What is a file in NEF format? How to open it?

What is the format of NEF? How to open NEF file?

NEF file belongs to the original image file shot by SLR digital camera, collectively referred to as RAW file. The suffixes of RAW files shot by cameras produced by different manufacturers are different. The suffix of RAW files shot by cameras produced by Nikon is *.nef. You can use graphic editing software such as Photoshop, light and shadow magician or Capture NX software released by Nikon to open the file. For NEF format, the output image can be adjusted without losing any 12bitRAW image quality. Install the software, and you can control almost all the functions of Nikon SLR digital through the computer. The shooting data can be directly stored on the computer hard disk.

Nikon releases NEF codec module update.

Nikon NEF codec 1.20.0

Nikon officially released the NEF codec 1.20.0, through which Nikon NEF RAW file format can be easily processed. Among them, the supported models include Nikon's new SLR Df and D5300. The following is a list of supported models:

D4，D3X，D3S，D3，D2XS，D2X，D2HS，D2H，D 1X，D 1H，D 1，D90，D80，D70S，D70，D60，D50，D40X，D40，D800E，D800，D700，D6 10，D600，D300，D300，D200，D 100

Editor's comment: Nikon is undoubtedly very fast in updating speed, and supports D5300 and Df at the same time. It is recommended that all Nikon users, especially new users with new Nikon models, download it. It can be seen that Nikon has made great efforts in user support.

How to open NEF file?

1、PHOTOSHOP

Photoshop？ The official version of CS6 integrates its Mercury image engine dedicated to Adobe in CS6, and provides powerful image editing function through the graphics card core GPU.

Adobe? Photoshop cs6 has powerful photo-taking function and breakthrough intelligent new functions of complex graphics, selection, realistic painting and retouching. Create amazing high dynamic range (HDR) images. Draw with realistic strokes and mixed colors. Eliminate noise, add seeds, and make a sketch of the most advanced photographic equipment. Get more memory and higher speed with native 64-bit cross-platform support experience and comprehensive optimization of Windows 7.

2, light and shadow magician

Shadow Magic Hand is a software to improve and personalize the quality of photos. Simple and easy to use, everyone can make beautiful photo frames, artistic photos and professional movie effects, and it is completely free.