PCM file

PCM is a Pfaff stitch format from the PC-Designer family, originally used on Macintosh computers.

What is a PCM file?

PCM is a Pfaff stitch format from the PC-Designer era. It is the Macintosh variant of the family that also includes PCS, PCD and PCQ, and stores stitch commands with color changes.

Features & use

  • Used with older Pfaff machines and Mac-based Pfaff software.
  • Stitch data with color information.
  • Rare today, mostly found in older collections.

Notes

  • Convert to VP3 or VP4 for current Pfaff machines.
  • emborado reads PCM and shows a preview, size and stitch count.

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Also known as

  • PCM embroidery file
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