I found this info. difference between the full version of PE-Design 7.0 and the newer, less expensive PE-Design Lite. So without further ado, here is a break down of the differences between the two of them:
GENERAL FEATURES
Hoop Sizes:
PE-Design Lite: supports 2 hoop sizes, the 100mm x 100mm (4″ x 4″) and the 130mm x 180mm (5″ x 7″)
PE-Design Ver. 7: supports up to 5 hoops as large as 300mm x 200mm (11.75″ x 7.75″)
File Importing:
PE-Design Lite: Yes
PE-Design Ver 7: Yes
File Exporting:
PE-Design Lite: NO
PE-Design Ver 7: Yes
Included Applications:
PE-Design Lite: 1
PE-Design Ver. 7: 5
FONT FUNCTIONS
Built-in Fonts:
PE-Design Lite: 35
PE-Design Ver. 7: 35
True Type Fonts, Monograms, & Small Font:
PE-Design Lite: NO
PE-Design Ver. 7: Yes
Text Arrangement:
PE-Design Lite: Follows the curve
PE-Design Ver. 7: Follows the shape of any line
Text Transformation:
PE-Design Lite: NO
PE-Design Ver. 7: Yes
Custom Font Pattern Creation:
PE-Design Lite: NO
PE-Design Ver. 7: Yes with included font creator
IMAGE CONVERSION
Auto Punch:
PE-Design Lite: Yes
PE-Design Ver. 7: Yes
Photo Stitch:
PE-Design Lite: NO
PE-Design Ver. 7: Yes
Cross Stitch:
PE-Design Lite: NO
PE-Design Ver. 7: Yes
SEWING ATTRIBUTES
Region Sew Type:
PE-Design Lite: 2
PE-Design Ver. 7: 10
Line Sew Type:
PE-Design Lite: 0
PE-Design Ver. 7: 5
Gradation & Color Blending:
PE-Design Lite: NO
PE-Design Ver. 7: Yes
DRAWING SHAPES
Line, Rectangle, Circle, Heart, Star, etc:
PE-Design Lite: NO
PE-Design Ver. 7: Yes
Manual Punch Digitizing:
PE-Design Lite: NO
PE-Design Ver. 7: Yes
EDITING
Point Editing:
PE-Design Lite: NO
PE-Design Ver. 7: Yes
Stitch Pattern Editing:
PE-Design Lite: NO
PE-Design Ver. 7: Yes
So hopefully if you made it to this point (we commend you) you now have a better understanding of the differences between the two PE-Design programs. We do actually carry both of them in stock, but to purchase them you will need to call us toll free at 1-866-739-2568. Authorized Brother dealers are unable to post prices for these products, but we guarantee it will be worth your time