Janome Memory Craft 400E: hoop size, file formats and specs
Also written: MC400E, MC 400E, 400E, 400 E, Janome 400E
Janome's entry-level embroidery-only machine: a 7.9 × 7.9 in (200 × 200 mm) field with one SQ20b hoop and an extra-wide table. It has 160 designs, 6 fonts, a color touchscreen and a top speed of 860 stitches per minute. JEF files by USB only.
The Janome Memory Craft 400E is a embroidery-only machine with a 8 × 8 in (200 × 200 mm) embroidery field. It reads .JEF files and gets designs by USB stick, and has 160 built-in designs and 6 lettering fonts.
Memory Craft 400E hoop size and embroidery area
The Memory Craft 400E can stitch a design up to 8 × 8 in (200 × 200 mm) in one hooping, which is the 8 × 8 in size. That is the field limit: a larger hoop from another maker will not let it stitch a bigger area.
In the box: SQ20b hoop (8 × 8 in (200 × 200 mm)).
Optional from Janome: RE20b hoop (8 × 5.5 in (200 × 140 mm)), SQ14b hoop (5.5 × 5.5 in (140 × 140 mm)), RE10b hoop (4 × 1.6 in (100 × 40 mm)).
Check if your design fits the Memory Craft 400E
What file format does the Memory Craft 400E use?
The Memory Craft 400E reads .JEF 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 Janome Memory Craft 400E
About $1,399–$1,699 new (checked October 2026)
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Janome Memory Craft 400E specs
| Type | Embroidery only |
|---|---|
| Embroidery field | 8 × 8 in (200 × 200 mm) |
| Hoops included | SQ20b hoop (8 × 8 in (200 × 200 mm)) |
| Optional hoops | RE20b hoop (8 × 5.5 in (200 × 140 mm)); SQ14b hoop (5.5 × 5.5 in (140 × 140 mm)); RE10b hoop (4 × 1.6 in (100 × 40 mm)) |
| Cap frame | No |
| File formats it reads | .JEF |
| Design transfer | USB stick |
| Built-in designs | 160 |
| Lettering fonts | 6 |
| Screen | colour, touch screen |
| Max embroidery speed | 860 stitches per minute |
| Status | Sold new |
| Typical price | About $1,399–$1,699 new (checked October 2026) |
| Skill level | Beginner |
Who the Memory Craft 400E is for
Fits someone who wants a Janome embroidery machine with a medium square field for home décor, garments and monograms. Not for anyone who needs a field longer than 7.9 in (200 mm), or a machine that also sews.
Strengths
- 7.9 × 7.9 in (200 × 200 mm) field, roughly twice the area of a 4 × 4 in hoop
- Embroiders at 400 to 860 stitches per minute with adjustable speed
- 160 built-in designs, 6 fonts and 2 and 3 letter monogramming
- Color touchscreen with on-screen editing, automatic thread cutter and needle threader
- Extra-wide table and soft cover come in the box
Limits
- Only the SQ20b hoop is included; the RE20b, SQ14b and RE10b hoops are optional extras
- Embroidery only: it cannot sew
- Janome's spec page lists only the JEF format, and transfer is by USB stick
- Single needle, so each color change needs a stop and a re-thread
Good to know: Janome's US site still lists the MC400E but shows no list price and no discontinued notice; one dealer calls it discontinued, and several retailers show it out of stock, so availability varies. Machine weight was not found on a maker page, so it is left blank. The optional hat hoop is listed by Janome for this model; its stitch area was not confirmed. The RE10b hoop is 100 × 40 mm (Janome also writes it 40 × 100 mm).
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Frequently asked questions
What is the embroidery area of the Janome MC400E?
7.9 × 7.9 in (200 × 200 mm), the size of the SQ20b hoop that comes with the machine.
What hoops come with the Janome 400E?
Only the SQ20b (7.9 × 7.9 in) hoop is included. The RE20b (5.5 × 7.9 in), SQ14b (5.5 × 5.5 in) and RE10b (1.6 × 3.9 in) hoops are optional.
What file format does the Janome 400E use?
Janome's spec page lists JEF. Copy JEF files to a USB stick and load them from the machine.
What is the difference between the Janome 400E and 500E?
The 400E stitches up to 7.9 × 7.9 in (200 × 200 mm) and the 500E up to 7.9 × 11 in (200 × 280 mm). Both have 160 designs, 6 fonts and a top speed of 860 stitches per minute.
Is the Janome 400E still sold?
Janome's US site still lists it but shows no list price, and stock varies by retailer. Ask a Janome dealer whether new units are available.
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Brother PE800
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Sources
Specs come from Janome's own pages and manuals, checked October 2026. Prices are typical ranges, not live prices. We are not affiliated with Janome. See how we research.