SVG to PES Converter
Upload a SVG 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 SVG 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 SVG files
SVG is a vector format whose shapes stay perfectly sharp at any size. SVG artwork is rasterized before digitizing. Flat shapes and clean outlines usually give the analyser stronger boundaries than a compressed screenshot, but unsupported fonts, filters, masks, or an oversized declared canvas can still change the rendered input.
Tip: Flatten text to outlines before exporting the SVG so custom fonts render exactly as designed.
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 SVG to PES
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Upload your SVG image
Drag and drop or browse for a .svg 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 SVG to PES?
Upload the SVG 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.
Is SVG better than PNG for embroidery conversion?
For logos and flat-colour artwork, yes — vectors rasterize with perfectly crisp edges and no compression noise, which gives the stitch tracer the cleanest possible colour regions. For photos or scanned art, PNG or JPG is the right choice.
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 SVG 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.