Need to convert photo to PES? You can turn a photograph into PES, the native format for Brother and Babylock machines for free, right in your browser, with SewFlow. Photos work best with high contrast and a clear subject; busy backgrounds muddy the stitches.
Convert photo to PES in 4 Steps
- 1Open the Image to Embroidery tool at sewflow.com/image.
- 2Upload your photo file and remove the background so only your subject remains.
- 3Set the design size and select PES as your output format.
- 4Click Preview Stitches to check the result, then download your PES file.
Convert your photo to PES free now:
Open Image to Embroidery →Tips for Clean photo-to-PES Results
- •Photos work best with high contrast and a clear subject; busy backgrounds muddy the stitches.
- •Keep the design under your hoop size, and remember more stitches means a stiffer result.
- •Always run a test stitch on scrap fabric before the real project.
Pick the Right Format
PES, the native format for Brother and Babylock machines — if your machine doesn't read PES, re-export from SewFlow in JEF, DST, PES, EXP, XXX, or SEW instead.