Embroidery Machine Guide

Brother · Sewing and embroidery · Specs checked October 2026

Brother Luminaire XP3: hoop size, file formats and specs

Also written: Luminaire 3 XP3, Luminaire 3 Innov-ís XP3, Luminaire 3 Innov-is XP3, Innov-ís XP3, Innov-is XP3, XP3

A high-end Brother sewing, embroidery and quilting combo. It has a 10 5/8 × 16 in (272 × 408 mm) embroidery field, four hoops in the box, 1,554 built-in designs, 869 stitches, a stitch-preview projector and Wi-Fi. The price is the main limit.

The Brother Luminaire XP3 is a sewing and embroidery machine with a 10.7 × 16.1 in (272 × 408 mm) embroidery field. It reads .PES, .PHC, .PHX, .DST, .PEN files and gets designs by USB stick or Wi-Fi, and has 1554 built-in designs and 28 lettering fonts.

Luminaire XP3 hoop size and embroidery area

The Luminaire XP3 can stitch a design up to 10.7 × 16.1 in (272 × 408 mm) in one hooping, which is the 9.5 × 14 in size. That is the field limit: a larger hoop from another maker will not let it stitch a bigger area.

Luminaire XP3 field8 × 126 × 105 × 74 × 4
The Luminaire XP3 field (filled) next to standard hoop sizes, drawn to scale.

In the box: 4" × 4" hoop (medium) (4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm)), 5" × 7" hoop (large) (5 × 7 in (130 × 180 mm)), 10 5/8" × 10 5/8" hoop (10.7 × 10.7 in (272 × 272 mm)), 10 5/8" × 16" hoop (LL) (10.7 × 16.1 in (272 × 408 mm)).

Fits in one hooping at typical size: left chest, full front, full back, pocket, sleeve, beanie, towel, baby onesie, baby bib, tote bag, pillow cover, quilt block, patch.

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What file format does the Luminaire XP3 use?

The Luminaire XP3 reads .PES, .PHC, .PHX, .DST and .PEN files. You load designs by USB stick or Wi-Fi, and the Artspira app works with it. Designs in other formats (for example .JEF or .EXP) need converting first with embroidery software.

Where to buy the Brother Luminaire XP3

About $20,999 new (checked October 2026)

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Brother Luminaire XP3 specs

TypeSewing and embroidery
Embroidery field10.7 × 16.1 in (272 × 408 mm)
Hoops included4" × 4" hoop (medium) (4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm)); 5" × 7" hoop (large) (5 × 7 in (130 × 180 mm)); 10 5/8" × 10 5/8" hoop (10.7 × 10.7 in (272 × 272 mm)); 10 5/8" × 16" hoop (LL) (10.7 × 16.1 in (272 × 408 mm))
Cap frameNo
File formats it reads.PES, .PHC, .PHX, .DST, .PEN
Design transferUSB stick or Wi-Fi
AppArtspira
Built-in designs1554
Lettering fonts28
Sewing stitches869
Screen10.1 in, colour, touch screen
Max embroidery speed1050 stitches per minute
Weight43.2 lb (19.6 kg)
StatusSold new
Typical priceAbout $20,999 new (checked October 2026)
Skill levelAdvanced

Who the Luminaire XP3 is for

A fit for serious hobbyists, quilters and home businesses that want very large embroidery and full sewing on one machine. Skip it if you only stitch small designs, want a low price, or need a multi-needle machine for volume.

Strengths

  • A 10 5/8 × 16 in (272 × 408 mm) embroidery field, a large area for big designs and quilt blocks
  • Four hoops come in the box: 4 × 4 in, 5 × 7 in, 10 5/8 × 10 5/8 in and 10 5/8 × 16 in
  • 1,554 built-in embroidery designs, 869 built-in sewing stitches and 16 buttonhole styles
  • StitchVision projects a preview of stitches and designs onto the fabric, and guideline projection helps with hems and quilting
  • Wireless LAN sends designs from a PC, and the machine works with the Artspira and My Stitch Monitor apps

Limits

  • Priced far above Brother's smaller-field home machines, and sold through dealers rather than direct
  • Single needle, so you change the thread by hand for every color
  • Heavy at about 43 lb (19.6 kg), so it needs a sturdy table
  • Brother's product page, in-box accessory sheet and support-site accessory list show no cap frame, so it is not set up for finished hats

Good to know: Brother's in-box accessory sheet gives each hoop's height and width: 100 × 100, 180 × 130, 272 × 272 and 408 × 272 mm (height × width), which Brother's US page writes as 4 × 4, 5 × 7, 10 5/8 × 10 5/8 and 10 5/8 × 16 in. The field and hoops above follow those labels, so the largest hoop is 272 mm wide and 408 mm tall. Brother's support site lists optional magnetic frames for the XP3, and the pages for the 5 × 7 in (SAMF180) and 10 × 10 in (SAMS254) frames name the XP3, but Brother publishes no stitch area for them, so they are not listed above. Brother's own pages show a 10.1 in color touchscreen (Brother Canada) and 1,050 stitches per minute for embroidery (Brother Australia). Brother Australia lists 28 built-in embroidery fonts, 26 alphabet and 2 Cyrillic, and one US dealer gives the same 28; Brother's US page gives only 3 sewing lettering fonts. Brother's US page lists no file types. Brother's help pages list PES, PHC, DST and PEN for its machines, and PHX only for the Luminaire models including the XP3. Brother's US page gives 869 stitches, while Brother Australia and some dealers list 824, so check the count if it matters. Brother's XP1 and XP2 pages are marked Discontinued, and Brother Canada and Brother Australia mark the XP3 as discontinued too. Brother's US page still shows the XP3 with a list price and a Locate a Dealer button and no discontinued label, so it is kept as current here. One US dealer page says it is discontinued and replaced by the Brother Aveneer, yet also says it is back for a limited time, so check stock with a dealer. The price range above is Brother's US list price; dealers may differ.

How the Luminaire XP3 compares

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Frequently asked questions

What is the embroidery size of the Brother Luminaire XP3?

The largest embroidery area is 10 5/8 × 16 in (272 × 408 mm). Four hoops come in the box: 4 × 4 in, 5 × 7 in, 10 5/8 × 10 5/8 in and 10 5/8 × 16 in.

How much does the Brother Luminaire XP3 cost?

The price range on this page comes from Brother's US list price, checked 2026-10-15. Brother sells the XP3 through authorized dealers, so ask a dealer for current pricing and any bonus offers.

Does the Brother Luminaire XP3 have Wi-Fi?

Yes. It is wireless enabled. Brother's guide covers sending designs from a PC with the free Design Database Transfer program for Windows, and checking the machine from a phone with My Stitch Monitor. Brother's US page also lists the Artspira app, and Brother's guide covers PE-DESIGN 11 or later.

What is the difference between the Brother Luminaire XP3 and the XP1 or XP2?

All three list the same 10 5/8 × 16 in field. Brother's XP1 page shows 1,157 built-in designs, and the XP3 page shows 1,554. Brother's XP1 and XP2 pages are marked Discontinued.

Is the Brother Luminaire XP3 discontinued?

Brother's US page still lists the XP3 with a list price and a Locate a Dealer button, and no discontinued label. Brother Canada and Brother Australia mark it discontinued, and one dealer page says it was replaced by the Brother Aveneer, so check stock with a dealer before you plan a purchase.

Sources

Specs come from Brother's own pages and manuals, checked October 2026. Prices are typical ranges, not live prices. We are not affiliated with Brother. See how we research.