NEF File Extension

NEF file extension is created by Nikon, also known as Nikon Electronic Format RAW Image. NEF has been classified as Camera Raw Files. This File type categories under Zip, Text, Binary and XML, however, the format of this file format has not been determined yet. You can open NEF files in Nikon ViewNX2 program.

Nikon Electronic Format RAW Image File Type

What is a NEF File Type?

The NEF supports 12-bit or 14-bit, depending on the camera used to capture the' image. All settings, such as exposure, shade, tone, sharpness and white balance can be applied with photo retouching software once the image has been saved on a computer.

The changes to the image are stored as apos; sets of apos; instructions separate from the data; raw images in the NEF file. This means that no matter how many changes apply to the image, you can go back to the original.

Free online NEF Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .NEF (Nikon Electronic Format RAW Image) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to NEF, merge, split and compare the NEF files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

NEF Converter

Open NEF

Edit NEF

Compare NEF Files

Merge NEF Files

Split NEF Files

NEF Metadata Viewer

NEF Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Nikon Electronic Format RAW Image .NEF File Extensions while opening the .NEF files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open NEF Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for Nikon Electronic Format RAW Image on your system such as Nikon ViewNX2.
2. Associate default Nikon Viewnx2 Nikon ViewNX2 program for *.nef (Nikon Electronic Format RAW Image) files.
   
   

   Associate NEF Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.NEF (e.g example.nef) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Nikon Viewnx2 Nikon ViewNX2 program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .nef files.
   
   

   Associate NEF Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.NEF (e.g example.nef) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Nikon Viewnx2 Nikon ViewNX2 program Or other appropriate program that you want.
   3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
   4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Nikon ViewNX2 extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related NEF File Extensions

NEF default file extension is .NEF and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for NEF File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the NEF files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open NEF File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	ACD Systems ACDSee 2019 for Windows	Commercial	ACD Systems
	Corel AfterShot Pro 3 for Windows	Commercial	Corel
	ACD Systems Canvas X 2019 for Windows	Commercial	ACD Systems
	Corel CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2020 for Windows	Commercial	Corel
	Adobe DNG Converter 9.4 for Windows	Freeware	Adobe
	JRiver Media Center 19 for Windows	Freeware	JRiver
	CyberLink Media Suite 16 ULTIMATE for Windows	Commercial	CyberLink
	Neko 000 for Windows	Free	Neko
	Corel PaintShop Pro 2021 for Windows	Commercial	Corel
	CyberLink PhotoDirector 365 for Windows	Commercial	CyberLink
	Adobe Photoshop 2020 for Windows	Commercial	Adobe
	Adobe Photoshop Elements 2020 for Windows	Commercial	Adobe
	MAGIX Photostory Deluxe 2016 for Windows	Commercial	MAGIX
	Google Picasa 3 for Windows	Freeware	Google
	CyberLink PowerDirector 365 for Windows	Commercial	CyberLink
	CyberLink PowerDVD 20 for Windows	Commercial	CyberLink
	Microsoft Windows Photos 2020 for Windows	Bundled	Microsoft

Open NEF File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	Corel AfterShot Pro 3 for MacOs	Commercial	Corel
	MacPhun ColorStrokes 2 for MacOs	Commercial	MacPhun
	Corel CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2020 for MacOs	Commercial	Corel
	Adobe DNG Converter 9.4 for MacOs	Freeware	Adobe
	Apple iPhoto 9 for MacOs	Bundled	Apple
	JRiver Media Center 19 for MacOs	Freeware	JRiver
	Neko 000 for MacOs	Free	Neko
	Nikon ViewNX2 000 for MacOs	Free	Nikon ViewNX2
	Corel PaintShop Pro 2021 for MacOs	Commercial	Corel
	CyberLink PhotoDirector 365 for MacOs	Commercial	CyberLink
	Apple Photos 1 for MacOs	Bundled	Apple
	Adobe Photoshop 2020 for MacOs	Commercial	Adobe
	Adobe Photoshop Elements 2020 for MacOs	Commercial	Adobe
	Google Picasa 3 for MacOs	Freeware	Google
	CyberLink PowerDirector 365 for MacOs	Commercial	CyberLink

Open NEF file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	Corel AfterShot Pro 3 for Linux	Commercial	Corel
	Neko 000 for Linux	Free	Neko
	Adobe Photoshop 2020 for Linux	Commercial	Adobe

Open NEF file on Web

Open NEF file on iOS

	Software	License	Developer
	CyberLink PhotoDirector 365 for iOS	Commercial	CyberLink
	Apple Photos 1 for iOS	Bundled	Apple
	Adobe Photoshop Express for iOS 5 for iOS	Freeware	Adobe

Open NEF file on Android

	Software	License	Developer
	CyberLink PhotoDirector 365 for Android	Commercial	CyberLink
	Adobe Photoshop Express for Android 5 for Android	Freeware	Adobe
	CyberLink PowerDirector 365 for Android	Commercial	CyberLink

About Licensing

1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
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4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

About NEF - Nikon Electronic Format RAW Image

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