NEF to JPG
Convert NEF files to JPG right in your browser. Your files never leave your device.
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- Free, no watermark
Drop NEF files here
Converted on this device. Nothing is uploaded.
How it works
How to convert NEF to JPG
Add your photos
Drop NEF files into the box above, or press Choose files. You can add as many as you like.
Wait while they develop
Each RAW photo is developed on your device with the white balance your camera recorded. This takes a few seconds per photo, a little longer on phones.
Download
Save each file on its own, or download everything at once as a ZIP file.
Why
Why convert NEF to JPG?
NEF files from Nikon cameras hold everything the sensor saw, but most apps, phones and websites cannot show them. Converting to JPG gives you a finished picture that opens anywhere.
Compared
NEF and JPG compared
| Property | NEF | JPG |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Nikon Electronic Format | JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) |
| Compression | Lossless, lossy or uncompressed (sensor data) | Lossy |
| Transparency | No | No |
| Animation | No | No |
| Best for | Raw photos from Nikon DSLR and Z series cameras | Photos, sharing, email and uploads |
| Compatibility | Nikon software and raw editors; most apps and websites cannot open it | Opens on every device, browser and app |
Formats
About the formats
What is NEF?
NEF is the RAW format of Nikon cameras, used since the first Nikon DSLRs and still used by the mirrorless Z series. It stores the sensor data in a TIFF based structure along with a JPG preview. Compact Coolpix cameras use the closely related NRW format.
What is JPG?
JPG (also written JPEG) has been the standard format for photos since 1992. It uses lossy compression, which keeps files small by discarding detail the eye barely notices. It cannot store transparency, so transparent areas become a solid color.
Questions
Questions and answers
Is it safe to convert my files here?
Yes. ConvertOrino converts your files with code that runs in your own browser. Nothing is uploaded to a server, nobody else can see your files, and they are gone as soon as you close the page.
Which Nikon cameras save NEF files?
All Nikon DSLRs, from the D50 to the D850, and the mirrorless Z series, such as the Z5, Z6, Z7, Z8, Z9, Zf and Z50. NRW files from Coolpix compacts work too.
Do lossless compressed NEF files work?
Yes. Uncompressed, lossless compressed and compressed NEF files are all supported.
Will the JPG look like the photo on my camera screen?
Very close, but not always identical. The camera screen shows a JPG made with the camera's own picture style. ConvertOrino develops the sensor data with LibRaw, using the white balance the camera recorded, so contrast and colors can differ slightly.
Why does each photo take a few seconds?
A RAW file holds unprocessed sensor data. Turning it into a picture means working out the full color of every pixel, applying white balance and converting the colors, and your own device does all of that. A 24 megapixel photo usually takes a few seconds on a computer and longer on a phone.
Can I adjust exposure or white balance?
Not here. This tool develops photos the way the camera recorded them, which is what most people need for sharing. For detailed editing use a raw editor such as Lightroom, Capture One, darktable or RawTherapee.
Is the NEF to JPG tool free?
Yes, completely free. There is no sign up, no watermark and no limit on the number of files.
Is there a file size limit?
There is no fixed limit, because your own device does the work. Very large files are limited by the memory of your device. Phones handle files of a few hundred megabytes, computers handle much more.
Does it work on iPhone, Android, Mac and Windows?
Yes. It works in any modern browser, including Safari, Chrome, Edge and Firefox, on phones, tablets and computers. Nothing needs to be installed.
Is hidden metadata such as location removed?
Yes, by default. Location, camera details and other EXIF data are removed from every converted image. For JPG output you can untick Remove metadata to keep the date taken and camera details instead.
Does it work offline?
Yes. Once the page has loaded, the conversion works without an internet connection, which also proves that your files are not sent anywhere.
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