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Basic information about PHC file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension PHC（*.PHC or *.phc）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the PHC file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the PHC file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the PHC file with their brief description and a list of programs that support PHC file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the PHC file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the PHC file?
  • How to open a PHC file?
  • What programs do I need to open a PHC file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a PHC file?
  • How to convert PHC files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to PHC file format?


1.Detail information about PHC file extension: Home Embroidery

File type Home Embroidery Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PHC file is a Home Embroidery. PHC filename suffix is mostly used for Home Embroidery files. Files with PHC extension may be used by programs distributed for Mac OS, Windows platform. Files with PHC extension are categorized as files. The subset comprises 9 various file formats. Users are advised to use Embird Embroidery Software software for managing PHC files, although 2 other programs can also handle this type of file. Embird Embroidery Software software was developed by BALARAD, s.r.o., and on its official website you may find more information about PHC files or the Embird Embroidery Software software program.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PHC files

Windows		 Embird Embroidery Software
Embroidermodder 2

macOS		 Convert It, Mac



How to convert PHC files to another file format?

There are 7 records in our database eligible for PHC files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve PHC to another files conversion, you may use the option.

PHC to DAT PHC to DST PHC to EMB PHC to JEF
PHC to PES PHC to SVG PHC to VP3


How to convert another files to PHC file format?

There are 5 records in our database eligible for another files to PHC file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to PHC conversion, you may use the option.

JEF to PHC EMB to PHC PES to PHC HUS to PHC
DST to PHC


Can't open a PHC file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.PHC”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the PHC extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support PHC file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of PHC files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a PHC file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a PHC file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a PHC file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the PHC file is damaged.
  • Whether the PHC file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the PHC file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the PHC file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the PHC file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a PHC file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a PHC file.

If the PHC file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.