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    • File extension .NEF
    • Dateiendung .NEF
    • .NEFファイルの拡張子
    • Extension de fichier .NEF
    • Extension de archivo .NEF
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How to open file with .NEF extension?

Don’t you know what program to use to convert the .NEF file? Do you want to convert a .NEF file into a different format? Below you will find helpful information.

File extension .NEF

.NEFThe file extension is usually three or more characters appearing in the file name after the dot. The extension informs us about the type of the file content, and the operating system about the software which should be used to open it. To open files with the NEF extension you can use the whole range of available software. The list of the most important programs to open files with the NEF extension is shown below.

Programs for WINDOWS system
  • ViewNX ViewNX
  • Adobe Photoshop Adobe Photoshop
  • PaintShop Pro PaintShop Pro
  • CorelDRAW CorelDRAW
  • ACDSee ACDSee
  • Picasa Picasa
  • Microsoft Windows Photo Gallery Microsoft Windows Photo Gallery
  • Zoner Photo Studio Zoner Photo Studio
  • Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
  • XnView XnView
  • FastPictureViewer Professional FastPictureViewer Professional
  • ACDSee Photo Manager ACDSee Photo Manager
  • FastStone Image Viewer FastStone Image Viewer
  • Corel PaintShop Pro Corel PaintShop Pro
  • CorelDraw Graphics Suite CorelDraw Graphics Suite
  • Adobe DNG Converter Adobe DNG Converter
  • Adobe Photoshop Camera Raw Adobe Photoshop Camera Raw
Programs for MAC system
  • ViewNX ViewNX
  • Picasa Picasa
  • Adobe Photoshop Adobe Photoshop
  • Snap Converter Snap Converter
  • ColorStrokes ColorStrokes
  • Apple Aperture Apple Aperture
  • iPhoto iPhoto
Programs for LINUX system
  • darktable darktable

After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .NEF) with the new application. If this does not happen, we can help the system a bit by selecting the software for it, which it should always use to open files with the .NEF extension.

When choosing the software we can select the system to use this software every time.

Remember!
Using it for the first time it is good to check whether the .NEF file opened in the application can be read by us and opens in a way that allows us to use it. If everything is in order, select this option the next time you open a file with the .NEF extension. However, if the file has not opened correctly, we have to look for a different software, with which we can open files with the .NEF extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .NEF file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

Other instructions

If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .NEF file has not meet your expectations, you can try searching other websites. But remember to avoid downloading programs "that can open any file". These applications not only have very limited functionality, but may also expose you to expense tens of dollars when purchasing a license.

In the vast majority of cases you will find the program dedicated to support the .NEF file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .NEF file) will be extended to the maximum.

It is also good to check

  • if the .NEF file has no errors
  • or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
In such a case it is best to try to download the .NEF file again from the same source on the Internet (or look for another source). If you received the file from another person, ask this person to re-send it. However, if the file was copied from some media, repeat the copying operation.

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