With BuzzXplore (which I have) I am supposed to be able to change format and unzip all "on the fly" as they say. I unzipped a bunch of files at once (like 2000+), but then needed to figure out where each came from. Before, I had unzipped one folder at a time and then would place designs in special folders, ie: Have a folder named "Animals" inside that would be multi folders: Bears, Birds, Cats, etc., etc., But have to figure a good way to remember where designs came from originally. Hope this helps a bit. I am still trying to iron out niches... Not to say how far behind I am in it now. *4U ><>

I put mine in folders named from where I got them then use sub folders. ie folder Cuteembroidery subfolder for each catergory like Fonts then another sub folder for each type of font

I use winzip, some designs come zipped in all formats and when unzip they go into a folder and I then choose the format I need. I then send the design to my embroidery folder I created. From there are sub folders such as children, alpha, bugs, etc... I also print off the design before I leave the site so I will have a pic of the design to know what I have and how it looks. I can browse my booklet to see what designs I want to put with others. Each has their own system and you have to find what works best for you. hope this helped your with your ? ------ *4U

I have an embroidery folder, with categories, that I use AFTER I have converted the originals to the form that I use. I think that you have to unzip them first. There are lots of conversion programs- some are really expensive though. I have 4D embroidery that I was lucky to get for a really good price.

I pretty much do what joanie does. I also print out a color chart if I want a copy to browse through without the use of the computer. I have volumns!!! With alphabets I only print one out rather that all 26. Recently, when I name the design for saving I try to remember to add something to remember where it came from. Example: CE for Cute Embroidery at the end of the title. Also, you may be able to use pes as is instead of converting it. I have a Viking and can do that.

Looks like you have plenty of help - *4U

Sounds like we all do it pretty much the same way, main folder, the sub folders, Folder Animals the bears, dogs, cats, etc. Hope we have helped U minnie, I use to b on phone everyday asking my daugh. now where did U say 4 me to put this? She still laughs *4u

My folder are pretty much like everyone elses's (alphabets, animimals etc) only in some files I have sub folers telling me if its an applique, redwork, line drawing, clipart, FSL, lace, border design, candlewich, colorlines, etc.) You will find a system that works for you.

I do the same as the other girls with my folders.I unzip first and then convert to jef format before I save them in their appropriate folder.If you go through customizer you will be able to see your designs before you write them to card.

I file mine in folders named for the site they came from. If they come in .zip file I open rather than save and only copy out the files I need. I use .jef too, so if they are not available in .jef i copy the pes files, along with any pdf, jpgs etc. Every now and then I batch convert. I also print out thumbnail sheets periodically of them all. I find each website designs are similar and tend to find them that way, they sort of 'say' who digitized them.

For any of you beautiful people who need a program to view your designs. The link below is for SewIconz, which allows you to view your designs through Windows Explorer. It's a terrific way to help organise your files with a click and drag feature. There is a 7-day free trial, and the program only costs $20. Hugs and flowers folks, have a fun day.

hi yes we all seem to do the same thing one way or the other, nice to meet you. libby