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Janome Memory Craft 550E: hoop size, file format and designs

The Janome Memory Craft 550E is an embroidery machine with a maximum embroidery area of 7.9 x 14.2 in (200 × 360 mm). It reads JEF, JEF+, JPX and DST files from a USB stick and has 180 built-in designs.

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The Janome Memory Craft 550E embroidery field, 200 by 360 mm, with a sunflower design and a 4 by 4 inch field for scale4×4 in200 × 360 mm field

Janome Memory Craft 550E embroidery specs

Type
Single-needle embroidery
Largest embroidery area
7.9 x 14.2 in (200 × 360 mm)
Hoops included
RE36b, 7.9 x 14.2 in, SQ20b, 7.9 x 7.9 in, RE20b, 5.5 x 7.9 in, SQ14b, 5.5 x 5.5 in
File formats
JEF, JEF+, JPX, DST
Getting designs on
USB stick
Built-in designs
180
  • The large RE36b hoop holds fabric with magnetic clamps.
  • Included hoops vary by country; this is the Janome US list.

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

What fits in the 7.9 x 14.2 in field

Your own designs

From any image to a JEF file for the Memory Craft 550E

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 200 × 360 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 JEF

    Copy the .jef file to a USB stick and load it on the Memory Craft 550E.

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Free designs that fit the Memory Craft 550E

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

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Janome Memory Craft 550E questions

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What hoop size is the Janome Memory Craft 550E?

Its largest embroidery field is 7.9 x 14.2 in (200 × 360 mm). It comes with RE36b, 7.9 x 14.2 in, SQ20b, 7.9 x 7.9 in, RE20b, 5.5 x 7.9 in and SQ14b, 5.5 x 5.5 in hoops. Designs must fit inside the field of the hoop you use.

What file format does the Janome Memory Craft 550E use?

It reads JEF, JEF+, JPX and DST files. Use JEF for the best results: it keeps the thread colors.

How do I get designs onto the Janome Memory Craft 550E?

Use a USB stick (USB stick). With a USB stick, copy the .jef file to the stick, plug it into the machine and pick the design on the screen.

Can I make my own designs for the Janome Memory Craft 550E?

Yes. Upload a logo, drawing or photo to Embrizo, set the size to fit the 7.9 x 14.2 in field and download a JEF file for the machine. Digitizing and previewing are free with an account.

What can I embroider on the Janome Memory Craft 550E?

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

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