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A complete guide","Is there ever a reason to convert a PNG to a NEF? Is it even possible? These questions are answered and more in this detailed breakdown.","What is NEF to PNG? NEF to PNG is the process of converting a Nikon Electronic Format (NEF) raw image file into a Portable Network Graphic (PNG). NEF files are camera-native raw files produced exclusively by Nikon cameras and must be converted to accessible formats like PNG for editing, sharing, or web use. The conversion […]","What is NEF to PNG? NEF to PNG is the process of converting a Nikon Electronic Format (NEF) raw image...","\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-1--what-is-nef-to-png\">What is NEF to PNG?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NEF to PNG is the process of converting a Nikon Electronic Format (NEF) raw image file into a Portable Network Graphic (PNG). NEF files are camera-native raw files produced exclusively by Nikon cameras and must be converted to accessible formats like PNG for editing, sharing, or web use. The conversion can be completed using photo editing software such as Adobe Photoshop or a browser-based online converter, and how those converted files are stored and distributed falls under \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fglossary\u002Ffile-management\u002F\">file management\u003C\u002Fa>, the practice of organizing, locating, and distributing digital files.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-2--what-s-a-png-image-file\">What’s a PNG image file?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fpng-image-file\u002F\">PNG image file\u003C\u002Fa> is a very popular graphic format, mostly due to its high resolution and accessibility. A PNG is a Portable Network Graphic that uses lossless compression – meaning it retains all of its quality and resolution when it shrinks in size. It is an image file that uses raster graphics, which means it’s mapped by a structural grid of pixels. Finally, the PNG can be opened by a wide range of different programs, making it easy to share as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-3--what-s-an-nef-image-file\">What’s an NEF image file?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fnef-image-file\u002F\">NEF image file\u003C\u002Fa> is a Nikon Electronic Format graphic that is the result of any photograph snapped using a Nikon camera. It is a raw image that, like PNG, is lossless compression. The NEF is typically not the end result as most users convert them to a different file type. The official Nikon software that handles the NEF is the Capture NX-D, which provides some essentially editing options to photographers.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-33482\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F19193901\u002Fconvert-png-to-nef.jpg\" alt=\"The PNG logo.\" class=\"wp-image-33482\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F19193901\u002Fconvert-png-to-nef.jpg 800w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F19193901\u002Fconvert-png-to-nef-450x450.jpg 450w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F19193901\u002Fconvert-png-to-nef-150x150.jpg 150w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F19193901\u002Fconvert-png-to-nef-768x768.jpg 768w\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">PNG uses lossless compression.\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-4--how-to-convert-a-png-to-a-nef\">How to convert a PNG to a NEF\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unfortunately, there’s no way to convert a PNG to a NEF. This is because the NEF is a direct result of a photograph taken on a Nikon camera. Whenever a photographer uses a Nikon camera and uploads their files digitally, they’re stored in the NEF format. From there, they edit and convert them to more accessible \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fimage-file-types\u002F\">image file types\u003C\u002Fa>. This is the only way to create an NEF, but don’t worry, you don’t need to convert the PNG to NEF anyhow. Everything you need in terms of editing and sharing is already available with a PNG.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think of the NEF like a vintage painting. You can convert it to things like printed pictures, digital pictures and other image media. However, you can’t convert a digital photo into a vintage painting, being that the artist is deceased among other reasons. The same goes with the NEF – it is the painting. It can be converted into other images, but not vice-versa.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-33485\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F19193900\u002Fconvert-png-to-nef-2.jpg\" alt=\"An animated woman painting.\" class=\"wp-image-33485\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F19193900\u002Fconvert-png-to-nef-2.jpg 800w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F19193900\u002Fconvert-png-to-nef-2-450x450.jpg 450w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F19193900\u002Fconvert-png-to-nef-2-150x150.jpg 150w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F19193900\u002Fconvert-png-to-nef-2-768x768.jpg 768w\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The NEF is like a completed painting in a lot of ways.\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-5--how-to-convert-a-nef-to-a-png\">How to convert a NEF to a PNG\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even though you can’t convert the PNG to NEF, the reverse conversion does in fact work. There are a couple different ways to convert a NEF to a PNG. First, you can open the NEF file using a graphic editing program and then save it as a different type of file. For example, you could open a NEF in Adobe Photoshop, then save it as a PNG. Note that the flagship software, Capture NX-D, doesn’t allow for saving into the PNG format.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The other method is through an online converter. There are quite a few programs that convert NEF to PNG. One that works well for me is \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.convertfiles.com\u002Fconvert\u002Fimage\u002FNEF-to-PNG.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Convert.Files\u003C\u002Fa>. This is a browser-based system, meaning you don’t need to install it. It’s only recommended that you have a sufficiently fast internet connection and enough hard drive space. Give it a shot if you don’t want to install software in order to convert.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remember, if you’re trying to convert a PNG to a NEF, you need to find a different file format. There are plenty of other image types available, so look around until you find the one that works best for you.\u003C\u002Fp>",3,{"url":37,"url_md":38,"alt":39,"height":40,"width":41},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F19193900\u002Fconvert-png-to-nef-3.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F19193900\u002Fconvert-png-to-nef-3-450x389.jpg","An image logo.",692,800,[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\u002F2019\u002F11\u002F19193218\u002Fconvert-psd-to-cr2-3-450x450.jpg",37141,"convert-psd-to-cr2","How do I convert a PSD to a CR2?","If you're wondering whether it's possible to convert your PSD files to CR2, this article is perfect for you. Here's a complete breakdown of both file types.","\u002Fblog\u002Fconvert-psd-to-cr2\u002F",{"featuredImage":56,"postId":57,"slug":58,"title":59,"description":60,"path":61},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2018\u002F10\u002F19194841\u002Fjpeg-image-file-12-411x450.jpg",19219,"jpeg-image-file","Learn how and when to use the JPEG image file","The JPEG is a popular image file. Examine the ins and outs of the extension to discover what’s driving this popularity. Here are the main features to learn.","\u002Fblog\u002Fjpeg-image-file\u002F",{"featuredImage":63,"postId":64,"slug":65,"title":66,"description":67,"path":68},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F01\u002F19192709\u002Fconvert-eps-to-nef-3-450x278.jpg",40065,"convert-eps-to-nef","A complete guide to convert the EPS file to NEF","The EPS format is great for managing business functions like logos. However, there will come a time when it needs converting. Here's all you need to know.","\u002Fblog\u002Fconvert-eps-to-nef\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>",1787068119339]