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Learn more about the entire process here in a simple, straightforward manner.","The NEF and ORF image files both result from different cameras, making them unique and for very specific uses. At some point, while working with these files, you’ll probably want to convert them into a different format for easier accessibility. If you’re attempting to convert the NEF into an ORF, this article is for you. […]","The NEF and ORF image files both result from different cameras, making them unique and for very specific uses. At...","\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The NEF and ORF image files both result from different cameras, making them unique and for very specific uses. At some point, while working with these files, you’ll probably want to convert them into a different format for easier accessibility. If you’re attempting to convert the NEF into an ORF, this article is for you. I’ll walk you through everything you need to know concerning this conversion and other potential options. Let’s begin with a quick rundown of both the NEF and ORF file types.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-1--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 digital format resulting from a picture that was taken using a Nikon camera (NEF stands for Nikon Electronic Format). The NEF is a raw image, meaning it is without any editing or manipulation. It is a high quality replication of the exact image that the photographer took using their camera. Because of how specific the NEF is, it’s typical for users to convert the file into a different image format at some point.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-43662\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"521\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F04\u002F19192047\u002Fconvert-nef-to-orf.jpg\" alt=\"An up-close picture of a camera lens.\" class=\"wp-image-43662\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F04\u002F19192047\u002Fconvert-nef-to-orf.jpg 800w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F04\u002F19192047\u002Fconvert-nef-to-orf-450x293.jpg 450w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F04\u002F19192047\u002Fconvert-nef-to-orf-768x500.jpg 768w\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The NEF comes from the Nikon camera.\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-2--what-is-an-orf-image-file\">What is an ORF image file?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Forf-image-file\u002F\">ORF image file\u003C\u002Fa> is the digital result of any picture that was taken on an Olympus camera (ORF stands for Olympus Raw Image File) then uploaded to a computer. It has very limited editing and sharing potential, being such a large, inaccessible file. Similar to the NEF, most ORF users eventually prefer to convert the ORF to a different file type for convenience.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now let’s take a look at how to convert these files into one another, as well as some potential alternative options.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-3--how-do-i-convert-the-nef-to-an-orf\">How do I convert the NEF to an ORF?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here’s where things get rather tricky. The NEF and the ORF are both very similar files, \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fimage-file-types\u002F\">image file types\u003C\u002Fa> that result from a specific camera brand. In fact, they both share the same purpose as digital files. NEF and ORF exist in order to act as conduit from a physical camera to a digital computer. Because of this, they don’t convert into one another.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-43682\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"553\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F04\u002F19192041\u002Fconvert-nef-to-orf-3.jpg\" alt=\"A digital sun detailed.\" class=\"wp-image-43682\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F04\u002F19192041\u002Fconvert-nef-to-orf-3.jpg 800w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F04\u002F19192041\u002Fconvert-nef-to-orf-3-450x311.jpg 450w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F04\u002F19192041\u002Fconvert-nef-to-orf-3-768x531.jpg 768w\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Converting the NEF to ORF doesn’t make sense.\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We’ll explain some alternatives, but first it’s important to give you a detailed visual representation of why the NEF won’t convert to the ORF. Think of image file formats like the color of a car. If you have a red car and want it blue, it can be painted to make it so. However, if you have an old Honda but want a lamborghini, no amount of paint job will make this happen. This is essentially the ORF and NEF. It’s possible to convert them into other formats, just not each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-4--is-the-inverse-conversion-possible-alternatives\">Is the inverse conversion possible? Alternatives?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As explained above, since the ORF and NEF are essentially the exact same file type, they don’t convert into one another. Therefore, the inverse conversion (ORF into NEF) won’t work either. However, there are some alternatives depending on what you would like to do with your files. If you’re trying to convert the NEF because you don’t know how to edit it, consider Nikon’s flagship NEF-editing software, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nikonusa.com\u002Fen\u002Fnikon-products\u002Fproduct\u002Fimaging-software\u002Fcapture-nx-d.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Capture NX-D\u003C\u002Fa>. It has a lot of different tools that give users a chance to make changes to their professional photos.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-43685\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"480\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F04\u002F19192040\u002Fconvert-nef-to-orf-4.jpg\" alt=\"A graph of digital dots in a wave.\" class=\"wp-image-43685\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F04\u002F19192040\u002Fconvert-nef-to-orf-4.jpg 800w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F04\u002F19192040\u002Fconvert-nef-to-orf-4-450x270.jpg 450w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F04\u002F19192040\u002Fconvert-nef-to-orf-4-768x461.jpg 768w\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">There are plenty of alternative conversions to consider.\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, if you’re looking for more functionality and editing capability, it’s probably best to convert the NEF into a more manageable image format. The quickest and easiest way to do this is by using an automated converter, available as a browser-based system. All it requires is an internet connection and enough hard drive space to download a new file. I recommend \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fconvertio.co\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Convertio\u003C\u002Fa> due to its quick downloads and intuitive interface.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you’re disappointed by not being able to convert the NEF to the ORF, there’s really no need to be. This conversion wouldn’t really benefit you, and there are plenty of different, more efficient ways to get the job done.\u003C\u002Fp>",3,{"url":36,"url_md":37,"alt":38,"height":39,"width":40},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F04\u002F19192048\u002Fconvert-nef-to-orf-2.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F04\u002F19192048\u002Fconvert-nef-to-orf-2-450x350.jpg","A laptop in a digital world.",414,533,[42],{"id":43,"slug":43,"title":44,"path":45},"photo-management","Photo management","\u002Fpost-category\u002Fphoto-management\u002F",[47,54,61],{"featuredImage":48,"postId":49,"slug":50,"title":51,"description":52,"path":53},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F01\u002F19192846\u002Fconvert-cr2-to-png-3-450x253.jpg",39150,"convert-cr2-to-png","A guide to convert the CR2 image file to the PNG","If you work with a lot of CR2 files, you understand how tough they are to share and edit. It's easy to convert the CR2 to PNG – here's a quick guide.","\u002Fblog\u002Fconvert-cr2-to-png\u002F",{"featuredImage":55,"postId":56,"slug":57,"title":58,"description":59,"path":60},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F04\u002F19192129\u002Fconvert-psd-to-indd-450x253.jpg",43329,"convert-psd-to-indd","INDD extension: How to convert PSD files to InDesign format","The PSD and INDD are both file formats for Adobe software systems. Use this guide to learn how to convert one into the other.","\u002Fblog\u002Fconvert-psd-to-indd\u002F",{"featuredImage":62,"postId":63,"slug":64,"title":65,"description":66,"path":67},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F01\u002F19195715\u002Ffacebook-image-size-450x421.jpg",21529,"facebook-image-size","Facebook image sizes – Shape the perfect post","Optimize the dimensions of your Facebook image sizes to make an impact on your social posts. Learn more here about the rules to follow in 2021.","\u002Fblog\u002Ffacebook-image-size\u002F",{"left":4,"top":4,"width":5,"height":5,"rotate":4,"vFlip":6,"hFlip":6,"body":69},"\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":71},"\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":73},"\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>",1787374899315]