Brother LB5000: hoop size, file format and designs

The Brother LB5000 is a sewing and embroidery machine with a maximum embroidery area of 4 x 4 in (100 × 100 mm). It reads PES, PHC and DST files.

The Brother LB5000 embroidery field, 100 by 100 mm, with a fox design and a 4 by 4 inch field for scale100 × 100 mm field

Brother LB5000 embroidery specs

Type
Sewing and embroidery combo
Largest embroidery area
4 x 4 in (100 × 100 mm)
File formats
PES, PHC, DST
  • Brother also sells it as the LB5000S Star Wars and LB5000M Marvel editions.
  • Brother lists the editions with 80 built-in designs, 103 sewing stitches and a 4 x 4 in hoop.

From Brother's published specifications, checked October 2026. Models vary by country; your manual has the final word.

What fits in the 4 x 4 in field

Your own designs

From any image to a PES file for the LB5000

Upload a logo, a drawing or a pet photo. Embrizo separates the colors, picks the stitches and writes a file your machine reads.

  1. 1

    Upload the artwork

    PNG, JPG, WebP or SVG. A clean logo or a drawing with flat colors works best.

  2. 2

    Size it for the field

    Keep the design inside 100 × 100 mm, or smaller for the hoop you'll use.

  3. 3

    Check the stitches

    Watch the sew-out preview and the design check before anything touches fabric.

  4. 4

    Download PES

    Send the .pes file to the LB5000 the way your setup allows.

Free designs

Free designs that fit the LB5000

Every free design fits a 4×4 in hoop and downloads as PES with a free account.

All free designs

Free account

Make your first design for the LB5000

Create a free account to digitize any image, try every setting and watch it sew. Choose a plan only when you want to download files.

  • Digitize and preview any image
  • Realistic stitch preview and sew-out
  • Download free ready-made designs
  • No credit card needed
FAQ

Brother LB5000 questions

The quickest way to see what it does with your artwork is to try it. With a free account, digitizing and previewing cost nothing and take about a minute.

What hoop size is the Brother LB5000?

Its largest embroidery field is 4 x 4 in (100 × 100 mm). Designs must fit inside the field of the hoop you use.

What file format does the Brother LB5000 use?

It reads PES, PHC and DST files. Use PES for the best results: it keeps the thread colors.

How do I get designs onto the Brother LB5000?

Copy the design file to a USB stick and load it from the machine's screen.

Can I make my own designs for the Brother LB5000?

Yes. Upload a logo, drawing or photo to Embrizo, set the size to fit the 4 x 4 in field and download a PES file for the machine. Digitizing and previewing are free with an account.

What can I embroider on the Brother LB5000?

At this field size: left chest, right chest, back of the neck, upper sleeve, cap side, cap back and beanie cuff designs at their typical sizes. Larger placements like center chest or full front need a bigger field or a split design.

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