JPG to PES Converter
Upload a JPG image for automatic digitizing, preview and save the PES design free, then download the machine-ready file with a paid plan or bonus credit.
Drop your JPG here
or click to browse — preview and save free, then download with a paid plan or bonus credit
PES is preselected · other image types work too · up to 10 MB
Automatic colour detection · background removal · animated stitch preview · save the design free · download as PES with a paid plan or bonus credit · for Brother & Babylock machines
About JPG files
JPG is the standard photo format — small files with lossy compression. JPG compression adds faint artifacts along edges, so SewFlow merges near-identical colours to smooth them out before tracing stitch regions. Solid, high-contrast artwork converts best; busy photos benefit from tight cropping.
Tip: Crop tightly around the subject and prefer high-contrast artwork; if you can re-export the original, PNG avoids compression artifacts entirely.
About the PES format
PES (Brother embroidery format) is read by Brother PE800, SE600/SE700, Innov-ís and Luminaire series machines, and Baby Lock machines. The format embeds a PEC colour block using the 64-colour Brother thread palette. Copy the .pes file to a USB stick and open it from the machine's Embroidery menu.
How to convert JPG to PES
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Upload your JPG image
Drag and drop or browse for a .jpg file up to 10 MB. SewFlow detects the colours, removes the background, and traces stitch regions automatically.
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Fine-tune the design
Set the size for your hoop, override thread colours per layer, toggle layers on or off, and watch the animated stitch preview update.
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Download the PES file
PES is preselected. Save the design free, then download the machine file with a paid plan or bonus credit and transfer it to your machine. Copy the .pes file to a USB stick and open it from the machine's Embroidery menu.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert a JPG to PES?
Upload the JPG on this page — SewFlow digitizes it automatically (colour detection, background removal, stitch generation), shows a free preview, and lets you save the design to your account. Pick your size, then download the PES file for Brother & Babylock machines with a paid plan or bonus credit.
Do JPG compression artifacts affect the stitches?
They can. SewFlow groups nearby shades and removes very small regions, but heavy block noise or ringing can still become unwanted colour patches. Use the highest-quality original available and inspect the stitch preview before saving.
Which machines use PES files?
PES is read by Brother PE800, SE600/SE700, Innov-ís and Luminaire series machines, and Baby Lock machines. Copy the .pes file to a USB stick and open it from the machine's Embroidery menu.
Is the JPG to PES converter free?
Converting and previewing are free, and a free account saves your designs. Downloading the finished embroidery file requires a paid plan or bonus credit.