Brother SE630: hoop size, file formats and specs
Also written: SE-630, SE 630
A 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) sewing and embroidery combo with a 3.7 in color touchscreen, 80 built-in designs, 9 fonts and 103 stitches. It reads PES, PHC and DST from a USB flash drive. No wireless, and new stock is hard to find.
The Brother SE630 is a discontinued sewing and embroidery machine with a 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) embroidery field. It reads .PES, .PHC, .DST files and gets designs by USB stick, and has 80 built-in designs and 9 lettering fonts.
SE630 hoop size and embroidery area
The SE630 can stitch a design up to 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) in one hooping, which is the 4 × 4 in size. That is the field limit: a larger hoop from another maker will not let it stitch a bigger area.
In the box: 4" × 4" hoop (medium) (4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm)).
Optional from Brother: Large frame (about 4" × 6.7", two attach positions; each design still 4" × 4") (4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm)), Small frame (about 1" × 2.5") (2.4 × 0.8 in (60 × 20 mm)).
Check if your design fits the SE630
What file format does the SE630 use?
The SE630 reads .PES, .PHC and .DST files. You load designs by USB stick. Designs in other formats (for example .JEF or .EXP) need converting first with embroidery software.
Where to buy the Brother SE630
Discontinued: you will mostly find it used or refurbished.
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Brother SE630 specs
| Type | Sewing and embroidery |
|---|---|
| Embroidery field | 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) |
| Hoops included | 4" × 4" hoop (medium) (4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm)) |
| Optional hoops | Large frame (about 4" × 6.7", two attach positions; each design still 4" × 4") (4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm)); Small frame (about 1" × 2.5") (2.4 × 0.8 in (60 × 20 mm)) |
| Cap frame | No |
| File formats it reads | .PES, .PHC, .DST |
| Design transfer | USB stick |
| Built-in designs | 80 |
| Lettering fonts | 9 |
| Sewing stitches | 103 |
| Screen | 3.7 in, colour, touch screen |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Skill level | Beginner |
Who the SE630 is for
A fit for beginners who want a small-design embroidery and sewing combo and can find a unit in stock. Skip it if you want designs bigger than 4 × 4 in or wireless transfer.
Strengths
- 3.7 in color touchscreen with a realistic preview of the design
- 80 built-in designs and 9 lettering fonts, with 400 more designs offered as downloads
- Reads PES, PHC and DST from a USB flash drive through the built-in USB port
- Also sews: 103 built-in stitches, 10 one-step buttonholes and 8 included feet
Limits
- Single designs are limited to 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm)
- Not wireless, and a USB stick is not included
- Brother's US store shows it out of stock
Good to know: Brother's US store shows the SE630 and its refurbished RSE630 as out of stock. It is not marked discontinued there, but at least one dealer lists it as discontinued; we list it as discontinued because it cannot be ordered new. It shares one operation manual (product code 888-M20) with the SE625. Brother's headline says 480 designs: 80 built in plus 400 downloadable. The manual says the embroidery area is 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm). It lists an optional large frame (4 × 6.7 in, 100 × 170 mm) that lets you place several designs without re-hooping and an optional small frame (1 × 2-1/2 in, 20 × 60 mm) for lettering. Each design still has to fit within 4 × 4 in, so the field stays 100 × 100 mm. Brother's font chart for this machine family shows nine fonts, three of them Japanese-character fonts. Brother US does not publish an embroidery speed or weight. The Brother page lists the screen as 3.2 × 1.8 in (width × height), about 3.7 in on the diagonal.
How the SE630 compares
- Brother SE630 vs SE700: SE700 has a 4 × 4 in field.
- Brother SE630 vs SE725: SE725 has a 4 × 4 in field.
- Brother SE630 vs SE625: SE625 has a 4 × 4 in field.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Brother SE630 have WiFi or Bluetooth?
No. Brother lists the SE630 as not wireless. You move designs over with a USB flash drive in the built-in USB port; a USB stick is not included.
What hoop size does the Brother SE630 use?
It comes with one 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) hoop, and a single design can be no bigger than that. Brother's manual lists an optional large frame (about 4 × 6.7 in) for placing several designs without re-hooping, plus a small frame (1 × 2-1/2 in) for lettering.
What file formats can the Brother SE630 read?
Brother's manual says it reads PES, PHC and DST files. Designs can be up to 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm).
Where can I find the Brother SE630 manual?
Brother's support site offers the operation manual as a free PDF. The SE630 shares its manual (product code 888-M20) with the SE625.
Is the Brother SE630 still sold new?
Brother's US store showed the SE630 and the refurbished RSE630 as out of stock when we checked, and Amazon showed no new unit. At least one dealer lists it as discontinued, so expect to search for stock.
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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.