.NEF File Extension

Are you having difficulty opening a file that ends with .NEF? Such files can be executed only by certain programs. If you cannot open the .NEF file, it can be due to the following reasons: either you do not have an appropriate program to open it, or your file association is corrupted. For more information about this extension, please read the article below.

What is a .NEF file?

.NEF file belongs to the category of Camera Raw Files used in operating systems such as Windows 11, 10, Windows 7, Windows 8 / 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP.

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Developer: Nikon

File Type: Nikon Electronic Format RAW Image

Category: Camera Raw Files

Format: Binary

.NEF file is associated with Nikon Electronic Format RAW Image developed by Nikon, has a Binary Format and belongs to Camera Raw Files category.

A NEF file is a raw image file made by a Nikon digital camera. NEF files contain the unprocessed data from the image sensor, along with metadata such as exposure settings, white balance, and the date and time stamp. NEF files are losslessly compressed to retain image quality. Since a NEF file holds data from the camera sensor, you can make changes to pictures without losing the resolution.

More information

Many professional photographers and advanced amateurs use these files for their projects because the NEF format provides the highest quality image possible. When a file is saved to a PC, any changes to image settings can be applied. NEF files can be opened and edited using image-editing applications. NEF files can be converted to commonly used formats using either an image editor or file converter.

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