What is Embrilliance Thumbnailer?
Embrilliance Thumbnailer is a revolutionary embroidery file management tool that transforms how you organize and browse your design collection. Instead of seeing generic file icons, Thumbnailer generates beautiful thumbnail previews directly in Windows File Explorer or Mac Finder.
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Embroidery Preview Software
See Your Designs Instantly
Developed by Embrilliance, Thumbnailer addresses one of the most frustrating challenges: identifying designs from cryptic filenames. The software works seamlessly with Windows (7, 8, 10, 11) and macOS (Catalina, Big Sur, Monterey, Ventura), installing as a native extension to your operating system.
Supporting over 40 embroidery file formats from virtually every major manufacturer—including Brother (PES), Janome (JEF, SEW), Singer (XXX), Pfaff (VP3), Husqvarna Viking (VIP, HUS), Tajima (DST), Melco (EXP), and Bernina (ART)—Thumbnailer ensures you can preview any design. Setup takes less than two minutes, and you can use it completely free forever!
Quick Setup Guide
Get Thumbnailer working in under 5 minutes with our step-by-step guide.
System Requirements
Windows: 7, 8, 10, or 11 (32/64-bit) • 10MB disk space
Mac: Catalina (10.15), Big Sur (11), Monterey (12), Ventura (13)+ • Works on Intel and Apple Silicon
Windows Setup
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Download
Click the download button below. The 8-10MB installer downloads automatically to your Downloads folder. No registration required!
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Extract & Run
Locate the downloaded file. If it's a ZIP file, right-click and select "Extract All". Double-click Setup.exe to launch the process. Click "Run" if Windows shows a security warning.
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Complete Wizard
Accept the license agreement and click "Next". The wizard automatically selects an appropriate location. Click "Start" and wait 10-15 seconds. No system restart required!
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Configure Formats
The Thumbnailer Control Panel opens automatically. Check the boxes next to the file types you want to preview (we recommend selecting all formats). Click OK to apply selections.
Mac Setup
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Download Mac Version
Click "Download for Mac" below. The PKG or DMG file downloads to your Downloads folder. Choose Version 3.11 for Catalina and newer.
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Run Package
Double-click the PKG file to launch the process. Enter your administrator password when prompted. Follow the on-screen prompts and click "Continue" and "Start".
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Configure Settings
Open System Preferences and find the Thumbnailer pane. Select which embroidery file formats you want to preview. Enter your password to save changes.
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Use Quick Look
Navigate to any folder with embroidery files in Finder. Select a file and press Spacebar to see a beautiful 3D preview with realistic thread rendering!