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.PHB Format Guide

.PHB Embroidery File Format

PHB (Brother Home Horizontal) is an older Brother embroidery format used by horizontal-loading Brother home machines. While PES is now the standard, many older Brother designs are distributed in PHB format.

Used by: Brother

Compatible machines: Brother NX800, Brother PC8500D, Brother PC2800, Babylock older models

Quick Facts

Extension.phb
Full NameBrother PHB
BrandBrother
Max Colors99
Read✓ Supported
Write✓ Supported
Stitch TypesRunning stitch, Satin stitch, Fill stitch
ReadableWritable

How to Open .PHB Files

  1. 1Open Brother PE-Design or compatible software.
  2. 2Go to File → Open and select PHB.
  3. 3Open your .phb file.

How to Save / Export .PHB Files

  1. 1Go to File → Save As.
  2. 2Select Brother PHB (.phb).
  3. 3Save your file.

Color Information

PHB includes thread color data from Brother's thread catalog, similar to PES.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between PHB and PES?
PHB is an older Brother format for horizontal-loading machines. PES is the current standard. Modern Brother machines read PES; older ones may require PHB. Use our converter to switch between them.

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Related Formats

.PES.PHC.DST

Common .PHB Conversions

.PHB → .DST.PHB → .PES.PHB → .JEF.PHB → .VP3.PHB → .EXP.PHB → .HUS.PHB → .XXX.PHB → .SEW

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