How to Convert a GIF to PES

Buzz Tools Plus is an embroidery software that clothing makers use to digitize, edit and quilt custom designs. PES is a file format in Buzz Tools that contains stitching design image files used by embroidery machines such as Babylock, Bernina and Brother. The software does not support GIF files. You must convert a GIF file into a BMP file before converting it into a PES file.

Instructions

GIF to BMP

1. Open MS Paint application. To open Paint in a Windows-based system , click "Start" located at the bottom left corner of the screen, click "Programs" then select "Accessories." Select "Paint."

2. Open the GIF file that you want to convert. To open the file in Paint, click "File" and select "Open." Find the GIF file and double-click on it.

3. Click "File" and click "Save As." Click the drop-down option titled "Save type as" and select ".bmp." Click "Save" to save the bitmap image file onto your computer.

BMP to PES

1. Download and install Buzz Tools Plus on your computer. It is a paid software but gives you a free trial period of 21 days.

2. Launch the installed Buzz Tool Plus application.

3. Click "File" and select "New Catalog." You will see a browser window titled "Select Files." Select the converted BMP file and click "OK."

4. Click "Tools" and select "Convert Design Files." A window titled "Convert Design Files" will open.

5. Select "PES" as the file type from the drop-down menu titled "Convert Files to Type."

6. Click "Select Design" in the "Files to Convert" box. Check "Delete Original Files After Conversion" if you want to remove the original BMP file after conversion. Click "Next."

7. Click the "Converted File Only" button for the converted file to be displayed in your catalog. Click "Next."

8. Check the "Convert If Still Too Big To Fit in Hoop" box in case you have a large image file. Click "Next." The BMP file will now be converted into a PES file.

References

• Buzz Tools: Entry Level Embroidery Design Management System
• Filext: .PES File