No. 19 of 28 ·Embroidery Design Software

Brother PE-DESIGN 11

Windows

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One barScore 5.0

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely1 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Brother PE-DESIGN 11 is ranked #19 of 28 in embroidery design software on Freedom251. It runs on Windows. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered.

Brother PE-DESIGN 11 plans and pricing

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PE-DESIGN 11 Not published Available through local and online Brother dealers help.brother-usa.com · 3 Oct 2026

Compared on embroidery design software

Free plan: No
Auto-digitizing: Yes
Stitch simulation: Yes
Appliqué tools: Yes
Vector import: Yes
Machine file formats: PES, PHC, PHX, DST, EXP, PCS, HUS, VIP, SHV, JEF, SEW, CSD, XXX, PEN
Supported platforms: windows
Maximum hoop size: 297 mm x 465 mm (11-5/8 x 18-1/4 inches), compatible machines only

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The record

Purpose: PE-DESIGN 11 is personal embroidery and sewing digitizing software for casual hobbyists and home-based business entrepreneurs.
Built-in library: The software includes over 1,000 built-in designs and 130 built-in fonts.
Custom creation: Users can create custom fonts, decorative stitches up to 100 mm wide, and designs for reuse across projects.
Photo digitizing: PhotoStitch creates embroidery from photos, and the PhotoStitch, Auto Punch, and Cross Stitch Wizards offer enhanced tracing.
Fabric and color tools: Fabric Selector adjusts sewing attributes according to fabric, and Intelligent Color Sort groups stitches by color to reduce thread changes.
ScanNCut integration: The software imports FCM files and can create FCM files to send to CanvasWorkspace or a wirelessly enabled ScanNCut Home and Hobby Cutting Machine.
Wireless machine integration: PE-DESIGN 11 can wirelessly transfer embroidery designs and sewing stitches with Luminaire XP1, XP2, XP3, Aveneer EV1, and EV1-LE machines.
Trial limitations: The trial version has limited functions and omits saving created data, design transfers, printing, several exports, and tools including Font Creator and Stitch Design Factory.
Computer requirements: Brother lists Windows 10 and 11, Windows 7 and 8.1, a 1 GHz or faster processor, at least 1 GB memory, 600 MB free disk space, and two or more USB ports among the requirements.
Internet requirement: Internet access is required to download the installer, upgrade the PE-DESIGN Software Key, and update PE-DESIGN.
Current downloads: Brother's US download page lists Windows 10 and Windows 11 and shows PE-DESIGN 11 update software dated 09/30/2026.
Support: Brother's product page directs users to its Support Center for drivers, manuals, and troubleshooting and offers access to its Support Team.
Founded: 1908
Headquarters: Nagoya, Japan

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Sources

brother-usa.com/p/design-letter-software/PEDESIGN11· checked 3 Oct 2026
brother-usa.com/sewing-embroidery/software/pe-design-11· checked 3 Oct 2026
brother.com/common/hsm/ped11/ped11trial.html· checked 3 Oct 2026
help.brother-usa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/173137/~/system· checked 3 Oct 2026
support.brother.com/g/b/downloadtop.aspx· checked 3 Oct 2026
help.brother-usa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/183252/~/softwa· checked 3 Oct 2026