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Open a PEC embroidery file

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How it works, supported formats & FAQ ↓

Fern wreath embroidery stitch preview showing 5 colour blocks — **Fern wreath · stitch simulation**10,478 stitches · 5 colour blocks · 78.6 × 79.2 mm

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SVG to stitches

Digitizing works from the vector outlines in your SVG, so edges come out exactly as drawn. A stroked path becomes a satin column of that path's own width; a filled shape gets underlay, angled fill rows and a sealed edge; narrow filled shapes — outlined lettering — are found and satined across the stroke. Export from Illustrator, Figma, Inkscape or Affinity with text converted to outlines.

Artwork nothing loaded

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vector only — PNG and JPEG are not digitized

Stitch settings

Design width—

Fill / satin density0.42 mm

Max stitch length3.2 mm

Underlay under fills and wide satin Group same colours together (fewer thread changes)

Advanced

Fill angle

Satin up to9.0 mm

Running stitch below0.9 mm

Smallest shape1.0 mm²

Pull compensation0.12 mm

Seal fill edges with an outline run

Load an SVG to start.

What is a PEC file?

PEC is a Brother stitch format. PES files also contain a PEC stitch block, but a standalone PEC file does not have all of a PES file's additional design metadata.

EmbroViewer reads the standalone stitch data and Brother palette references. Inspect the measured width and height before choosing a hoop; the preview cannot change your machine's limits.

How to open a PEC file online

Scroll up and click Open files, or drag your .pec file anywhere onto the page.

The design appears instantly. Zoom with the mouse wheel, drag to pan, press Space to play the sew-out.

Choose your hoop from the hoop menu to check the fit, and open Stats for stitch count, size, colours and run time.

Save a PNG preview or the thread list if you need to share it.

What you can check

Exact design width and height in mm or inches, and whether it fits a 4″×4″, 5″×7″, 6″×10″ or larger hoop

Stitch count, colour changes, jumps, trims, stitch density and thread length

Estimated sewing time

Thread colours and the stitch order, with stitch-by-stitch playback

Machines: Brother-compatible machines that list PEC in their supported formats. Check your exact model's manual.

Frequently asked questions

Can I open PEC without a PES file?

Yes. Select the standalone PEC file in this viewer; no PES wrapper is required.

Does renaming PEC to PES convert it?

No. File extensions describe different structures. Use an actual format exporter when conversion is needed.

Can I download the preview?

Yes. Open the file and use Save PNG or Save thread list. The original design remains on your device.

PEC file viewer