Tips to open PHC file

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

PHC file extension

File Name Home Embroidery
File Category

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

Operating systems
  • 2
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is PHC file?

The file in the PHC format belongs to the category. Additionally, the category contains 9 of other files. Home Embroidery appears on 2 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The Embird Embroidery Software application is recommended to open the file. It was released by BALARAD, s.r.o.. Alternatively, you can use 2 other programs. Embroidermodder, Convert It, Mac will apply when it is not possible to use Embird Embroidery Software.

How to open PHC file?

The most common problem when using Home Embroidery is that a specific PHC is not associated with the program. This causes the file PHC to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PHC 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 Embird Embroidery Software

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Embird Embroidery Software is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Embird Embroidery 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 PHC with Embird Embroidery Software. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open PHC files.

Step 2. Create association of Embird Embroidery Software with PHC files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the PHC file still does not use the Embird Embroidery Software program, it means no association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the PHC file with the Embird Embroidery Software application.

Step 3. Update Embird Embroidery Software to the latest version

If, despite the association of the Embird Embroidery Software program with the Home Embroidery file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the BALARAD, s.r.o. page and install.

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

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the PHC file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. 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 PHC file. However, remember that not every infected PHC file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of PHC file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair PHC file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact N/A
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file PHC except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the PHC file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the PHC file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the PHC file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.