How to Open a PES File on PC or Mac

PDF download Download Article
PDF download Download Article

This wikiHow teaches you how to open PES files on PC or Mac. PES files are files created from sewing machines that contain information on an embroidery pattern. You can open a PES file with a few programs like StitchBuddy for Mac and File Viewer Plus 3 for PC.

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Using File Viewer Plus 3 for PC

PDF download Download Article
  1. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/5\/55\/Open-a-PES-File-on-PC-or-Mac-Step-1.jpg\/v4-460px-Open-a-PES-File-on-PC-or-Mac-Step-1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/5\/55\/Open-a-PES-File-on-PC-or-Mac-Step-1.jpg\/aid11112596-v4-728px-Open-a-PES-File-on-PC-or-Mac-Step-1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":344,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":545,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    Go to https://fileviewerplus.com/open/pes in a web browser. File Viewer Plus 3 is a free to use program that will let you view PES files on your computer.
  2. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/9\/9e\/Open-a-PES-File-on-PC-or-Mac-Step-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Open-a-PES-File-on-PC-or-Mac-Step-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/9\/9e\/Open-a-PES-File-on-PC-or-Mac-Step-2.jpg\/aid11112596-v4-728px-Open-a-PES-File-on-PC-or-Mac-Step-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":344,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":544,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    You'll find this in the right side of the browser window. A new page will load and the download will start automatically.
    • You can provide your email if you want to receive tips on using File Browser Plus 3.
    Advertisement
  3. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/3\/34\/Open-a-PES-File-on-PC-or-Mac-Step-3.jpg\/v4-460px-Open-a-PES-File-on-PC-or-Mac-Step-3.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/3\/34\/Open-a-PES-File-on-PC-or-Mac-Step-3.jpg\/aid11112596-v4-728px-Open-a-PES-File-on-PC-or-Mac-Step-3.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":344,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":545,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    The file will save in the Downloads folder unless you change it.
  4. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/4\/43\/Open-a-PES-File-on-PC-or-Mac-Step-4.jpg\/v4-460px-Open-a-PES-File-on-PC-or-Mac-Step-4.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/4\/43\/Open-a-PES-File-on-PC-or-Mac-Step-4.jpg\/aid11112596-v4-728px-Open-a-PES-File-on-PC-or-Mac-Step-4.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":346,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":548,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    You'll most likely find this in the Downloads folder.
    • You may have to allow the program permissions to continue.
  5. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/7\/73\/Open-a-PES-File-on-PC-or-Mac-Step-5.jpg\/v4-460px-Open-a-PES-File-on-PC-or-Mac-Step-5.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/7\/73\/Open-a-PES-File-on-PC-or-Mac-Step-5.jpg\/aid11112596-v4-728px-Open-a-PES-File-on-PC-or-Mac-Step-5.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":347,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":549,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    • Read all agreements before continuing.
  6. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/7\/7e\/Open-a-PES-File-on-PC-or-Mac-Step-6.jpg\/v4-460px-Open-a-PES-File-on-PC-or-Mac-Step-6.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/7\/7e\/Open-a-PES-File-on-PC-or-Mac-Step-6.jpg\/aid11112596-v4-728px-Open-a-PES-File-on-PC-or-Mac-Step-6.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    You'll find this in your Start Menu.
  7. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/f\/f6\/Open-a-PES-File-on-PC-or-Mac-Step-7.jpg\/v4-460px-Open-a-PES-File-on-PC-or-Mac-Step-7.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/f\/f6\/Open-a-PES-File-on-PC-or-Mac-Step-7.jpg\/aid11112596-v4-728px-Open-a-PES-File-on-PC-or-Mac-Step-7.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":346,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":548,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    You'll have a 14-day free trial, after which the app costs $29.95.
  8. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/1\/10\/Open-a-PES-File-on-PC-or-Mac-Step-8.jpg\/v4-460px-Open-a-PES-File-on-PC-or-Mac-Step-8.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/1\/10\/Open-a-PES-File-on-PC-or-Mac-Step-8.jpg\/aid11112596-v4-728px-Open-a-PES-File-on-PC-or-Mac-Step-8.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":346,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":548,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    Your file browser will open.
  9. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/e\/e3\/Open-a-PES-File-on-PC-or-Mac-Step-9.jpg\/v4-460px-Open-a-PES-File-on-PC-or-Mac-Step-9.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/e\/e3\/Open-a-PES-File-on-PC-or-Mac-Step-9.jpg\/aid11112596-v4-728px-Open-a-PES-File-on-PC-or-Mac-Step-9.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":344,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":545,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    • Your PES file will open in File Viewer Plus 3.
    10. Advertisement
Method 2
Method 2 of 2:

