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    Brother PE800 Embroidery Guide: Formats & Getting Started

    Which file formats Brother PE800 machines use, how to load designs, and a free way to make your own.

    If you own a Brother PE800 embroidery machine, the first thing to know is which file format it reads — using the wrong format is the most common reason a design won't load. This guide covers Brother PE800 formats and how to create machine-ready designs for free with SewFlow.

    Brother PE800 File Formats

    • The Brother PE800 uses PES, Brother's native format.
    • Load designs from a USB flash drive.

    How to Make Designs for Your Brother PE800

    SewFlow exports in all the major formats — JEF, DST, PES, EXP, XXX, and SEW — so you can pick the one your Brother PE800 reads.

    1. 1Open sewflow.com/image for logos and artwork, or sewflow.com/text for lettering.
    2. 2Upload artwork and remove the background, or type your text.
    3. 3Choose the format your Brother PE800 reads, set the size, and preview the stitches.
    4. 4Download the file, copy it to a USB stick, and load it on your machine.

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    Format First

    When a design won't open on your Brother PE800, the format is the first thing to check — re-export in the format your model supports.

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