Embroidery Machine Guide

Brother · Embroidery only · Specs checked October 2026

Brother Stellaire XE2: hoop size, file formats and specs

Also written: Stellaire2 XE2, Stellaire XE2, Innov-is XE2, Innov-ís XE2, XE-2

Brother's current embroidery-only Stellaire2 model: 9.5 × 14 in (240 × 360 mm) field, 889 built-in designs (101 Disney/Pixar), 26 fonts, a 10.1 in touchscreen and up to 1,050 stitches per minute. Reads PES, PHC, PHX, DST and PEN, with wifi. It does not sew.

The Brother Stellaire XE2 is a embroidery-only machine with a 9.5 × 14 in (240 × 360 mm) embroidery field. It reads .PES, .PHC, .PHX, .DST, .PEN files and gets designs by USB stick or Wi-Fi, and has 889 built-in designs and 26 lettering fonts.

XE2 hoop size and embroidery area

The XE2 can stitch a design up to 9.5 × 14 in (240 × 360 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.

XE2 field8 × 126 × 105 × 74 × 4
The XE2 field (filled) next to standard hoop sizes, drawn to scale.

In the box: 9.5" × 14" hoop (super large) (9.5 × 14 in (240 × 360 mm)), 5" × 7" hoop (large) (5 × 7 in (130 × 180 mm)).

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What file format does the XE2 use?

The XE2 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 Stellaire XE2

About $8,449–$8,500 new (checked October 2026)

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Brother Stellaire XE2 specs

TypeEmbroidery only
Embroidery field9.5 × 14 in (240 × 360 mm)
Hoops included9.5" × 14" hoop (super large) (9.5 × 14 in (240 × 360 mm)); 5" × 7" hoop (large) (5 × 7 in (130 × 180 mm))
Cap frameNo
File formats it reads.PES, .PHC, .PHX, .DST, .PEN
Design transferUSB stick or Wi-Fi
AppArtspira
Built-in designs889
Lettering fonts26
Screen10.1 in, colour, touch screen
Max embroidery speed1050 stitches per minute
Weight33.1 lb (15 kg)
Released2023
StatusSold new
Typical priceAbout $8,449–$8,500 new (checked October 2026)
Skill levelAdvanced

Who the XE2 is for

A fit for serious hobbyists and home businesses that want a very large single-needle field and wifi. Skip it if you want to sew on the same machine (Brother's XJ2 does both) or need a multi-needle machine for production.

Strengths

  • 9.5 × 14 in (240 × 360 mm) field, with 9.5 × 14 in and 5 × 7 in hoops in the box
  • Embroiders at up to 1,050 stitches per minute
  • 10.1 in color touchscreen with a realistic preview
  • 889 built-in designs (788 plus 101 Disney/Pixar) and 26 fonts
  • Wifi transfer and the Artspira app, and it reads five file types

Limits

  • Embroidery only: it does not sew
  • Priced far above Brother's smaller-field home machines
  • Single needle, so you change thread color by hand
  • Needs about 36 × 21 in (916 × 524 mm) of table space with the embroidery unit attached

Good to know: Brother's manual lists the maximum embroidering area as 360 (H) × 240 (W) mm. Stellaire2 is the second generation of Brother's Stellaire line; the first-generation XE1 (launched 2019) is still on Brother's US site, but the Stellaire page now shows only the XE2 and XJ2. Brother sells the XE2 through authorized dealers, and its US page shows Locate a Dealer instead of a price. Brother's 5 × 7 in magnetic frame (SAMF180) lists the XE2 as compatible, and its Stellaire2 brochure shows a 7 × 12 in magnetic sash frame (SAMF300) as an accessory; the stitchable area of those frames is not published, so they are not listed above. The manual gives about 33.1 lb (15 kg) for the machine alone, and the US page gives 33.7 lb.

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Frequently asked questions

What hoops come with the Brother Stellaire XE2?

Two hoops come in the box: a 9.5 × 14 in hoop (240 × 360 mm) and a 5 × 7 in hoop (130 × 180 mm), each with a decal set for the My Design Snap camera feature. Other hoops and magnetic frames are sold separately.

What is the difference between the Brother Stellaire XE2 and XJ2?

The XE2 only embroiders, while the XJ2 also sews and has 760 built-in stitches. Both list a 9.5 × 14 in field and 889 built-in designs. The XJ2 comes with four hoops (9.5 × 14, 9.5 × 9.5, 5 × 7 and 4 × 4 in), and the XE2 comes with two.

What is the difference between the Stellaire XE1 and XE2?

Both have a 9.5 × 14 in field, a 10.1 in screen and speeds up to 1,050 stitches per minute. Brother's US pages list 727 built-in designs and 24 fonts for the XE1, and 889 designs and 26 fonts for the XE2.

Does the Brother Stellaire XE2 have wifi?

Yes. It is wireless enabled, so you can send designs from a PC with the free Design Database Transfer software and use the Artspira app. It also has a USB port for a flash drive.

Is there a magnetic hoop for the Brother Stellaire?

Brother's 5 × 7 in magnetic frame (SAMF180) lists the XE2 as compatible, and Brother's Stellaire2 brochure shows a 7 × 12 in magnetic sash frame (SAMF300) as an accessory. Some dealers bundle one with the machine.

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.