can any of you convert a jpg to pes file for me? fairly simple image but I don't have the software. thank you!

A jpg is a picture file, pes is a design file.

What you are asking is for someone to DIGITISE a design for you.

I suggest you upload a copy of the jpg so people can see what it is you want to have digitised as there could be copyright or licensing issues and I don't think anyone would volunteer to digitise a design without first seeing just what they are volunteering for. Whether it is a licensed or copyrighted image and how much work would be involved.

Depending on what the jpg image is, you may even need to get permission from the "owner" of the image.

Hugs and roses and welcome to Cute, where you will learn more about embroidery than you ever thought you wanted to. :-)))
Meganne,
Melide Menschen Designs

You can download a free version of Wilcom Trusizer that can change it after you fool around enough to understand it, I am still trying. Also Pulse Ambassador changes formats and it is free but I can't get it figured out enough to use it yet. Google either one and do the free download. Good luck and happy stitching! Welcome to Cute and relax while you become addicted to this site!