing are free with an account.
What can I embroider on the Janome Memory Craft 400E?
At this field size: left chest, right chest, center chest, back of the neck, upper sleeve, cap front, cap side, cap back, beanie cuff 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)
- janome.com/product/memory-craft-400e/
- janome.com.au/product/memory-craft-400e/
- www7.janome.co.jp/global/productlineup/mc400e/
- janome.com/create-learn/janome-embroidery-formats/
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