Convert OFM to CND

File Extension OFM
Full Name Adobe PostScript Font Description Format

OFM is the extension of files used by Melco embroidery machines. OFM files store an embroidery pattern in the form of a set of control instructions for the machine to obtain a particular embroidery on a fabric. The maximum number of colors in an embroidery with this file format is 10.

File Extension CND
Full Name Melco Condensed Embroidery Format

The CND extension is given to files used by Melco machines used in the embroidery industry. The CND is the file where the embroidery design is stored. Such a design is characterized by the properties typical of vector graphics and does not lose quality during its scaling. CND files are often associated with Generations Plus software.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "OFM") to another (referred to as "CND"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, OFM file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format OFM to format CND becomes essential.

So, how can we perform OFM to CND file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format OFM and transforming it into format CND. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of OFM to CND converters.

Conversion from OFM to CND

OFM to CND

How to convert the OFM file to CND?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of OFM to CND. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the OFM file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file OFM, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the OFM file to the application
  • Select the output format of the CND file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file CND on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted CND file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
to the CND format:
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I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?

File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.