Are my NEF files uploaded anywhere?

Yes — this conversion needs software that cannot run in a browser, so the file is uploaded over an encrypted connection. It is deleted as soon as the job finishes, and the result is removed after 60 minutes.

Is converting NEF to PNG free?

The free plan covers three server conversions a day, for files up to 25 MB. There is no watermark on the result.

Does converting NEF to PNG lose quality?

PNG is a compressed format, so some data is discarded. At the default setting the difference is not visible; you can raise the quality setting if you need to be certain. Raw files hold more tonal range than the target format. Highlights and shadows are mapped using the camera profile.

Do I need to install anything to open PNG files?

No. The conversion runs on our side and gives you a finished PNG file; opening it needs whatever software normally handles Portable Network Graphics.

NEFtoPNG

Convert NEF to PNG

Up to 3 files at once, 100 with Pro. Mixed formats are fine.

NEF to PNG conversion is not running yet. This page describes what it will do; the NEF conversions that work today are linked at the bottom.

What NEF and PNG are for

Nikon raw capture. TIFF based, which is why generic tools half-open it and get the colours wrong.

Lossless raster format with transparency. The safe choice for screenshots, logos and line art.

How to convert NEF to PNG

Drop your NEF file onto this page, or click to pick one.
Choose PNG as the target and start the conversion.
Download the finished PNG file.

NEF vs PNG: what changes

NEF compared with PNG
	NEF	PNG
Full name	Nikon Electronic Format	Portable Network Graphics
File extension	.nef	.png
Media type	image/x-nikon-nef	image/png
Compression	Lossless — nothing is discarded	Lossless — nothing is discarded

Quality: Some quality is given up for a smaller file. At the default setting the difference is hard to see.
Where it runs: This conversion is not available yet. The page describes what it will do once the engine ships.
What can be lost: Raw files hold more tonal range than the target format. Highlights and shadows are mapped using the camera profile.

NEF to PNG: common questions

Are my NEF files uploaded anywhere?: Yes — this conversion needs software that cannot run in a browser, so the file is uploaded over an encrypted connection. It is deleted as soon as the job finishes, and the result is removed after 60 minutes.
Is converting NEF to PNG free?: The free plan covers three server conversions a day, for files up to 25 MB. There is no watermark on the result.
Does converting NEF to PNG lose quality?: PNG is a compressed format, so some data is discarded. At the default setting the difference is not visible; you can raise the quality setting if you need to be certain. Raw files hold more tonal range than the target format. Highlights and shadows are mapped using the camera profile.
Do I need to install anything to open PNG files?: No. The conversion runs on our side and gives you a finished PNG file; opening it needs whatever software normally handles Portable Network Graphics.