Convert NEF Files on Mac
NEF (Nikon Electronic Format) is an image format using the .nef extension. Consul converts NEF files to 29 other formats. Rename a file's extension in Finder and Consul handles the conversion automatically.
What is NEF?
NEF is Nikon's raw image format, used across its DSLR and Z-series mirrorless cameras. It stores the unprocessed sensor readout; depending on camera settings, NEF files are uncompressed, losslessly compressed, or lossy compressed.
NEF supports both lossy and lossless compression, so file size and fidelity depend on how each file was encoded. Files can carry EXIF/MakerNote metadata.
NEF was developed by Nikon.
Opening NEF files on a Mac
Quick Look previews NEF files. Select one in Finder and press Space. Preview opens NEF files. For a one-off conversion, Preview can also export NEF to JPEG, PNG, TIFF and PDF.
macOS decodes raw photos through its camera-specific raw engine, so images from very new camera models may not display until Apple ships support in a macOS update.
Consul supports 29 conversions for NEF
Consul is the easiest way to convert NEF files on your Mac, or to turn other files into NEF. Rename file.nef to change its extension, and Consul converts it automatically.