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JEF file viewer

Open Janome JEF (.jef) embroidery files in your browser. See every stitch, watch the sew-out, and check the size, thread colors and stitch count before you sew. Nothing to install.

Drop your .jef file here

DST, PES, JEF, EXP, VP3, XXX, PEC, U01, TBF · read in your browser, never uploaded

How to

How to open a .jef file

  1. 1

    Drop the .jef file

    Drag it onto the viewer above, or press Choose file. It's read in your browser.

  2. 2

    Check the design

    Zoom into the stitches, play the sew-out and check the width, height and stitch count.

  3. 3

    Review the threads

    JEF stores thread colors, listed with their stitch counts. Change any before saving.

  4. 4

    Save or convert

    Download a PNG preview or a color sheet, or save the design as DST or any other format with a plan.

The format

About Janome JEF files

JEF is Janome's embroidery format, used by the Memory Craft and Skyline embroidery machines and by Elna machines built on the same platform.

Thread colors are mapped to Janome's thread palette. The file also records the smallest standard Janome hoop the design fits in.

Moves longer than 12.7 mm, the format's limit, are split into shorter jumps automatically.

Machines that read .jef

Janome, Elna.

What you can check

Everything to look at before you sew

  • Realistic stitch preview

    Thread texture on five fabric colors, with zoom down to single stitches.

  • Sew-out simulation

    Play the design stitch by stitch to see the order colors and sections are sewn in.

  • Size and hoop

    Exact width and height in mm or inches, to check the design fits your hoop.

  • Stitch count and sew time

    Total stitches, trims and an estimated sewing time for planning and pricing.

  • Thread colors

    Each color block with its thread name and stitch count.

  • Save in another format

    With a plan, save the design as PES, DST, JEF, EXP, VP3, XXX, PEC, U01 or TBF.

Tips

Getting a JEF file onto your machine

  • Copy the .jef file to a USB stick formatted as FAT32, or use your machine's transfer app or cable.
  • Keep file names short and simple; some machines only show the first few characters.
  • Check the design size against your largest hoop before you transfer it.
  • Thread colors in the file are suggestions: match them to the threads you actually have.

Free account

Start digitizing in under a minute

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
  • Save designs to your library
  • No credit card needed
FAQ

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.

How do I open a .jef file without software?

Drop the file into the viewer above. It opens right in your browser on Windows, Mac, Linux or a tablet, and shows the stitches, thread colors, size, stitch count and estimated sew time.

Which Janome hoop will the design use?

The file is tagged with the smallest standard hoop it fits (50×50, 126×110, 140×200 or 200×200 mm). Set the size in the digitizer to fit your hoop before downloading.

Can I change the thread colors?

Yes. Choose the Janome thread chart in the digitizer and pick any thread for each color before you download.

Can I convert a JEF file to another format?

Yes. After opening it, pick another format such as DST, JEF or EXP and download it. Viewing is free; downloading converted files is included in every plan.

Is my file uploaded anywhere?

No. The file is read in your browser and never leaves your device.

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