PES File Type
- The quick factsWhat are PES files and how to open them
Are you having problems opening a PES file or just wondering what they contain? We explain what these files are used for and show you software that we know can open or otherwise handle your files.
What is a PES file?
PES files have multiple uses, and Brother Machine Embroidery Format is one of them.
Brother Machine Embroidery Format
These files contain embroidery designs for use in computer-aided manufacturing (CAM).
The PES files associated with these CAM applications contain instructions that an application uses to create embroideries with a computer-aided digital sewing machine.
The software running the sewing machine uses the PES file to create the designed embroidery pattern without human intervention. The file contains the pattern layout information and the embroidery color design.
How to open PES files
We have identified 4 PES openers that are compatible with this specific type of PES file.
Programs that open Brother Machine Embroidery Format files
![]() | Bitberry File Opener | Verified |
![]() | 3D Embroidery | Verified |
![]() | Stitch&Sew | Verified |
![]() | BERNINA Embroidery Software | Verified |
Last updated: March 10, 2022
More file formats using the PES extension
Through our research of PES files, we know that the following formats exist. However, we have not yet analyzed them in detail.
- PhysicsEditor Sheet
- The Cycles Track Data
Various apps that use files with this extension
These apps are known to open certain types of PES files. Remember, different programs may use PES files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
![]() | POSE STUDIO | User submitted |
![]() | 5DEmbroidery | User submitted |
![]() | Embird | User submitted |
![]() | MysticThumbs | User submitted |
![]() | PE-DESIGN NEXT | User submitted |
![]() | MyEditor Application | User submitted |
![]() | Embroidery Reader | User submitted |
![]() | PE-DESIGN Lite | User submitted |
![]() | SewWhat-Pro Application | User submitted |
![]() | Adobe Acrobat | User submitted |
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