How do I convert NEF to PNG?

Upload your NEF file above. It is converted to PNG automatically (change the output format or quality in the Settings tab if you need to), then click Download. There is nothing to install.

Does converting NEF to PNG lose quality?

No. Both formats are lossless, so every pixel is kept exactly.

NEF or PNG: which should I use?

Use NEF for adjusting exposure and white balance with maximum latitude. Use PNG for screenshots, logos, text graphics and cut-outs. Keep in mind the main drawback of PNG: large files for photographs.

NEF is Nikon’s RAW format for its DSLR and Z-series mirrorless cameras. It stores the unprocessed sensor data for maximum editing latitude, so most apps can’t show it as a normal picture.

Can I convert NEF to PNG without Photoshop or Lightroom?

Yes. The NEF file is opened on our servers, so you don’t need Photoshop or Lightroom or any other software installed. Upload the file, then download the finished PNG.

Is the NEF to PNG converter free?

Yes. Convert, preview and download a single result without creating an account. Premium adds batch conversion (many files into one ZIP) and larger uploads.

Convert NEF to PNG — Free Online NEF Converter

Convert NEF to PNG online at full resolution. Open camera RAW files without Photoshop or Lightroom; preview one free or batch-convert with Premium.

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Why convert NEF to PNG?

PNG is supported far more widely than NEF, so the file is easier to open, share and upload.
PNG is made for screenshots, logos, text graphics and cut-outs.
No Photoshop or Lightroom needed: the file is opened on our servers and you download a ready-to-use PNG.

What to expect when converting NEF to PNG

The RAW file is developed at full resolution with your camera’s white balance. Keep the original NEF to re-edit exposure later.
Your original NEF file isn’t changed: you download a new PNG copy.

NEF vs PNG

機能	NEF	PNG
氏名	Nikon camera RAW	Portable Network Graphics
Origin	Written by Nikon cameras	Published as a W3C standard in 1996
圧縮	Unprocessed sensor data	Lossless
Transparency	いいえ	Yes — smooth, partial transparency
アニメーション	いいえ	いいえ
色	12 to 16 bits per channel from the sensor	Up to 16 bits per channel
Where it opens	RAW editors such as Lightroom; not browsers or most apps	All browsers, phones, computers and image editors
こんな方に最適	adjusting exposure and white balance with maximum latitude	screenshots, logos, text graphics and cut-outs
Main drawback	very large files that most apps can’t open	large files for photographs

In short: choose NEF for adjusting exposure and white balance with maximum latitude; choose PNG for screenshots, logos, text graphics and cut-outs.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert NEF to PNG?: Upload your NEF file above. It is converted to PNG automatically (change the output format or quality in the Settings tab if you need to), then click Download. There is nothing to install.
Does converting NEF to PNG lose quality?: No. Both formats are lossless, so every pixel is kept exactly.
NEF or PNG: which should I use?: Use NEF for adjusting exposure and white balance with maximum latitude. Use PNG for screenshots, logos, text graphics and cut-outs. Keep in mind the main drawback of PNG: large files for photographs.
What is a NEF file?: NEF is Nikon’s RAW format for its DSLR and Z-series mirrorless cameras. It stores the unprocessed sensor data for maximum editing latitude, so most apps can’t show it as a normal picture.
Can I convert NEF to PNG without Photoshop or Lightroom?: Yes. The NEF file is opened on our servers, so you don’t need Photoshop or Lightroom or any other software installed. Upload the file, then download the finished PNG.
Is the NEF to PNG converter free?: Yes. Convert, preview and download a single result without creating an account. Premium adds batch conversion (many files into one ZIP) and larger uploads.

NEF から PNG でできること

始める前に、主な機能を確認してください。

Nikon NEF RAW ファイルをロスレス PNG に変換します
Nikon のキャプチャから細部まで保存します
どこでも表示および編集できる標準 PNG を入手します
NEF ファイルの撮影全体をバッチ変換します
プラグインを使わずに任意のエディターで生の写真を開きます

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設定リファレンス

NEF から PNG で使用可能なコントロール。

設定

出力形式ドロップダウン: Chooses the file type you download. The page opens on its own output format; switch to any other format before converting.オプション: JPGPNGWebPAVIFGIFTIFFBMPICOPDF
品質スライダーレンジ: 20–100 · デフォルト: 90: For JPG, WebP, AVIF and image-to-PDF output: higher keeps more detail but makes a bigger file; 60–80 suits most photos. Documents (Publisher, XPS, EPS…) become PDFs with every page and sharp text, with no quality setting.
ロスレスモードオン/オフ: For WebP and AVIF output: keeps every pixel exactly (best for logos, graphics and transparency) at the cost of a larger file.
背景の塗りつぶしカラーピッカー: For JPG, BMP and image-to-PDF output, which can’t store transparency: the colour that fills transparent areas (white by default).