Using StitchBuddy for Mac

PDF download Download Article
  1. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/2\/2c\/Open-a-PES-File-on-PC-or-Mac-Step-10.jpg\/v4-460px-Open-a-PES-File-on-PC-or-Mac-Step-10.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/2\/2c\/Open-a-PES-File-on-PC-or-Mac-Step-10.jpg\/aid11112596-v4-728px-Open-a-PES-File-on-PC-or-Mac-Step-10.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    You'll find this on your Dock or Applications folder.
    • Login if prompted. You'll be prompted to create an Apple ID if you don't have one.
  2. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/d\/d2\/Open-a-PES-File-on-PC-or-Mac-Step-11.jpg\/v4-460px-Open-a-PES-File-on-PC-or-Mac-Step-11.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/d\/d2\/Open-a-PES-File-on-PC-or-Mac-Step-11.jpg\/aid11112596-v4-728px-Open-a-PES-File-on-PC-or-Mac-Step-11.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":348,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":551,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    You'll find the search bar in the left of the app window.
  3. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/0\/0e\/Open-a-PES-File-on-PC-or-Mac-Step-12.jpg\/v4-460px-Open-a-PES-File-on-PC-or-Mac-Step-12.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/0\/0e\/Open-a-PES-File-on-PC-or-Mac-Step-12.jpg\/aid11112596-v4-728px-Open-a-PES-File-on-PC-or-Mac-Step-12.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":348,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":551,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
  4. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/3\/31\/Open-a-PES-File-on-PC-or-Mac-Step-13.jpg\/v4-460px-Open-a-PES-File-on-PC-or-Mac-Step-13.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/3\/31\/Open-a-PES-File-on-PC-or-Mac-Step-13.jpg\/aid11112596-v4-728px-Open-a-PES-File-on-PC-or-Mac-Step-13.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":347,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":549,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    The app will take a few seconds to download to your Mac.
  5. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/f\/fe\/Open-a-PES-File-on-PC-or-Mac-Step-14.jpg\/v4-460px-Open-a-PES-File-on-PC-or-Mac-Step-14.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/f\/fe\/Open-a-PES-File-on-PC-or-Mac-Step-14.jpg\/aid11112596-v4-728px-Open-a-PES-File-on-PC-or-Mac-Step-14.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":346,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":547,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    You can search for this file in Spotlight
    Mac Spotlight
    {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/e\/ea\/Macspotlight.png","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/e\/ea\/Macspotlight.png\/30px-Macspotlight.png","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":460,"bigWidth":30,"bigHeight":30,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>I edited this screenshot of a Mac icon.\n<\/p><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a><br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    .
    • Once you click on the file, it will open in StitchBuddy.
    6. Advertisement



Expert Q&A

Ask a Question
200 characters left
Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered.
Submit
      Advertisement

      Tips

      Submit a Tip
      All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published
      Name
      Please provide your name and last initial
      Submit
      Thanks for submitting a tip for review!

      You Might Also Like

      How to
      Extract a GZ File on Windows, Linux, Mac, & Mobile
      How to
      Open BIN Files
      How to
      Create a TXT File on Mac
      4 Simple Ways to Scan and Save Documents
      How to
      Open TMP Files
      How to
      Open DLL Files
      How to
      Install APK Files on Android
      How to
      Clear up Unnecessary Files on Your PC
      How to
      Compress Large Files
      How to
      Open a DAT File
      How to
      Transfer Files to an SD Card on Android
      6 Simple Ways to Play SWF Files Without Adobe Flash Player
      How to
      Use 7-Zip to Compress Files to the Smallest Size
      3 Easy Ways to Protect a Folder With a Password
      Advertisement

      About This Article

      Article Summary X

      1. Go to https://fileviewerplus.com/open/pes .
      2. Click Download Now .
      3. Open the .exe file.
      4. Follow the Setup Wizard.
      5. Open File Viewer Plus 3 .
      6. Click Open a file .
      7. Navigate to and click on your file.

      Did this summary help you?
      Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 31,440 times.

      Is this article up to date?

      Advertisement