JEF File
What are JEF files and how to open them
Are you having problems opening a JEF file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your JEF files.
What is a JEF file?
A .JEF file is a Janome NH10000 Sewing Machine Stitch file.
The .jef file extension is used for a data file format that was developed by Janome Sewing Machine Co., Ltd.
These JEF files are used as embroidery layout files in the Janome sewing machine product lines and other compatible sewing machines. Also known as Janome embroidery layout files, these .jef files contain digital graphics and metadata details that are associated with embroidery layouts.
The JEF format is used by Janome Sewing Machine Co., Ltd. as the default embroidery layout file format for Janome sewing machines and related Janome software products. These .jef files can be created using the Janome Customizer 11000 software. This is a Windows program that can also be used to edit these JEF files.
The DigitizerPro software can also be used to open and edit these .jef files. This program was designed for Windows PCs and also offers more tools for designing and editing embroidery layout files that can be used with Janome sewing machines among other compatible products and software tools from various manufacturers.
How to open JEF files
We have identified five JEF openers that are compatible with this specific type of JEF file.
Programs that open Janome NH10000 Sewing Machine Stitch files
 | Janome Customizer EasyImport | Verified |
 | DigitizerPro | Verified |
 | 3D Embroidery | Verified |
 | Stitch&Sew | Verified |
 | SewWhat-Pro | Verified |
Last updated: July 31, 2023
Various apps that use files with this extension
These apps are known to open certain types of JEF files. Remember, different programs may use JEF files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
 | 5DEmbroidery | User submitted |
 | Embird | User submitted |
 | MyEditor Application | User submitted |
 | Wings xp | User submitted |
 | Tajima DG/ML by Pulse | User submitted |
 | DRAWEditor | User submitted |
 | Embird Plus | User submitted |
 | WingsXP Application | User submitted |
 | Horizon Link | User submitted |
 | Stitch Era Era | User submitted |
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