I used Embrilliance Thumbnailler for a long time before I bought my software & still use it. It is great.
I have a Brother machine too.
If I am understanding correctly, your machines each use .pes format. I have Embrilliance Thumbnailer that cost me $39, but is a couple dollars more now since I bought. I LOVE it. You can set for the pes image , or all the formats. It is yours to install in. As many computers as you like. The images are there all the time & you have to do nothing...it even shows them inside a folder. If you want a free program that you can do lots with, in addition to seeing the design full screen, then Wings My Editor is your ticket. I love that also, even tho I have PE Design software. Happy stitching!
Jean I don't need to tell you its almost bedtime so my brain isn't functioning at top speed but if you have Ped designs for one Brother machine wont it work for the other too. I use my softwear - PE8 for both of my Brother machines (The Galaxie 3000 and my PR650) and I have used it for designs a Galaxie 2000 too and now thinking further a number of the PE150, 180. I am now interested in other replies that you have
Hi Jean, I use SewWhat-Pro it's fabulous. I know Carolyn uses it too and I'm sure there are others out there as well. Just wait a while and other Cuties will let you know of their particular programme. Love Chris