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PE-Design 11
Delivered by email
PE-Design 11 — Embroidery & Sewing Digitizing Software
PE-Design 11 is the full-featured embroidery digitizing software by Brother, built for both casual hobbyists and home-based embroidery businesses. With over 1,000 built-in designs and 130 embroidery fonts, the full-featured PhotoStitch plus enhanced Auto Punch and Cross Stitch wizards, you can transform any image or photo into a stunning embroidery — and even create your own fonts, stitches and designs to reuse on hats, pillows, shirts and more. Your activation key is delivered directly by email after purchase — no physical shipment, instant activation. Compatible with Windows 10 and Windows 11.
1,000+ designs
130 built-in fonts
Windows 10 / 11
Required system
Email
Software key delivery
System requirements
Operating system
Windows 10 or Windows 11
Mac / Linux
Not compatible
Software language
English (multi-language)
Delivery
Email (activation key)
Powerful, time-saving embroidery digitizing
How much time do you spend figuring out which stitch suits your fabric, or changing threads between color segments? PE-Design 11 solves both: the Fabric Selector automatically adjusts sewing attributes based on your fabric choice, and the Intelligent Color Sort groups areas sharing the same color so they stitch together — dramatically reducing thread changes. Round and Flexible Spiral Stitches add motion and dimension, following the shape of your embroidery or standing out for a three-dimensional effect.
Creativity goes further with the Stitch Design Factory (create your own decorative sewing stitches up to 100 mm wide) and the Font Creator with Font Mapping Tool to build custom embroidery fonts. PE-Design 11 is also ScanNCut compatible — import FCM files and send designs to CanvasWorkspace to bridge embroidery and cutting crafts — and owners of the Brother Luminaire XP1, XP2 or XP3 can transfer embroidery designs and stitches wirelessly over LAN.
Key features
PhotoStitch
Transform photos into embroidered works of art for frames, tote bags and tapestries — with enhanced tracing for more accurate output.
Auto Punch & Cross Stitch wizards
Convert images and designs into embroidery automatically with the enhanced wizards — professional stitch results in a few clicks.
1,000+ designs & 130 fonts
A huge built-in library, with an innovative font filter to narrow down options and find the perfect style for monograms and lettering fast.
Intelligent Color Sort
Groups areas that share one color to stitch together — spend less time changing threads and more time creating.
Fabric Selector
Automatically adjusts sewing attributes based on your fabric selection — the right stitch settings for knits, wovens and more, instantly.
Spiral & 3D stitches
Round and Flexible Spiral Stitches add motion and dimension — follow the shape of your design or create a three-dimensional effect.
Stitch & Font Creator
Create decorative sewing stitches up to 100 mm wide with the Stitch Design Factory, and build your own fonts with the Font Mapping Tool.
ScanNCut & wireless transfer
Import FCM files, send to CanvasWorkspace, and transfer designs wirelessly to Brother Luminaire XP1 / XP2 / XP3 machines.
Compatibility — PE-Design 11
PE-Design 11 works natively with Brother and Baby Lock embroidery machines (PES format) and exports to the common formats used across other embroidery machine brands.
Machines
- Brother (PES)
- Baby Lock
- Luminaire XP1/XP2/XP3
- Other brands via export
Modules included
- Design Center
- Design Database
- Stitch Design Factory
- Font Creator
- Programmable Stitch Creator
Input
- Photos & images
- FCM (ScanNCut)
- Vector artwork
- Built-in designs
Projects
- Monograms & lettering
- Hats, shirts & pillows
- Photo embroidery
- Cross stitch & quilting
Frequently asked questions
Is the PE-Design 11 software key sent physically?
No. The PE-Design 11 activation key is sent by email only. You receive your software key directly in your inbox after the order is confirmed — no postal shipment, no physical item.
How long does it take to receive my activation key?
Usually within a few minutes after order confirmation. If there is a delay, please check your spam folder.
Is PE-Design 11 compatible with Mac?
No. PE-Design 11 runs exclusively on Windows 10 and Windows 11. It is not compatible with macOS or Linux.
Does PE-Design 11 work with non-Brother embroidery machines?
Yes. PE-Design 11 works natively in PES format (Brother and Baby Lock) and can export to the common embroidery formats used by other machine brands — check your machine's supported formats before purchase.
Can I create embroidery from a photo?
Yes. The full-featured PhotoStitch turns photos into embroidery, and the enhanced Auto Punch and Cross Stitch wizards convert images and designs automatically, with improved tracing for more accurate results.
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