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BE EmbroideryStudio – professional software for professional results

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Brother BE EmbroideryStudio

Brother BE EmbroideryStudio software

When you need powerful yet intuitive embroidery design and digitisation software, we’ve got you covered.

  • 220+ built-in fonts 
  • Team Name feature – same logo, different names, same design 
  • Free CorelDRAW license included 
  • Vector editing for enhanced logo work 
  • Use the same design across different products – embroidery, cutting, printing, engraving 
  • Letting KIOSK for super-fast personalisation inc. standard blanks layouts 
  • Advanced stitch effects inc Trapunto and Hand Stitch 
  • Auto-Fabric Assistant – same design optimised for different fabrics at the touch of a button 
  • Auto-digitising – Smart Design, PhotoFlash, Reef PhotoStitch, Color PhotoStitch  

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A user creating professional logos easily with CorelDRAW.

Ideal for logo work – free CorelDRAW license


CorelDRAW’s seamless vector editing tools make it ideal for high quality logo work. Reduce workflows with artwork prep and vector-to-stitch conversion all in one place. 


One design adapted for multiple project formats.

Diversify your offering


With full vector and bitmap graphics software use the same design across multiple product lines – from embroidery, to cutting, to printing, to engraving. 


Lettering KIOSK function.

Lettering KIOSK function


With predefined layouts, just modify text and colour. Using a non-standard blank? Create your own and save for continued use.


Illustration of name function feature on screen.

Team name function


Same logo, different name, less time. No need to make separate design files for each one, so you’ll finish a team’s worth of shirts before a game’s finished. 


A sophisticated design on rich blue fabric with stylish detail.

Unique design in seconds


Choose from styles such as Trapunto and Hand Stitch, which can be applied as effects to other stitches. For a truly hand stitch feel, users can add in statin, tatami, running and back stitches. 


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Quality stitch outs every time


The Auto-Fabric Assistant ensures quality stitch outs every time, no matter which ‘difficult’ fabric you’re working with. Same pattern, different fabrics? Easily switch within the settings menu. 


Auto-digitizing example in Brother BE EmbroideryStudio.

Auto-Digitizing included as standard


Whether that’s Smart Design, PhotoFlash, Reef PhotoStitch or Color PhotoStitch, it’s all possible with the touch of a button. Reduced workflow steps keep set up times low and profits high.


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PE-Design embroidery software – expand your creative embroidery output

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PE-Design Software

PE-Design software

Expand your creativity with Brother’s innovative digitising software*.

  • Photostitch
  • Hundreds of built-in fonts and designs
  • Powerful quilting features
  • Easy and intuitive to use
  • Compatible with ScanNCut 

*Please note: some older versions of PE-Design may not be compatible with Windows 11. Please check here to see which versions are compatible.

 

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User interface displaying a variety of embroidery and stitch design options.

Advanced layout and editing


Create your own unique embroidery and stitch designs. Or use/edit the hundreds of built-in fonts and designs.


Close-up view of a design pattern in blue and gold threads.

Powerful quilting designs


Design beautifully bespoke fill patterns, echo stippling and decorative stippling.


Device connectivity with PE-Design.

Connected compatibility


Import your favourite FCM files to create treasured embroidery. 


PE-Design 11 beside Brother machine.

Luminaire XP and Aveneer EV users – exclusive features! 


Luminaire XP and Aveneer EV users – exclusive features! 

  • Create large split embroidery designs using the largest hoop 
  • Enhance the split pattern functionality and precision using the snowman marking position sticker 
  • Wirelessly transfer your embroidery and stitch designs to your machine

Brother PE-Design 11.

Is it time to upgrade?


Unlock an astonishing number of features by updating to PE-Design 11, the latest in Brother’s digitising software.

If you’re using PE-Design 5, 6, 7 or 8 you can quickly upgrade to PE-Design 10. If you’re already using PE-Design 10, upgrade to PE-Design 11.

Speak to your local dealer about the PE-Design upgrade kits today.

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Important notice for Windows 11 users

Please note older versions of PE-Design may not be compatible with Windows 11.

To see if your PE-Design is compatible, please check here.

If your version of PE-Design is not compatible it's possible to upgrade to PE-Design 10 or higher. Contact your dealer if you would like to upgrade. Find a dealer.

BEaaS name designer – personalisation just got easier

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BEaaS Name Designer

Personalisation just got easier with the BEaaS Name Designer

With Brother’s BEaaS Name Designer application (additional purchase necessary), anyone can easily convert text to embroidery data and wirelessly transfer it to a compatible Brother embroidery machine.

  • More choice – fonts, colours, frame sizes, font size, thread density settings, character spacing adjuster and under-sewing options
  • Eliminate errors – customers type direct into the web application
  • Faster workflow – stitch out while a new customer types
  • Save time – limit customer font colour selection to the threads on your machine
  • Expand – add personalisation as a service
  • Compatible with PR1060W, PR1055X and PR680W embroidery machines

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BEaaS platform screen navigation close-up.

No software, no installation, no training


Get your personalisation business up and running in no time. The BEaaS web app is cloud-based, so there’s no need to install any software. Its easy interface means customers can use it straight away. And we’ve made it so easy – new starters can use it on their first day of work!


Brother embroidery machine stitching name on fabric.

Keep organised


Use the integrated memo function to easily manage each customer’s generated embroidery data. All data is stored safely in the cloud for easy retrieval for each customer. With no need to save data on your own hardware, you won’t need to purchase extra storage facilities.


Users enjoying BEaaS experience.

Give the customer control


By facilitating customer data input you can connect them to the personalisation process. Eliminate errors, save time and store their design data for repeated use. With a realistic 3D preview, customers can preview the finished result in advance.


Various fonts and colours options on screen.

Expand your font and colour choice


With 124 built-in fonts and 24 colours you can offer over and beyond when it comes to personalisation. Don’t want to slow down the workflow or keep changing thread colours? Limit which fonts and colours are available to your customers. For advanced users, the app can adjust the space between characters, set the embroidery size limit, thread density and whether to strengthen the embroidery with under-sewing.


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*Termination.
Brother shall have the right to terminate this EULA at any time by providing a written notice to you if you commit a material breach of any terms of this EULA and fail to immediately rectify such breach upon Brother’s request.

We may terminate the Service without prior notice to you. We will notify you of the termination by any means we deem it reasonable. In no event shall Brother be liable for any loss arising out of, or in connection with the termination of the Service.

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When you need powerful yet intuitive embroidery design and digitisation software, we’ve got you covered. Feature rich, time saving, professional output – especially designed for embroidery professionals and top tier hobbyists.

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Personalisation just got easier with the BEaaS Name Designer. Eliminate errors, speed up your embroidery personalisation workflow, save time and expand your business offering all with one cloud-based name designer service.

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Best suited to advanced embroiderers.  Enjoy unbridled creativity with our newest and most advanced embroidery design software: PE-Design 11. Building on the success of its predecessor – PE-Design 10 – this updated version offers new and enhanced features for creating unique embroidery designs, stitches and quilt fill patterns.

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PE-Design Plus 2 is a fantastic software suite for your embroidery machine. Turn your favourite photo or illustration files into unique designs and set your creativity free. 

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