What is the use of nef file of Nikon camera?

NEF file belongs to the original image file shot by SLR digital camera, collectively referred to as RAW file. The suffix of the RAW file shot by cameras produced by different manufacturers is different. The suffix of the RAW file shot by cameras produced by Nikon Company is *.nef. You can open this file with graphic editing software such as PHOTOSHOP and Magic Hand.

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.

Extended data

For this format, Nikon Capture free software developed by Nikon can be used for post-image processing and precise adjustment control.

In addition, the famous ADOBE PHOTOSHOP products can also use the built-in RAW plug-in (camera raw, etc. ) to read, adjust and edit NEF.

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