Brother Ped Basic Software

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SoftwarePed-basic

Last Update: 11 May, 2020

Note:
The Windows 10 Home and Windows 10 Pro editions are supported.
The Windows editions for Mobile or embedded devices are not supported.

Home Sewing Machines / Embroidery Machines

The following chart shows the compatibility information for Windows 10 when your machine is connected with a USB cable to the PC.

Refer to the following chart to see if your product is supported with Windows 10.

Some models may need updated firmware to function with Windows 10.

If you need the latest software update for your machine, use the download link in the following chart.
Follow the update instructions on the download page.

Available

The product is compatible with Windows 10.
Available *1The product is compatible with Windows 10 after updating the firmware to the latest version.
Click the link below to visit the software download page for your product and install the latest firmware following the procedure on the download page.
* If your machine is already updated to the latest version, it is compatible with Windows 10.
Available *2The product is compatible with Windows 10, but some PC's may not recognize the machine with a USB connection.
If the PC does not recognize the Brother machine, use a USB flash drive or a Compact flash drive to transfer the file to the machine, or try with another PC.
Available *3The product is available on Windows 10 after updating the firmware to the latest version.
Click the link below to visit the software download page for your product and install the latest firmware following the procedure on the download page.
After updating the firmware, you can use a PC to load the pattern data from the Removable disk, or to save the pattern data in the Removable disk with a USB connection.
Note:
The upgrade mode is not supported on the machine when using the USB connection.
Note:
After updating the firmware, some PC's may not recognize the machine with a USB connection. If the PC does not recognize the Brother machine, use a USB flash drive or a Compact flash drive to transfer the file to the machine, or try with another PC.
Model NameCompatibilityDownload & Information
Windows 10 Home /
Windows 10 Pro
32bit64bit
Innov-is XV8550D

Available

Download page
Innov-is XV8500D

Available

Download page
Innov-is 6750D

Available

Download page
Innov-is 6700D

Available

Download page
nnov-is 6000D

Available

Download page
Innov-is VM6200D

Available

Download page
Innov-is VM5200

Available

Download page
Innov-is VM5100

Available

Download page
Innov-is BQ3050

Available

Download page
Innov-is BQ2450

Available

Download page
Innov-is VQ3000

Available

Download page
Innov-is VQ2400

Available

Download page
Innov-is VE2300

Available

Download page
Innov-is VE2200

Available

Download page
Innov-is BP2150L

Available

Download page
Innov-is BP2100

Available

Download page
Innov-is 5000

Available *2

-
Innov-is 4750D

Available *2

Download page
Innov-is 4750D upgraded
with Premium Upgrade Package

Available *2

Download page
Innov-is 4500D

Available *2

Download page
Innov-is 4500D upgraded
with Premium Upgrade Package

Available *2

Download page
Innov-is 4000D/ 4000

Available *2

Download page
Innov-is 4000D/ 4000 upgraded
with Premium Package

Available *2

Download page
Innov-is 4000D/ 4000 upgraded
with Premium Upgrade Package

Available *2

Download page
Innov-is 2800D

Available *2

Download page
Innov-is 2500D

Available *2

Download page
Innov-is 2500D upgraded
with Premium Package

Available *2

Download page
Innov-is 1500D/ 1500

Available *1

Download page
NX-2000

Available

-
QC-1000

Available *1

Download page
Innov-is 1200

Available *1

Download page
PE-700II

Available

Download page
PE-750D (with USB)

Available

-
Innov-is 900D

Available

Download page
HE300

Available

-
HE-240

Available

Download page
LB-6810

Available

-
LB-6800

Available

Download page
SB7500

Available

-
SE-425

Available

-
SE-400

Available

Download page
HE-1

Available

-
PE540D

Available

-
PE525

Available

-
PE500

Available

-
PE-430

Available

Download page
PR1050X

Available

Download page
PR1000e

Available

Download page
PR-1000

Available

Download page
PR670E/670EC

Available

Download page
PR655/655C

Available

Download page
PR650e/650eC

Available

Download page
PR-650/650C

Available

Download page
PR-620/620C Available *3 Download page
PR-600II/600IIC

Available *3

Download page
PR-600/600C

Available *3

Download page
PRS100

Available

Download page

Embroidery Design Software System

The following chart shows the compatibility information for Windows 10 and your embroidery design software.

Some models may need software upate to function with Windows 10.

