{"id":54449,"date":"2022-06-01T17:44:04","date_gmt":"2022-06-01T17:44:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thepicpedia.com\/faq\/how-to-open-nef-files-in-lightroom-2\/"},"modified":"2022-06-01T17:44:04","modified_gmt":"2022-06-01T17:44:04","slug":"how-to-open-nef-files-in-lightroom-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thepicpedia.com\/faq\/how-to-open-nef-files-in-lightroom-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How to open nef files in lightroom?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Workaround is to use the Adobe DNG converter you have, convert the NEF to DNG, and import the DNG files. You would have to use the DNG Converter to convert the NEF to DNG, and then import the DNG into Lightroom.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, does <strong>Lightroom<\/strong> work with <strong>NEF<\/strong> <strong>files<\/strong>? Lightroom does not support the following types of files: Adobe Illustrator. Nikon scanner NEF.<\/p>\n<p>Subsequently, how do I convert NEF files to <strong>Lightroom<\/strong>? You point at the imported <strong>nef<\/strong> in lightroom, and click the export button in the library module on the left hand panel at the bottom. In the process of exporting, you indicate what size (in pixels, or the longest dimension) you want the image to be, along with the file format you want (jpeg in this case).<\/p>\n<p>You asked, why cant I import NEF files in Lightroom? If your Lightroom is older it won&#8217;t import the files. If you have LR 6.0 installed you should update your installation. If your Lightroom is v5 or older, you can indeed use dng converter. However, your DNG converter also needs to be new enough to support those <strong>files<\/strong> if you have an older version of <strong>Lightroom<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Also the question is, can Adobe <strong>open<\/strong> NEF <strong>files<\/strong>? The primary reason that your <strong>NEF<\/strong> file will not open in Photoshop is because the version of the Photoshop Camera Raw plugin does not include information for your specific camera model. Adobe regularly updates the plugin to support newer models, but you may need to manually update the plugin.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open Lightroom Classic CC on your computer.<\/li>\n<li>Plug in the source, which has your RAW files stored in it, to your computer.  <\/li>\n<li>If the option is enabled in the Preferences tab, <strong>Lightroom<\/strong> will automatically show the option to import.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>How do you convert NEF to DNG?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hGjjGc669Q0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do I convert NEF to JPG in Lightroom?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ghOZrjqwfC8\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do I open NEF files?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Right-click an NEF (RAW) image in desktop mode and select Open with program > Windows Photo Viewer.<\/li>\n<li>Confirm that this image is displayed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do I convert NEF files to JPEG?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open Raw.pics.io page.<\/li>\n<li>Click &#8220;Open files from computer&#8221; button.<\/li>\n<li>Choose NEF files that you want to convert.<\/li>\n<li>Click &#8220;Save All&#8221; in the left sidebar to batch convert all the files or mark files right in the bottom strip of thumbnails and choose &#8220;Save selected&#8221; to convert selected files.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Why won&#8217;t my raw files open in Lightroom?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Photoshop or Lightroom doesn&#8217;t recognize the raw files. What do I do? Make sure that you have the latest updates installed. If installing the latest updates doesn&#8217;t allow you to open your camera files, verify that your camera model is on the list of supported cameras.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do I open NEF files in Adobe Camera Raw?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/y5Hr0rUwn1w\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How can I edit NEF files?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>The most obvious program to use is Adobe Photoshop. Adobe also has other imaging programs called Camera Raw and Lightroom that will open and edit NEF files. Other editing software such as Capture One will open NEF files. Options like Corel PaintShop Pro for PCs and Google Photos also allow you access to these files.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Does Photoshop support Nikon raw files?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>With Adobe Camera Raw, you can enhance raw images from many different cameras and import the images into various Adobe applications. Supported applications include Photoshop, Lightroom Classic, Lightroom, Photoshop Elements, After Effects, and Bridge.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do I convert NEF to PNG?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Upload nef-file(s) Select files from Computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, URL or by dragging it on the page.<\/li>\n<li>Choose &#8220;to png&#8221; Choose png or any other format you need as a result (more than 200 formats supported)<\/li>\n<li>Download your png.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do you process NEF files on Nikon?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Use the in-camera processing feature. Through the Retouch menu, you can process your Raw images right in the camera.  <\/li>\n<li>Process and convert in ViewNX 2. ViewNX 2 also offers a Raw processing feature.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Is DNG better than raw?