PNG to PES Converter
Upload a PNG image and download a machine-ready PES embroidery file for Brother & Babylock machines — automatic digitizing with a free animated stitch preview.
Drop your PNG here
or click to browse — your PES downloads after a free preview
PES is preselected · other image types work too · up to 10 MB
Automatic colour detection · background removal · animated stitch preview · downloads as PES for Brother & Babylock machines
About PNG files
PNG is a lossless image format with full transparency support. A transparent PNG background is detected automatically, so your design's edges come out clean without any manual background removal. Lossless compression means no edge artifacts — colour regions trace exactly as drawn.
Tip: Export logos and clip-art as PNG with a transparent background for the cleanest stitch regions.
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 PNG to PES
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Upload your PNG image
Drag and drop or browse for a .png 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 — click Download and transfer the file 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 PNG to PES?
Upload the PNG on this page — SewFlow digitizes it automatically (colour detection, background removal, stitch generation) and shows a free preview. Pick your size, then download the PES file ready for Brother & Babylock machines.
Does a transparent PNG background help the conversion?
Yes — transparency is the cleanest possible input. SewFlow treats transparent pixels as background automatically, so only your actual artwork is digitized, with no halo or leftover background patches.
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 PNG to PES converter free?
Converting and previewing is completely free. To download the finished embroidery file, create a free account — you get 1 free download every month, with affordable plans for more.