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PEC File - What is a .pec file and how do I open it?
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What is a PEC file? File created by Brother sewing machines, which can be used to make embroideries; contains a stitch pattern that can be loaded onto a sewing machine; used by a sewing machine to automatically sew an embroidery.
More Information PEC files can be converted into formats usable by Pfaff sewing machines.
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.PEC File Extension
2 file types use the .pec file extension.
Brother Embroidery File
| Developer | Brother International Corporation |
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What is a PEC file?
File created by Brother sewing machines, which can be used to make embroideries; contains a stitch pattern that can be loaded onto a sewing machine; used by a sewing machine to automatically sew an embroidery.
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PEC files can be converted into formats usable by Pfaff sewing machines.
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VSM Group Pfaff creative 4D Software
BALARAD Embird Suite
PES2Card Utility
Category: Data Files
Updated: February 15, 2010
PhiEdit Chart (Legacy)
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A PEC file may also be a PhiEdit chart file used by Re:PhiEdit (version 1.5 and earlier), a community-developed chart editor for the rhythm game Phigros. It stores note timing, placement, and chart structure data used to define how a song is played in the game. Chart creators, modders, and rhythm game enthusiasts are the primary users of PEC files, especially those working with archived Phigros content or older editing workflows.
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The PEC format was primarily used in older versions of Re:PhiEdit, before the editor introduced the newer .PEZ format. While PEC files can still represent complete charts, they support fewer features than later formats and may lose information when converted from newer chart formats, such as JSON-based RPE charts. Because of this, PEC files are obscure, now mainly encountered in legacy projects or older community chart distributions.
How to open a PEC file
You can open PEC files with older versions of Re:PhiEdit (1.5 and earlier). Outside of Re:PhiEdit, PEC files are not designed to be opened directly, but since they may be text-based, advanced users can inspect them with text editors for reference purposes only.
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Re:PhiEdit (version 1.5 and earlier)
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Updated: December 30, 2025