How to open .nef file format?

The probably reason why you are at this website is a problem with opening .nef file. The full name of the file is . If the double-click on the file’s icon shows you a message that additional programs are needed to open the file, you’ll find the list of helpful programs in the bottom of the page.The developer of this format is .

.nef file extension (Nikon Electronic Format RAW Image)

Category Developer/Producer File description Popularity
Camera Raw Files Nikon Nikon Electronic Format RAW Image
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Programs using this file extension: .nef
OS Software
Windows
Windows
  • Nikon ViewNX
  • Adobe Photoshop CC
  • Corel PaintShop Pro X5
  • Adobe Photoshop Elements 11
  • CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X6
  • ACD Systems Canvas 14
  • ACD Systems ACDSee 15
  • Google Picasa
  • Microsoft Windows Photos
  • Microsoft Windows Live Photo Gallery with Microsoft Camera Code Pack
  • Microsoft Windows Photo Gallery with the NEF Codec
MAC OS
MAC
  • Nikon ViewNX
  • Apple Aperture 3
  • Google Picasa
  • Adobe Photoshop CC
  • Adobe Photoshop Elements 11
  • Snap Converter
  • MacPhun ColorStrokes


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