Tips to open PES file

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

PES file extension

File Name Brother Embroidery Format
File Category Misc Files

The PES file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PES files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PES file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 8
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is PES file?

The file in the PES format belongs to the Misc Files category. In addition to this file, the Misc Files category includes 6033 related files. Brother Embroidery Format is supported by 2 operating systems. The file will work on Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use Embroidermodder to handle this file. This is a program created by Jonathan Greig and Josh Varga. There are also 9 alternative programs to handle the PES file. Buzz Tools, Embird Studio, SewWhat!, Janome Digitalizer Pro will apply when it is not possible to use Embroidermodder.

How to open PES file?

The most common problem when using Brother Embroidery Format is that a specific PES is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that PES files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PES 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 Embroidermodder

The first step is to check if the computer has the Embroidermodder program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Embroidermodder in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support PES files.

Step 2. Create association of Embroidermodder with PES files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the PES file to open in the Embroidermodder application, but you can set it manually. 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 select the desired program. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Embroidermodder application as the default for handling the PES file.

Step 3. Update Embroidermodder to the latest version

If, however, after binding Embroidermodder with Brother Embroidery Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Jonathan Greig and Josh Varga website and install the latest version.

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

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

The PES file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to PES files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our PES file. However, remember that not every infected PES file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the PES file. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing 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. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular PES file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use N/A help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted PES files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
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. Copying the PES file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the PES file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the PES file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.