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Here’s a complete guide covering all possible solutions.","The INDD is a popular file type for users who need immense design capabilities. While working on a project using the INDD, it’s possible a conversion will be required. When that time comes, make sure you understand how to do so quickly and efficiently. If you’re looking to convert the INDD to NEF, this guide […]","The INDD is a popular file type for users who need immense design capabilities. While working on a project using...","\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The INDD is a popular file type for users who need immense design capabilities. While working on a project using the INDD, it’s possible a conversion will be required. When that time comes, make sure you understand how to do so quickly and efficiently. If you’re looking to convert the INDD to NEF, this guide is for you. Before we get into the conversion details, here is a rundown of the two file types.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-1--what-is-the-indd\">What is the INDD?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The INDD, which is the official \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Findesign-file-extension\u002F\">InDesign file extension\u003C\u002Fa>, is the standard format for project files in Adobe’s design software. The INDD handles many different elements, such as page information and layouts. It is typically used by companies in need of extensive design tools and capabilities. INDD files usually hold things like flyers and digital magazines. Users are able to add or change text of a project without compromising the overall design.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-43864\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"406\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F04\u002F19192023\u002Fconvert-indd-to-nef.jpg\" alt=\"The INDD file icon.\" class=\"wp-image-43864\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F04\u002F19192023\u002Fconvert-indd-to-nef.jpg 800w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F04\u002F19192023\u002Fconvert-indd-to-nef-450x228.jpg 450w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F04\u002F19192023\u002Fconvert-indd-to-nef-768x390.jpg 768w\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The INDD is great for different design projects.\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-2--what-is-a-nef-image-file\">What is a NEF image file?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fnef-image-file\u002F\">NEF image file\u003C\u002Fa> is the standard format for any picture snapped using a Nikon camera. NEF (Nikon Electronic Format) is a raw image, meaning it is unedited or changed from the original picture. The NEF is mostly used by professional photographers. When it’s time to share an NEF album or upload them online, users typically convert them into a smaller file.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-3--is-it-possible-to-convert-the-indd-to-nef\">Is it possible to convert the INDD to NEF?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although it sounds like a beneficial conversion in theory, with NEF files being so high in resolution, there isn’t any way to actually do it. The NEF is a file that is specifically the direct result of a camera picture uploaded to a computer. It acts as a way for users to put their Nikon camera photos onto a digital format. Because of this, no conversion from INDD to NEF works. Fortunately, this type of conversion isn’t practical anyway. Here’s why.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-43866\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"783\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F04\u002F19192022\u002Fconvert-indd-to-nef-3.jpg\" alt=\"A man on a ladder changing a lightbulb.\" class=\"wp-image-43866\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F04\u002F19192022\u002Fconvert-indd-to-nef-3.jpg 800w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F04\u002F19192022\u002Fconvert-indd-to-nef-3-450x440.jpg 450w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F04\u002F19192022\u002Fconvert-indd-to-nef-3-768x752.jpg 768w\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">There are a few alternative ideas that should work for you.\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The NEF is a raw image file, giving users a chance to have a digitized version of their physical photographs. Because of how high resolution the NEF is, users sometimes mistakenly believe an INDD can convert into it and gain that level of quality. Of course, this isn’t actually possible. The good thing is there are plenty of alternative conversions that offer these types of qualities.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-4--what-are-some-alternative-solutions\">What are some alternative solutions?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chances are if you’re trying to convert to an NEF, you need a file with high resolution. This is going to be hard to match exactly, but there are some alternatives that come close. The PNG is an extremely high resolution file type that maintains a lot of image quality. Plus, the PNG is a lot more accessible than the NEF, making it easier to share with others. Here’s how to convert the INDD to the PNG.