by detailslady 20 Mar 2014

Does anyone know of a free software program that will be able to change a .pes or .vp3 file to a .art format??

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by Patricia109 27 Apr 2014

Have you tried the free Bernina software?
Don't know if this link will be it or not. http://bernina-artlink.software.i...
Good luck!

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jmweller by jmweller 28 Apr 2014

Artlink will do it. Download Artlink from the Bernina website, then open it on your computer. Click on the little open folder (top left) and under "Files of type" scroll down to "All Files." Then locate the design you want to open from there, and save it to ART. Hope this is helpful.
Maureen

mops by mops 28 Apr 2014

No, it will not. It lets you convert from ART but not to it, unless you are combining designs already in Art. Only the bought Bernina programs will do that.

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by katydid 24 Apr 2014

Which software and machine do you have? If you have Art software you should be able to open other formats except jef.. You can either send with a cable to your machine or use a USB stick. I love my Berninas!! Kay

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by manami 24 Apr 2014

I also wanted a software to convert to Art, and I found out that only Bernina software (which is very expensive) can do that. Hugs, Yoriko

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by anssmile 21 Apr 2014

I do not believe you can get ANY free software to convert to art. Only Bernina's software can convert it. Ask your dealer if they can help you with conversions?

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anssmile by anssmile 22 Apr 2014

I use Embird, and it can not convert to .art. When I asked the local Embird supplier about that, he said Bernina machines can use other formats, he NEVER needed to convert anything to .art, as the other formats (.pes, .EXP etc) can be used by Bernina.

I googled it, and from what I found on the internet, Bernina can use other formats, you do not have to convert to art. Read this article on Facebook if you have access to Facebook, they talk about various Bernina machines and the formats used. All said they do not need .art.

Link to Facebook Discussion:
https://www.facebook.com/DesignsB...

Hope this helps!
Anneliese

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by simsim 21 Apr 2014

Hi detailslady there is a program it is could MY EDITOR it is totally
free and you can change the formats for most sewing machines even the industrial ones, plus you can edit the designs. I have been using this software for years and its fantastic, You can download i free from the internet.
have fun
Teresa

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mops by mops 21 Apr 2014

No, you can't do it in that one either. You can convert from ART but not to it. Bernina software is the only one that can convert to ART.

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by yvonnevanwerkhoven 22 Mar 2014

If you google bernina free software downloads you will find a free convertion and resizing program

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mops by mops 22 Mar 2014

Bernina has made sure they you can convert to ART exclusively in their own (expensive) software and not in their free one either - that let you convert from ART (and various other formats) to other formats not the other way round.

yvonnevanwerkhoven by yvonnevanwerkhoven 22 Mar 2014

I just checked and you are so right...sorry about that one

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by anssmile 21 Mar 2014

Hi,

You do need Bernina software to convert to art, the other software programs are not licenced to convert to art.

Regards
Anneliese

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by detailslady 20 Mar 2014

Thank you for your suggestions!! I will check them out. I currently digitize with 5D and/or Floriani, but cannot seem to save in .art

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mops by mops 21 Mar 2014

Jrob is right, you need Bernina software to do that.

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by noah 20 Mar 2014

Sew what pro does it all i think

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noah by noah 20 Mar 2014

no i checked no Art but it does the rest ok

jerrib by jerrib 22 Mar 2014

See Carolyn, you will be an expert in SWP before long.

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by jrob Moderator 20 Mar 2014

You cannot convert to ART except with Bernina Artista software. If you have that software you can convert PES, VP3, VIP, HUS, DST, XXX, EXP, PEC, EMD, SHV, SEW, PCS ,PCD, PCQ, PCM, CSD to ART.

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katydid by katydid 24 Apr 2014

Yes, we both have ART. The new machines are using EXP. but I think the software is still art for them also. I have up graded my software but keep my older 730 Embroidery machine. I love her too much to trade! Kay

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by dragonflyer 20 Mar 2014

I'm not totally sure here, but I think that the programs noted below will convert Art format to another like Pes or Hus or Vip...but I do not think that they will convert these formats to Art...that is my understanding...

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jrob by jrob 20 Mar 2014

You are correct Kim.

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by drro 20 Mar 2014

Wilcom Truesizer:>) LInk is attached.

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ilv2sew by ilv2sew 20 Mar 2014

i use tajima DG/ml by Pulse ambassador

mops by mops 21 Mar 2014

Neither of them convert to ART, only from it to other formats.

simsim by simsim 21 Apr 2014

Hi detailslady there is a program it is could MY EDITOR it is totally
free and you can change the formats for most sewing machines even the industrial ones, plus you can edit the designs. I have been using this software for years and its fantastic, You can download i free from the internet.
have fun
Teresa

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