If you need the latest software update for your product, go to the download page for your product on the Brother support website by using the download link in the chart.
Follow the update instructions on the download page.

Available

The product is compatible with Windows 10.
Available *4

The product is compatible with Windows 10 after updating the software to the latest version.
Visit the software download page for your product and install the latest software following the procedure on the download page.

* Read the instructions on the software download page before installing into Windows 10.

Available *5

The product is compatible with Windows 10 after installing the latest software.
Click the link below to visit the software download page for your product and install the latest software following the procedure on the download page.

* Read the instructions on the software download page before installing into Windows 10.

Note *6

Limited functionality in Windows 10.

Your PC needs to meet the following system requirements to use the software.

To connect the Card read/write unit for PE-DESIGN, an RS-232C Serial port is required.

* If your PC does not have the required port, the software will not function with your PC.

Not available

The product is not compatible with Windows 10.
Model NameCompatibilityDownload & Information
Windows 10 Home /
Windows 10 Pro
32bit64bit
PE-DESIGN 11

Available

Available

Download page
PE-DESIGN 10

Available

Available

Download page
PE-DESIGN NEXT

Available

Available

Download page
PE-DESIGN 8

Available

Available

Download page
PE-DESIGN Ver.7

Available *4

(Read information)

Available *4

(Read information)


Software : 7.12 / Driver : 3.0

PE-DESIGN Ver.6

Not available

Not available

-
PE-DESIGN Ver.5

Not available

Not available

Do not install PE-DESIGN Version 5 using the CD-ROM included with the product to a PC with Windows 10. Installation will cause the Windows operating system to not start.

PE-DESIGN Ver.4

Not available

Not available

-
PE-DESIGN Ver.3

Not available

Not available

-
PE-DESIGN Ver.2Note *6

Not available

-
PE-DESIGN PLUS2

Available

Available

Download page
PE-DESIGN PLUS

Available

Available

-
PE-DESIGN Lite

Available

Available

-
PED-Basic

Available *5

(Read information)

Available *5

(Read information)


Software : 1.07 / Driver : 3.0


Do not install the software using the CD-ROM included with the product.
Use the installer posted on the download page.

Introduction

This is a trial version of PE-DESIGN 11 which allows you to try PE-DESIGN 11 (Personal Embroidery Design Software System) with limited functions.

  • Brother is not responsible for damage to or loss of any equipment, media, programs or data related to the use of this trial version.
  • If a product version of PE-DESIGN 11 has already been installed on your PC, do not install this trial version.
  • If you purchase a product version of PE-DESIGN 11, be sure to uninstall this trial version before installing the product version.
  • In order to install the software on Windows Operating System, you must log on to the computer using an account with administrator privileges. For details on logging on to the computer using an account with administrator privileges, refer to the Windows manual.

Downloads

LanguageFile NameSizeRelease DateFile
Englishped11trial_eng.exe107 MB11/30/2018Download
Françaisped11trial_fre.exe138 MB11/30/2018Download
Deutschped11trial_ger.exe134 MB11/30/2018Download
Nederlandsped11trial_dut.exe135 MB11/30/2018Download
Italianoped11trial_ita.exe135 MB11/30/2018Download
Españolped11trial_spa.exe113 MB11/30/2018Download
Portuguêsped11trial_por.exe116 MB11/30/2018Download

Read before downloading

  1. Click the Download link above for the desired language.
  2. End-User License Agreement for Brother Software window will appear.
  3. After reading the End-User License Agreement (EULA), click I Accept button if you agree.
  4. The file download will start.
  5. After downloading the file, go back to this page and refer to the following installation instructions.

System Requirements

Before installing the software on your computer, make sure that the computer meets the following minimum PC requirements.

Operating systemWindows 7, 8.1, 10 (32 or 64 bit)
Processor1 GHz or more
Memory1 GB or more
Hard diskFree space 600 MB
MonitorXGA (1024 × 768), 16-bit color or higher
DeviceMouse
Internet accessRequired for installing PE-DESIGN 11 (Trial Version), opening Online Instruction Manual

How to install the program to your hard drive

This section describes how to install the software.

