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Basic information about JEF file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension JEF（*.JEF or *.jef）, 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 JEF file yourself.

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


1.Detail information about JEF file extension: Janome Embroidery Format

File type Janome Embroidery Format Category Data Files
Developer Janome File format Binary
Description JEF file is a Janome Embroidery Format developed by Janome. Embroidery format used by Janome sewing machines; contains stitching patterns and sewing instructions for creating embroideries; native format used by Janome sewing software, but also recognized by Embrid Suite.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert JEF files

Windows		 Janome Artistic Digitizer
BALARAD Embird Studio
Embroidery Software
Janome Customizer
Janome Digitalizer Pro
Janome Digitizer
OESD ARTsizer
TrueSizer e2

macOS		 Convert It, Mac



How to convert JEF files to another file format?

There are 19 records in our database eligible for JEF files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve JEF to another files conversion, you may use the option.

JEF to ART JEF to BMC JEF to CND JEF to DSB
JEF to DST JEF to EMB JEF to EXP JEF to HUS
JEF to JAN JEF to JPEG JEF to JPG JEF to PDF
JEF to PES JEF to PHC JEF to SEW JEF to SVG
JEF to VIP JEF to VP3 JEF to XXX


How to convert another files to JEF file format?

There are 48 records in our database eligible for another files to JEF file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to JEF conversion, you may use the option.

EMB to JEF DSB to JEF PEC to JEF BMC to JEF
DST to JEF PCM to JEF VIP to JEF PES to JEF
SEW to JEF HUS to JEF PDF to JEF SVG to JEF
ART60 to JEF TTF to JEF CDR to JEF PSD to JEF
JPG to JEF THR to JEF GIF to JEF JPEG to JEF
SHV to JEF PNG to JEF EPS to JEF DXF to JEF
ART to JEF TIFF to JEF PHC to JEF AI to JEF
EXP to JEF VP3 to JEF WMF to JEF XXX to JEF
JAN to JEF CND to JEF CSD to JEF BMP to JEF
TIF to JEF GEN to JEF EOF to JEF OFM to JEF
PCS to JEF PEM to JEF DAT to JEF EMD to JEF
GNC to JEF JP3 to JEF EDR to JEF STX to JEF


Can't open a JEF 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.JEF”。

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 JEF extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support JEF 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 JEF 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 JEF file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a JEF 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 JEF file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the JEF 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.