Why convert PES to VP3?
VP3 is the native embroidery format for Husqvarna Viking and Pfaff machines, which cannot read .pes files. Anyone who has a Brother-format design and wants to sew it on a Husqvarna Viking or Pfaff machine must convert it first. Both formats store stitch coordinates, jump and trim commands, and color-change stops.
How to convert PES to VP3
Wilcom TrueSizer FREE
Open the .pes file via File > Open, then go to File > Save As and select VP3. Check that the design size fits your machine's hoop before saving.
Embird Embroidery Software APP
Open the .pes file and go to File > Save As, then choose VP3 from the format dropdown. Confirm the output path and save.
Programs that convert PES
About these formats
.PES
Brother/Babylock PES Embroidery File
A PES file is a machine-embroidery design created by Brother's PE-Design software, used on Brother, Babylock, and some Bernina machines. To preview one free, open it in Wilcom TrueSizer…
Open .PES details →
.VP3
VP3 Encoded Video File
A .vp3 file is a video file encoded with the VP3 codec, developed by On2 Technologies in 2000 for web video streaming. VLC media player (free, videolan.org) plays VP3 files on Windows,…
Open .VP3 details →Quality & what to watch
- Thread colors remap during conversion - PES uses Brother/Babylock thread charts while VP3 uses a different palette; reassign threads on the machine or in software if needed.
- The design dimensions stay the same after conversion - confirm the
.vp3file fits your machine's hoop before stitching. - If the software fails to open a PES file, the file may use a newer PES version - update the software before retrying.