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-43868\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"523\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F04\u002F19192021\u002Fconvert-indd-to-nef-4.jpg\" alt=\"A group of dominoes stacked together.\" class=\"wp-image-43868\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F04\u002F19192021\u002Fconvert-indd-to-nef-4.jpg 800w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F04\u002F19192021\u002Fconvert-indd-to-nef-4-450x294.jpg 450w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F04\u002F19192021\u002Fconvert-indd-to-nef-4-768x502.jpg 768w\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Try a different course for your images.\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, you’ll need access to both InDesign and Illustrator. If you don’t have one, consider a free trial to make this conversion. Launch InDesign and select ‘file’>‘export’ and choose ‘EPS’. Now launch Illustrator and open this EPS file. Now, simply save this file as a PNG. This isn’t a direct conversion, but it’s a great workaround when you need a new file type for a project.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even though there’s now way to convert the INDD to NEF, that doesn’t mean you’re out of options. Think about which different \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fimage-file-types\u002F\">image file types\u003C\u002Fa> might suit you as well and use them as an alternative.\u003C\u002Fp>",3,{"url":37,"url_md":38,"alt":39,"height":40,"width":41},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F04\u002F19192024\u002Fconvert-indd-to-nef-2.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F04\u002F19192024\u002Fconvert-indd-to-nef-2-450x300.jpg","White arrows grouped and a yellow arrow leaving the pack.",533,800,[43],{"id":44,"slug":44,"title":45,"path":46},"photo-management","Photo management","\u002Fpost-category\u002Fphoto-management\u002F",[48,55,62],{"featuredImage":49,"postId":50,"slug":51,"title":52,"description":53,"path":54},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F05\u002F19191827\u002Fconvert-jpg-to-eps-450x338.jpg",44757,"convert-jpg-to-eps","The most efficient way to convert the JPG to EPS","The JPG is a limited file type that consistently underperforms in projects. Check out how to convert it to an EPS for a more dynamic image format.","\u002Fblog\u002Fconvert-jpg-to-eps\u002F",{"featuredImage":56,"postId":57,"slug":58,"title":59,"description":60,"path":61},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F12\u002F19185551\u002Fimport-metadata-1-450x263.jpg",24917,"import-metadata","Metadata import: How to move, preserve, and manage metadata across systems","Do you know how to import metadata? Or why you should bother? If not, this guide has all the answers for you.","\u002Fblog\u002Fimport-metadata\u002F",{"featuredImage":63,"postId":64,"slug":65,"title":66,"description":67,"path":68},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F19193842\u002Fconvert-png-to-ai-450x244.jpg",33694,"convert-png-to-ai","How to convert the PNG image file to AI","Chances are you'll need to convert a PNG file to something with more editing capabilities eventually. The AI file type is the perfect fit. Learn more here.","\u002Fblog\u002Fconvert-png-to-ai\u002F",{"left":4,"top":4,"width":5,"height":5,"rotate":4,"vFlip":6,"hFlip":6,"body":70},"\u003Cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M9.175 10.825Q8 9.65 8 8t1.175-2.825T12 4t2.825 1.175T16 8t-1.175 2.825T12 12t-2.825-1.175M4 20v-2.8q0-.85.438-1.562T5.6 14.55q1.55-.775 3.15-1.162T12 13t3.25.388t3.15 1.162q.725.375 1.163 1.088T20 17.2V20zm2-2h12v-.8q0-.275-.137-.5t-.363-.35q-1.35-.675-2.725-1.012T12 15t-2.775.338T6.5 16.35q-.225.125-.363.35T6 17.2zm7.413-8.587Q14 8.825 14 8t-.587-1.412T12 6t-1.412.588T10 8t.588 1.413T12 10t1.413-.587M12 18\"\u002F>",{"left":4,"top":4,"width":5,"height":5,"rotate":4,"vFlip":6,"hFlip":6,"body":72},"\u003Cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M12 14q-.425 0-.712-.288T11 13t.288-.712T12 12t.713.288T13 13t-.288.713T12 14m-4.712-.288Q7 13.426 7 13t.288-.712T8 12t.713.288T9 13t-.288.713T8 14t-.712-.288M16 14q-.425 0-.712-.288T15 13t.288-.712T16 12t.713.288T17 13t-.288.713T16 14m-4 4q-.425 0-.712-.288T11 17t.288-.712T12 16t.713.288T13 17t-.288.713T12 18m-4.712-.288Q7 17.426 7 17t.288-.712T8 16t.713.288T9 17t-.288.713T8 18t-.712-.288M16 18q-.425 0-.712-.288T15 17t.288-.712T16 16t.713.288T17 17t-.288.713T16 18M5 22q-.825 0-1.412-.587T3 20V6q0-.825.588-1.412T5 4h1V2h2v2h8V2h2v2h1q.825 0 1.413.588T21 6v14q0 .825-.587 1.413T19 22zm0-2h14V10H5z\"\u002F>",{"left":4,"top":4,"width":5,"height":5,"rotate":4,"vFlip":6,"hFlip":6,"body":74},"\u003Cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M12 20a8 8 0 0 0 8-8a8 8 0 0 0-8-8a8 8 0 0 0-8 8a8 8 0 0 0 8 8m0-18a10 10 0 0 1 10 10a10 10 0 0 1-10 10C6.47 22 2 17.5 2 12A10 10 0 0 1 12 2m.5 5v5.25l4.5 2.67l-.75 1.23L11 13V7z\"\u002F>",1787634092876]