  1. Double-click on the downloaded ped11trial_eng/_fre/_ger/_dut/_ita/_spa/_por.exe file with File Explorer (Windows 10/8.1) or Windows Explorer (Windows 7).
  2. The User Account Control dialog box appears.
  3. Click Yes.
  4. The InstallShield Wizard for PE-DESIGN 11 (Trial Version) starts up, and the first dialog box appears.
  5. Follow the installation screen directions to install the software.
  6. When the dialog box of installation completion appears, click Finish to complete the installation of the software.
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* After finishing the installation, it is no problem to delete the downloaded file 'ped11trial_eng/_fre/_ger/_dut/_ita/_spa/_por.exe'.

How to uninstall the program from your hard drive

This section describes how to uninstall the software.

For Windows 10 users:

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  1. Click (Start button) , and then click (Settings).
  2. Click Apps .
  3. In the Apps & features window, select PE-DESIGN 11 (Trial Version) and click Uninstall.
    ⇒ The message This app and its related info will be uninstalled. will be displayed.
  4. Click Uninstall. If User Account Control message appears, click Yes.

For Windows 8.1 users:

  1. Position the mouse pointer in the Start screen to display the down arrow in the lower-left corner of the screen, and click it.
    ⇒ The list of applications appears.
  2. Right-click PE-DESIGN 11 (Layout & Editing), which appears under the title PE-DESIGN 11 (Trial Version).
    ⇒ The taskbar appears at the bottom of the screen.
  3. Click Uninstall in the taskbar to run the application as an administrator.
    ⇒ The Programs and Features window appears.
  4. In the Programs and Features window, select PE-DESIGN 11 (Trial Version) and click Uninstall.
    ⇒ A dialog box appears.
  5. Click Remove to uninstall the application.
    ⇒ The following message appears shortly after uninstallation begins.
  6. Click Yes.
    ⇒ If the software has been successfully uninstalled, a dialog box appears.
  7. Click Finish.

For Windows 7 users:

  1. Click (Start button) , then Control Panel. Select Programs and Features in the Control Panel window.
  2. Select PE-DESIGN 11 (Trial Version), and then click Uninstall.

Starting Up the Application

This section describes how to start up the software.

For Windows 10 users:

Click (Start button). A list of applications appears. Click PE-DESIGN 11 (Layout & Editing), which appears under the title PE-DESIGN 11 (Trial Version).
When the application starts up, the Startup Wizard will appear.

For Windows 8.1 users:

Click the down arrow in the bottom-left corner of the Start screen to show the All Apps view, and then click PE-DESIGN 11 (Layout & Editing)under the title PE-DESIGN 11 (Trial Version) in the screen.
When the application starts up, the Startup Wizard will appear.

For Windows 7 users:

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Click (Start button) , then All Programs, then PE-DESIGN 11 (Trial Version), and then click PE-DESIGN 11 (Layout & Editing).
When the application starts up, the Startup Wizard will appear.

Differences between the trial version and the product version

The trial version of PE-DESIGN 11 does not have the following functions.
Also, the trial version has less sample data than the product version.

Layout & Editing
  • Saving a created data
  • Transferring a design to a card, a USB media and a machine
  • Transferring a design to a machine via wireless network
  • Transferring a design by using the Link function
  • Outputting Name Drop data
  • Importing a design from a card or a machine
  • Importing a design from a machine via wireless network
  • Wireless network connectivity
  • Exporting an FCM File
  • Exporting a design into other formats
  • Printing
  • Converting TrueType Font to an embroidery pattern

The following applications and features are not available on the trial version of PE-DESIGN 11.

  • Design Center, Programmable Stitch Creator, Font Creator, Design Database, Stitch Design Factory and Link
  • Displaying the embroidery designs in PES format as thumbnails with File Explorer (Windows 10/8.1) or Windows Explorer (Windows 7)

How to open Online Instruction Manual

An Online Instruction Manual is available. To open the manual, follow the procedure below. (Internet access is required.)

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Viewing from the Start screen

For Windows 10 users:

Click (Start button). Click the title PE-DESIGN 11 (Trial Version) and then select Online Instruction Manual.

For Windows 8.1 users:

Click the down arrow in the bottom-left corner of the Start screen to show the All Apps view, and then Click Online Instruction Manual under the title PE-DESIGN 11 (Trial Version) in the screen.

For Windows 7 users:

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Click (Start button) , then All Programs, then PE-DESIGN 11 (Trial Version)], then Online Instruction Manual.

How To Use The Brother Ped Basic

Viewing from the application

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Click Help in the menu bar at the top of the window, and then select