JEF file

JEF is Janome’s embroidery format with header, thread list, hoop codes, and stitch list; JEF+ adds extra metadata.

What is a JEF file?

JEF (Janome) stores stitches, thread/hoop info, and counts in organized sections. JEF+ adds additional detail blocks.

Features & use

  • Common on Janome home machines.
  • Includes thread codes, stitch count/changes, hoop codes.
  • SEW is an older Janome format.

Notes

  • Converting to/from JEF is routine; exporting to low-level formats may drop object layers.

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Also known as

  • Janome JEF
  • JEF+ file