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>DNG files are generally 15-20% smaller than RAW files, but the difference in quality is minimal. A DNG file can also save the original RAW file within itself. This doubles the size, but is also a nice safeguard. DNG files also strip out select information to decrease the size and simplify storage and editing.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Why does Lightroom change my raw photos?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>The raw image data is captured from the camera at a point before the contrast and color settings are applied by the camera, so any difference in appearance will be from differences in the way the camera, and Lightroom, decided to render the color and contrast.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How can I edit raw images in Lightroom for free?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XYhl47bC3DA\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do I convert NEF to DNG in Lightroom?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Just select your photos in the Library module. Then go to the Library menu at the top and choose Convert Photos to DNG. You&#8217;ll get the usual DNG conversion dialog where you choose your options and you&#8217;re good to go.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Why is Lightroom converting raw to DNG?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>The DNG format is a lot more versatile than a RAW file, because it allows you to tightly control the RAW file conversion process and specify conversion options. When dealing with uncompressed RAW files, DNG certainly does save a lot of space by converting huge uncompressed RAW files to losslessly-compressed RAW files.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>What does DNG mean in photography?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>What is a DNG file? DNG means Digital Negative. It&#8217;s a type of raw file format used in digital photography, developed on the TIFF 6.0 format. With an abundance of different cameras and editing software on the market, file compatibility has proved a challenge for photographers when sharing and developing their work.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do I edit RAW photos in Lightroom Classic?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PsWF1GDflbk\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>What program opens RAW files?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>You can open RAW files with various image-editing and -viewing applications. Some options include Adobe Photoshop (Windows and macOS), Adobe Photoshop Elements (Windows and macOS), Corel PaintShop Pro (Windows), ACD Systems ACDSee (Windows), and RawTherapee (multiplatform).<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do I convert RAW files?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>How do you convert RAW files to JPEG? To convert a RAW file to a JPEG image file, open your RAW file in your chosen editing software. From there, simply make a copy of the file, save, and export it as a new JPEG image file. You&#8217;ll then have two files \u2014 the original RAW file and the converted JPEG image.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Is NEF the same as RAW?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Exclusive to Nikon cameras, the NEF is Nikon&#8217;s RAW file format. RAW image files, sometimes referred to as digital negatives, contain all the image information captured by the camera&#8217;s sensor, along with the image&#8217;s metadata (the camera&#8217;s identification and its settings, the lens used and other information).<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Why are my pictures in NEF format?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>The simple answer is yes \u2013 NEF is the file extension used by Nikon digital DSLR and mirrorless cameras for their RAW image files. Like the other RAW types, NEF contains all the details seen by the camera sensor and stored on the memory card when the photo was captured.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do I change my Nikon from NEF to JPG?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Select NEF (RAW) processing. Highlight NEF (RAW) processing in the retouch menu and press 2.<\/li>\n<li>Choose how images are selected.  <\/li>\n<li>Select photographs.  <\/li>\n<li>Choose settings for the JPEG copies.  <\/li>\n<li>Copy the photographs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do I convert multiple NEF files to JPEG in Photoshop?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JKDvyUwXHNY\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do I convert NEF files to JPEG on Mac?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>In the View NX 2 browser window, find your NEF image and double-click it. Once it opens, go to the &#8220;File&#8221; menu and select &#8220;Convert.&#8221; A pop-up dialog box will appear with &#8220;JPEG&#8221; as the default conversion in the top scroll button.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Why can&#8217;t I view RAW Photos on my computer?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Because RAW images come in a special format of their own, you will need to download what is called a codec (software that tells the computer how to read the data it is given). The codec is only good for allowing you to see the images in preview thumbnails and open them in an image viewer.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Workaround is to use the Adobe DNG converter you have, convert the NEF to DNG, and import the DNG files. You would have to use the DNG Converter to convert the NEF to DNG, and then import the DNG into Lightroom. Similarly, does Lightroom work with NEF files? 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