Embroidery file formats

Learn what each format is for, then open it in our free viewer.

• DST

  DST is the Tajima stitch format widely used across commercial embroidery. Prefer DST when exchanging designs between machines and software.

  DST →

• PES

  PES is used by Brother and Babylock home embroidery machines. Convert or preview PES without installing desktop software.

  PES →

• PEC

  PEC is Brother’s stitch block format, often embedded inside PES. Many Brother machines also accept standalone PEC files.

  PEC →

• JEF

  JEF is Janome’s embroidery format. Use StitchPeek to inspect and convert JEF designs in the browser.

  JEF →

• EXP

  EXP (Melco expanded) is common on Melco and some Bernina workflows. Preview and convert EXP files locally with StitchPeek.

  EXP →

• PCS

  PCS is a Pfaff embroidery format storing absolute stitch coordinates. Useful when moving designs into Pfaff machine workflows.

  PCS →

• XXX

  XXX is a Singer embroidery format. Convert to or from XXX when working with Singer-compatible machines.

  XXX →