Cryptic file names like "DBJJ1493" make it impossible to find designs later. A clear naming and folder structure is your best defense against "lost" designs.
Ensure you know which file format your machine requires (e.g., .PES for Brother/Baby Lock, .JEF for Janome, or .DST for Tajima). 2. Unzipping Your Design Files Cryptic file names like "DBJJ1493" make it impossible
Embroidery machines cannot read designs while they are still inside a ZIP file. You must "extract" them first. .PES for Brother/Baby Lock
Simply double-click the ZIP file; macOS will automatically create a new, unzipped folder in the same location. .JEF for Janome