Free online PHC to BMP converter
Convert Brother PHC embroidery designs into BMP preview images without losing the original file.
Convert PHC to BMP online - free
Image size
Keeps aspect ratio and fits within these limits. Fill in one or both; leave empty for no limit. Larger values may enlarge the image.
Correctly orient the image using the gravity sensor data stored in EXIF
Background for transparency
This format cannot store transparency, so transparent areas get this colour.
Your file is processed instantly and deleted as soon as you download it.
Import a file from a URL
Paste a direct link to the file. We download it to our server and it is converted exactly like an upload.
How it works
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Upload your .phc file
Click to browse to select your file you want to convert or simply drag & drop your file into selected area.
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Perform .phc to .bmp conversion
After successful file upload, click to convert when you are ready.
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Download converted .bmp file
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Conversion statistics: PHC to BMP
Updated November 14, 2026, from conversions on 101convert.com
How to convert phc to bmp file
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A Brother embroidery design in PHC format may need to be supplied as a plain image for cataloging, printing, editing, or software that accepts bitmap artwork. Converting it to BMP renders the stitch design as pixels; it does not create another machine-ready embroidery file.
What the PHC format is
PHC is a Brother embroidery design format used by Brother embroidery machines and Brother PE-Design. It stores stitch information such as stitch coordinates, thread colors, sequencing, and machine instructions. You typically encounter PHC files when working with older Brother designs or files exported from Brother embroidery software.
What the BMP format is
BMP is an uncompressed bitmap image format supported by Windows and many graphics, printing, cataloging, and embroidery-design applications. It is useful for showing a design preview, preparing reference artwork, or importing a raster image into software that cannot read PHC. BMP preserves the visible appearance as pixels but does not preserve stitches, thread changes, trims, underlay, or machine settings.
How to convert PHC to BMP
- Make a copy of the original
.phcfile so the source remains unchanged. - Open the converter on 101convert.com, upload the PHC file, and select
BMPas the output format. - Start the conversion and download the resulting
.bmpfile when processing finishes. - Open the BMP in an image viewer and check that the entire design, thread colors, and orientation are correct.
You can convert the file on 101convert.com for free without installing software. If the PHC file is not accepted, open it first in a compatible Brother PE-Design version, then use that program's preview or image-export command if available before saving the raster image as BMP.
Quality and limitations
The output resolution controls how sharply small stitches and narrow details appear. Use the original design's intended proportions and avoid enlarging the BMP after conversion, because scaling can blur individual stitch details.
A BMP is a visual representation only. It cannot normally be loaded into an embroidery machine to reproduce the design. To keep editable stitch data or create a machine file, open the PHC in compatible embroidery software and export to the format required by the machine, such as PES, rather than converting it to BMP.
BMP files are usually much larger than compressed image formats because standard BMP data is commonly uncompressed. Use a 24-bit color setting when accurate thread-color display matters, but remember that screen colors are only approximations of the actual thread.
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PHC vs BMP: format comparison
How the PHC and BMP formats compare on the properties that matter most for this conversion.
| Property | .PHC Brother PHC embroidery | .BMP Bitmap Image File |
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| Open standard | No | Partly open |
| Compression | Uncompressed | Uncompressed |
| Typical file size | Small | Very large |
| Opens in a web browser | No | Yes, natively |
| Further editing | Limited | Easy |
| Metadata support | Basic | Basic |
| Plain-text readable | No | No |
| Best used for | Professional production | Editing and post-production |
| Introduced | — | 1990 |
| Developer | Brother Industries | Microsoft |
| MIME type | — | image/bmp |
Information about file extensions and file types is provided by File-Extensions.org
Frequently asked questions
Is the PHC to BMP converter free?
Yes, converting PHC to BMP on 101convert.com is completely free. No registration, email address or installation is required. If you need a higher file size limit or want to convert more files at once, see our plans.
How large can my PHC file be?
You can upload PHC files up to 3 MB and convert up to 3 files at once in a single batch. With a paid plan the limit is up to 20 MB per file and 20 files at once, see our plans.
What happens to my uploaded files?
Files are processed automatically and deleted from our servers within a few minutes after conversion. We never view or share your files.
Do I need to install any software to convert PHC to BMP?
No. The PHC to BMP conversion runs entirely online in your browser and works on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone.
Did the conversion fail?
In most cases, the cause is an incorrect file format. Please upload a valid PHC file for this PHC to BMP conversion. Occasionally, the issue may be on our side. We analyze recurring conversion failures and disable or fix the converter if we detect a defect.