Convert PEC to JEF

File Extension PEC
Full Name Brother Embroidery File Format

File Extension JEF
Full Name Janome Embroidery Layout Format

Files with the .JEF extension contain templates of seams and sewing instructions for creating computer-based embroidery in accordance with the Janome standard.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "PEC") to another (referred to as "JEF"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, PEC 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 PEC to format JEF becomes essential.

So, how can we perform PEC to JEF 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 PEC and transforming it into format JEF. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of PEC to JEF converters.

Conversion from PEC to JEF

How to convert the PEC file to JEF?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of PEC to JEF. 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 PEC file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file PEC, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the PEC file to the application
  • Select the output format of the JEF file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file JEF on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted JEF file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the PEC 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.