Embroidery Machine Guide

Brother · Multi-needle · Specs checked October 2026

Brother PR620: hoop size, file formats and specs

Also written: PR-620, PR 620, Brother PR-620

Discontinued six-needle Brother with a 12 × 8 in (300 × 200 mm) field and up to 1,000 stitches per minute. Dual USB ports and a color touch screen, plus an optional cap frame. No Wi-Fi, and Brother's page lists no built-in design count. Used market only.

The Brother PR620 is a discontinued 6-needle embroidery machine with a 12 × 8 in (300 × 200 mm) embroidery field. It reads .PES, .PHC, .DST files and gets designs by USB stick or Memory card.

PR620 hoop size and embroidery area

The PR620 can stitch a design up to 12 × 8 in (300 × 200 mm) in one hooping, which is the 8 × 12 in size. That is the field limit: a larger hoop from another maker will not let it stitch a bigger area.

PR620 field6 × 105 × 74 × 4
The PR620 field (filled) next to standard hoop sizes, drawn to scale.

In the box: Extra-large hoop (12 × 8 in) (12 × 8 in (300 × 200 mm)), Large hoop (7 × 5 in) (7 × 5 in (180 × 130 mm)), Medium hoop (4 × 4 in) (4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm)), Small hoop (about 2.4 × 1.6 in) (2.4 × 1.6 in (60 × 40 mm)).

Cap frame: Cap frame and driver set (PRCF3) (5 × 2.4 in (130 × 60 mm)), sold separately.

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

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What file format does the PR620 use?

The PR620 reads .PES, .PHC and .DST files. You load designs by USB stick or Memory card. Designs in other formats (for example .JEF or .EXP) need converting first with embroidery software.

Where to buy the Brother PR620

Discontinued: you will mostly find it used or refurbished.

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Brother PR620 specs

TypeMulti-needle (6 needles)
Embroidery field12 × 8 in (300 × 200 mm)
Hoops includedExtra-large hoop (12 × 8 in) (12 × 8 in (300 × 200 mm)); Large hoop (7 × 5 in) (7 × 5 in (180 × 130 mm)); Medium hoop (4 × 4 in) (4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm)); Small hoop (about 2.4 × 1.6 in) (2.4 × 1.6 in (60 × 40 mm))
Cap frameCap frame and driver set (PRCF3) (optional)
File formats it reads.PES, .PHC, .DST
Design transferUSB stick or Memory card
Screencolour, touch screen
Max embroidery speed1000 stitches per minute
StatusDiscontinued
Skill levelIntermediate

Who the PR620 is for

A used-machine buyer who wants a six-needle Brother with a large field for small runs and is fine moving designs by USB or card. Skip it if you want Wi-Fi, an app, a new-sale warranty or a machine Brother still sells.

Strengths

  • Six needles hold six thread colors at once, with automatic color change
  • 12 × 8 in (300 × 200 mm) field, with four hoops from 12 × 8 in down to about 2.4 × 1.6 in
  • Up to 1,000 stitches per minute, with dual USB ports
  • Brother's PRCF3 cap frame lists the PR620 as compatible, so finished caps are possible

Limits

  • Brother's US page lists it as discontinued, and it was sold through authorized dealers only
  • No Wi-Fi or app, so designs come in by USB or card
  • The cap frame is a separate purchase, and Brother's PRCF3 page says it works with software version 2.10 only
  • Brother's page gives no built-in design or font count, and the manual is from the 2000s

Good to know: Brother's own PR620 page is thin: it says six needles, 1,000 stitches per minute, dual USB, a 12 × 8 in maximum area, a color LCD touch screen, and 'PR600II UPG/PR620' in the text. The hoop list comes from Brother's PR620C page (the cap-frame-included bundle), which lists 300 × 200, 180 × 130, 100 × 100 and 60 × 40 mm hoops, and from the same Brother support code the PR600II uses (hf_600_2eus), so the PR620 hoops are taken to match; Brother's PR620 page does not list them itself. The brother-pr600ii.json file in this site lists the same four hoops and the 300 wide × 200 high convention is followed here. Brother's PRCF3 page names the PR620 as compatible and gives a 130 × 60 mm (about 5 × 2.4 in) cap area with a driver; the older standard and advanced cap frames in the shared PR620/PR600II cap guide are not listed because Brother's pages do not name the PR620 for them. File formats (pes, phc, dst) and the USB/card inputs are taken from the PR600II manual and Brother's 'memory card library' wording; the PR620's own manual could not be opened. The PR620C page also mentions optional flat and cylinder frames. No built-in design count, font count, screen size, machine weight or launch year is published in the pages opened, so those are left blank. Brother does not say the PR620 replaced or was replaced by another machine, so no link is set to the PR600II or PR650. There is no brother-pr650 page on this site yet. Not sold new, so no price range.

How the PR620 compares

Listed in our buying guides

Frequently asked questions

What is the embroidery area of the Brother PR620?

Brother lists 12 × 8 in (300 × 200 mm) as the maximum embroidery area. Its hoops run from that size down to about 2.4 × 1.6 in (60 × 40 mm).

Does the Brother PR620 have a cap frame or hat hoop?

Yes, as an optional extra. Brother's PRCF3 cap frame and driver set lists the PR620 as compatible and gives a 5 × 2.4 in (130 × 60 mm) cap area. Brother notes it works with software version 2.10 only.

Where can I find the Brother PR620 manual?

Brother posts manuals for it on its support site under the same product family as the PR600II. Check that the guide you download matches your model and software version.

What is the difference between the Brother PR620 and PR600II?

Both are six-needle Brother machines with a 300 × 200 mm field, up to 1,000 stitches per minute and the same Brother support listing. Brother's PR620 page calls it 'PR600II UPG/PR620' but does not spell out the changes.

Is the Brother PR620 still worth buying used?

It suits someone who wants six needles and a large field on a budget and can live without Wi-Fi. Brother no longer sells it, so check the machine's condition, software version and cap frame before you buy.

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.