PES file viewer
Open Brother PES (.pes) 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 .pes file here
DST, PES, JEF, EXP, VP3, XXX, PEC, U01, TBF · read in your browser, never uploaded
How to open a .pes file
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Drop the .pes file
Drag it onto the viewer above, or press Choose file. It's read in your browser.
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Check the design
Zoom into the stitches, play the sew-out and check the width, height and stitch count.
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Review the threads
PES stores thread colors, listed with their stitch counts. Change any before saving.
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Save or convert
Download a PNG preview or a color sheet, or save the design as DST or any other format with a plan.
About Brother PES files
PES is the format Brother's embroidery machines and PE-Design use. Baby Lock machines are built on the same platform and read PES too.
Files are written as PES version 6. That includes your thread colors and names for software, plus the PEC block with the Brother palette colors and thumbnails your machine shows on screen.
Colors are matched to the 64-color Brother thread chart, so the machine screen shows close equivalents of your design colors.
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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.
Getting a PES file onto your machine
- Copy the .pes 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.
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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
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 .pes 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.
Will my Brother machine show the right colors?
Yes. Each design color is matched to the nearest color in the Brother thread chart, and those colors are what the machine displays. You can pick a different thread for any color before downloading.
How do I put the PES file on my machine?
Copy the .pes file to a USB stick (or transfer it with Brother's app or software), insert it into the machine and choose it from the embroidery menu.
Can I convert a PES 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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