Bernina 535: hoop size, file format and designs
The Bernina 535 is a sewing and embroidery machine with a maximum embroidery area of 15.7 x 5.9 in (400 × 150 mm). It reads EXP, DST, PES, PEC, JEF, SEW, PCS and XXX files from a USB stick and has 50 built-in designs.
Bernina 535 embroidery specs
- Type
- Sewing and embroidery combo
- Largest embroidery area
- 15.7 x 5.9 in (400 × 150 mm)
- File formats
- EXP, DST, PES, PEC, JEF, SEW, PCS, XXX
- Getting designs on
- USB stick
- Built-in designs
- 50
- Embroidery module M is optional on the B 535 and included with the B 535 E.
- The full 400 x 150 mm field uses the Mega hoop.
From Bernina's published specifications, checked October 2026. Models vary by country; your manual has the final word.
What fits in the 15.7 x 5.9 in field
- Left chestfits (3.5 × 2.25 in)
- Right chestfits (3 × 1 in)
- Center chestfits (6 × 4 in)
- Full frontneeds a bigger field
- Back of the neckfits (3 × 0.9 in)
- Full backneeds a bigger field
- Upper sleevefits (2.5 × 1.6 in)
- Cap frontfits (4.25 × 2 in)
- Cap sidefits (2.25 × 1.1 in)
- Cap backfits (2.5 × 0.9 in)
- Beanie cufffits (3.5 × 1.4 in)
- Tote bagneeds a bigger field
- Bath towelfits (8 × 3 in)
- Hand towelfits (5 × 1.75 in)
From any image to a EXP file for the 535
Upload a logo, a drawing or a pet photo. Embrizo separates the colors, picks the stitches and writes a file your machine reads.
- 1
Upload the artwork
PNG, JPG, WebP or SVG. A clean logo or a drawing with flat colors works best.
- 2
Size it for the field
Keep the design inside 400 × 150 mm, or smaller for the hoop you'll use.
- 3
Check the stitches
Watch the sew-out preview and the design check before anything touches fabric.
- 4
Download EXP
Copy the .exp file to a USB stick and load it on the 535.
Free designs that fit the 535
Every free design fits a 4×4 in hoop and downloads as EXP with a free account.
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Bernina 535 questions
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What hoop size is the Bernina 535?
Its largest embroidery field is 15.7 x 5.9 in (400 × 150 mm). Designs must fit inside the field of the hoop you use.
What file format does the Bernina 535 use?
It reads EXP, DST, PES, PEC, JEF, SEW, PCS and XXX files. Use EXP for the best results: it keeps the thread colors.
How do I get designs onto the Bernina 535?
Use a USB stick (USB stick). With a USB stick, copy the .exp file to the stick, plug it into the machine and pick the design on the screen.
Can I make my own designs for the Bernina 535?
Yes. Upload a logo, drawing or photo to Embrizo, set the size to fit the 15.7 x 5.9 in field and download a EXP file for the machine. Digitizing and previewing are free with an account.
What can I embroider on the Bernina 535?
At this field size: left chest, right chest, center chest, back of the neck, upper sleeve, cap front, cap side, cap back, beanie cuff, bath towel and hand towel designs at their typical sizes. Larger placements like full front or full back need a bigger field or a split design.
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Sources (October 2026)
- bernina.com/en-US/Machines-US/Series-Overview/NEW-BERNINA-5-Series/BERNINA-535
- bernina.com/bernina/media/products/Sewing,%20Quilting%20and%20Embroidery/NEW%20BERNINA%205%20Series/Brosch%C3%BCren/B%20535/BERNINA_5_Series_Broschuere_B535_US_SDT.pdf
- bernina.com/en-US/Accessories-US/Embroidery-Accessories/Embroidery-Modules/BERNINA-Embroidery-Module-M-SDT
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