The.nef format is a specific format for photographs obtained using Nikon technology. It can be opened with several professional photo editing programs and a number of free applications.
Many users of modern photographic equipment are faced with the need to open, convert specific formats in which photographs are saved. A striking example is modern Nikon cameras, as a result of which images are saved in the.nef format. This format allows for maximum image quality, which is the main reason for its use. However, ordinary users face significant problems, because after copying photos to a computer, they are unable to open and view them. Standard applications and image editors simply do not support the specified extension, so they cannot open images.
Using professional software to open the.nef format
A common way to open and convert.nef images is to use professional image editors. They support all image extensions, including those formats that are created only by certain techniques. Files in the specified format are quite heavy, since the images retain the maximum quality, however, after opening in a professional editor, their size can be reduced during conversion. The most common paid program for opening the.nef format is Adobe Photoshop. In addition, a special professional program called Nikon View is sometimes used. The disadvantage of these editors is their cost, since for an ordinary user it means incurring constant additional costs, while the programs themselves are needed only by professional designers.
Application of free programs
There are several free app alternatives that allow you to open.nef photos. It should be borne in mind that when using them, the ability to convert files is often limited. One of the simplest and most popular programs of this type is FastStone Image Viewer. It is characterized not only by a guaranteed positive result, but also by simplicity and ease of use. This program should be installed on your own computer, and then put all the files that you want to open in one folder. After that, it is enough to open the installed program, select the "Open" item in the "File" menu, select all the images in the folder.
