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Brother Embroidery Machine Format Compatibility

Below is a complete alphabetical list of Brother embroidery machines, supported file formats, transfer methods, and maximum embroidery areas.

Most Brother machines use .PES as the native format. Many modern models also support .DST, .PHC, and .PHX. Maximum hoop size and stitch limitations vary by model.

For best results, always use the native PES format and confirm your machine’s hoop size and stitch count limits in your user manual.

PE Series
Model Format / Transfer Limitations & Area
PE 100 / 150 / 200 .PES – Design card / Magic Box 3.94" x 3.94" – 120,000 stitch limit
PE 170D / 270D / 400D .PES – Design card 4" x 4" – 120,000 stitch limit
PE 180D .PES, .PEC – Design card 4.25" x 4.25" – 120,000 stitch limit
PE 190D .PES, .DST – USB 110 x 110 mm
PE 525 .PES, .DST – Card 4" x 4" – 32,000 stitch limit
PE 535 .PES, .DST – USB 100 x 100 mm
PE 540D .PES – USB cable 4" x 4" – 120,000 stitch limit
PE 700 .PES – Design card 5" x 7" – 120,000 stitch limit
PE 700II .PES, .PHC, .DST – USB 5" x 7"
PE 750D .PES, .DST – USB 130 x 180 mm
PE 780 .PES, .DST – USB/Card 5" x 7" – 32,000 stitch limit
PE 800 .PES, .PHC, .DST – USB 5" x 7"
PE 810L .PES, .DST – USB 130 x 180 mm
PR Series (Professional)
Model Format / Transfer Limitations & Area
PR 600C / 600 II .PES – Card / Disk / USB 12" x 8"
PR 600 II .PES, .DST – USB 8" x 12"
PR-1050X .PES, .PHC, .DST – USB 8" x 12"
Entrepreneur PR 670E .PES, .DST – USB 8" x 12"
Entrepreneur PR 670E .PES, .DST – USB 8" x 12"
Entrepreneur W PR680W .PES, .DST – USB / WLAN 200 x 300 mm
Entrepreneur Pro X PR1055X .PES, .DST – USB 200 x 360 mm
Innov-is Series
Model Format / Transfer Limitations & Area
Innov-is 1e .PES, .PHC, .DST – USB 8" x 12"
Innov-is 97E .PES, .PHC, .DST – USB 4" x 4"
Innov-is 1200 .PES, .PHC, .DST – USB 5" x 7"
Innov-is 1500D .PES – USB 160 x 260 mm
Innov-is 2500D .PES – USB 120 x 210 mm
Innov-is 4000D .PES – Dual USB 7" x 12"
Innov-is 500D .PES, .DST – USB 100 x 100 mm
Innov-is 6700D .PES, .DST – USB 8" x 12"
Innov-is 780D .PES, .PHC, .DST – USB 5" x 7"
Innov-is 870 Special Edition .PES, .DST – USB 160 x 260 mm
Innov-is BP 2100 .PES, .DST – USB 7" x 12"
Innov-is BP2150L .PES – USB 5" x 7"
Innov-is Duetta 4500D .PES, .PHC, .DST – USB 7" x 12"
Innov-is F480 .PES, .DST – USB 130 x 180 mm
Innov-is F440E .PES, .DST – USB 130 x 180 mm
Innov-is M 230E .PES, .DST – USB 4" x 4"
Innov-is M 240 ED .PES, .PHC, .DST – USB 8" x 12"
Innov-is NQ3600D .PES, .PHC, .DST – USB 6" x 10"
Innov-is NQ3700D .PES, .DST – USB 160 x 260 mm
Innov-is NS 1150E .PES – USB 5" x 7"
Innov-is NS 2750 D .PES, .PHC, .DST – USB 5" x 7"
Innov-is NV 18E .PES, .DST – USB 100 x 100 mm
Innov-is NV 800E .PES, .DST – USB 160 x 260 mm
Innov-is NV 850E .PES, .DST – USB 160 x 260 mm
Innov-is NV 95E .PES, .DST – USB 100 x 100 mm
Innov-is NV 960DL .PES, .DST – USB 100 x 100 mm
Innov-is NV870SE .PES, .DST – USB 160 x 260 mm
Innov-is NV V3 .PES, .DST – USB 130 x 180 mm
Innov-is NV V3 Limited Edition .PES, .DST – USB 100 x 100 mm
Innov-is XV .PES, .DST – USB 14" x 9.5"
Innov-is XV 8500D .PES, .DST – USB 260 x 400 mm
Industrial & Other Models
Model Format / Transfer Limitations & Area
BAS 423A .DST – Direct cable 12" x 12"
BES 1216AC .DST – Direct cable 300 x 300 mm
BES 1240-BC .DST – Card 8" x 8"
BE 1201B-AC .PES, .PHC, .DST – PC 300 x 450 mm
HE-300 .PES – USB 100 x 100 mm
Super ACE + .PES – Card 4" x 4"
Super Galaxie 3000D .PES, .DST – USB 180 x 300 mm
Super Galaxie 3100D .PES, .DST – USB 5" x 7"

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