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Brother PE Embroidery Format (.pes)

The PES file extension stands for "Brother PE Embroidery Format", developed by Brother Industries for their embroidery machines. PES files contain detailed instructions for stitching patterns, including design information, colors, and machine commands like "stop", "jump", and "trim". Initially exclusive to Brother machines, the format's utility led to its broader adoption in the embroidery industry. PES files are primarily created using Brother's PE-Design software and are compatible with various home embroidery machines, including Babylock and Bernina.

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Continuous Acquisition and Life-cycle Support Type 1 Image (.cal)

The CAL file extension, known as CALS (Continuous Acquisition and Life-cycle Support) Type 1 Image, is a 1-bit black-and-white raster image format developed by the U.S. Department of Defense in the mid-1980s to standardize graphics data interchange for military documentation. It is primarily used for storing and sharing monochrome images while retaining orientation metadata. The format supports both uncompressed and compressed (using CCITT Group 4 compression) images.

CAL Converter

How to convert PES to CAL?

  1. Upload PES File

    Select a PES image from your computer, or drag & drop it on the page.

  2. Select PES Tools

    Pick any PES to CAL tools if you need to edit your PES file, then click the Convert button.

  3. Download Your CAL

    After the convert is complete, click on the Download button to get your CAL image.

Convert PES to CAL

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change PES format to CAL?

To change PES format to CAL, upload your PES file to proceed to the preview page. Use any available tools if you want to edit and manipulate your PES file. Click on the convert button and wait for the convert to complete. Download the converted CAL file afterward.

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Convert PES to CAL on macOS

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your macOS system.

  1. Open macOS Terminal.
  2. Either cd to PES file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your PES_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert PES_INPUT_FILE --to cal

Convert PES to CAL on Windows

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Windows system.

  1. Open Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell.
  2. Either cd to PES file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your PES_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert PES_INPUT_FILE --to cal

Convert PES to CAL on Linux

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Linux system.

  1. Open Linux Terminal.
  2. Either cd to PES file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your PES_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert PES_INPUT_FILE --to cal

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