.EMB File Extension

EMB files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Everest Embedded Bank File

An EMB file contains instrument sounds in the Everest Embedded Bank format. EMB files were created by Everest audio software which has been discontinued. You can use FMJ-Software Awave Studio to open ...

General Information

Title EMB File Extension
Extension .emb
Full Form Everest Embedded Bank File
File Type Data File
Developer Everest Software
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store data
Additional Functions Bank management
Features Proprietary format

File Characteristics

Quality High
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes, with software

Use Cases

Financial Management Yes
Data Backup Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks File tampering
Best Practices Access control, backups

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Varies
Latest Version Depends on software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .ebk, .ebq, .eft

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Everest Software Commercial Windows

Type 2: Wilcom Embroidery Design File

The EMB file extension is for Wilcom embroidery design files. Wilcom is embroidery design software. EMB files contain stitching patterns, shapes, and other embroidery information. They help make accur...

General Information

Title EMB File Extension
Extension .emb
Full Form Wilcom Embroidery Design File
File Type Binary File
Developer Wilcom
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store embroidery designs
Additional Functions Contain stitch data, color information
Features Scalable, Layer support

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Embroidery Design Yes
Pattern Creation Yes
Industrial Embroidery Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Rare
Best Practices Regular backups, Authorized access

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Late 1970s
Latest Version EmbroideryStudio e4.5 (2021)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .dst, .pes, .exp, .hus

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Wilcom EmbroideryStudio Paid Windows
TrueSizer Web Free Web-based
Hatch Embroidery Software Paid Windows

Type 3: Pfaff Embroidery Design File

EMB is an embroidery file format. EMB files contain embroidery designs. These files store shapes and stitch patterns for embroidery. EMB files are created by programs such as Orchida or Wilcom softwar...

General Information

Title EMB File Extension
Extension .emb
Full Form Pfaff Embroidery Design File
File Type Embroidery Design File
Developer Pfaff
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store embroidery patterns
Additional Functions Design stitching, Transfer to sewing machines
Features Multi-layer, Color information

File Characteristics

Quality High resolution
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Embroidery Designing Yes
Pattern Creation Yes
Machine Embroidery Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular backups, Proper transfer

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Varies by software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .pes, .hus, .dst, .xxx, .jef

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Pfaff Creative Suite Paid Windows
mySewnet Embroidery Software Subscription Windows, Mac
Embrilliance Paid Windows, Mac