PE-DESIGN PLUS2: Brother Embroidery Design Software with PhotoStitch and Digitizing Brother PE-DESIGN PLUS2 brings the full-featured PhotoStitch tool from Brother's flagship PE-DESIGN 10 software to a mid-tier price point. It handles photo-to-embroidery conversion, basic digitizing, appliqué creation, and exports PES files ready for any compatible Brother embroidery machine. A USB security dongle handles copy protection, replacing the older card writer setup. Features PhotoStitch: converts photos into embroidered artwork. Includes easy masking, improved preview, "Select from Candidates," and color reservation. Produces quality stitchouts without increasing stitch count. Same feature set as PE-DESIGN 10. 287 built-in embroidery designs: use individually or layer to build custom arrangements. 40 fonts: 35 standard fonts plus 5 small fonts for text and personalization on fabric. Appliqué Wizard: converts any embroidery design into an appliqué. Exports FCM cut files for precision cutting on the Brother ScanNCut Home and Hobby Cutting Machine. Basic digitizing: add line or region fill stitches to original or imported designs. Design merging: import and combine your own designs within the software. Editing: rotate and resize designs by numerical input. USB security dongle: compact copy protection with no card writer required. File Compatibility Import formats: PES | PHC | DST | EXP | PCS | HUS | VIP | SHV | JEF | SEW | CSD | XXX | PEC Embroidery export: PES only | Appliqué cut export: FCM (ScanNCut) System Requirements OS: Windows Vista, 7, 8.1, or 10 (PC only) | Processor: 1 GHz or higher | Memory: 512MB (1GB recommended) | Hard disk: 300MB free | Display: XGA (1024×768), 16-bit color or higher | Ports: 2 USB ports required | Internet: Required for software updates Browse all Brother embroidery and design software at Quality Sewing.
