Tips to open PEC file

Can't open the PEC file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PEC files as well as a list of programs that support PEC files.

PEC file extension

File Name Brother Embroidery Format
File Developer Brother International Corporation
File Category Data Files

The PEC file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PEC files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PEC file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 6
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is PEC file?

The PEC file has been categorized as Data Files. It was designed by Brother International Corporation. Data Files consists of 1326 similar files. Brother Embroidery Format is supported by 3 operating systems. These systems consist of , Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. There are also 7 alternative programs to handle the PEC file. You can use Embird Suite, OESD ARTsizer, Janome Digitalizer Pro, Embird Embroidery Software in case creative 4D Software cannot be used.

How to open PEC file?

An often recurring problem with Brother Embroidery Format is that PEC is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open PEC, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PEC file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install creative 4D Software

The first step is to check if the computer has the creative 4D Software program installed. This can be achieved by typing creative 4D Software into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file PEC with creative 4D Software. Below is a list of programs that support the file PEC.

Step 2. Create association of creative 4D Software with PEC files

If, despite the installed application, the PEC file does not start in the creative 4D Software application, you must create a file association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the PEC file with the creative 4D Software application.

Step 3. Update creative 4D Software to the latest version

If, however, after binding creative 4D Software with Brother Embroidery Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PEC file

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the PEC file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the PEC file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected PEC file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the PEC files changes over time. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged PEC files.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted PEC files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the PEC file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file PEC to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.