Convert NEF to JPG Online — Nikon RAW to JPEG
Convert Nikon NEF to JPG. Supports Z9, Z8, Z6, D850, D780, and more.
Drop up to 50 NEF files at once — no install, no sign-up required.
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How it works
- 1 · Drop your files
Drag & drop or choose Nikon NEF RAW files. No account required on Free—paid plans unlock bigger batches, higher limits, and priority queues.
- 2 · We convert securely
Processed on our dedicated servers. Encrypted in transit & at rest. EXIF metadata stripped by default. We never store filenames—only file types & sizes for accounting.
- 3 · Download & auto-delete
Grab your JPGs in seconds. Files delete automatically after 1 hour. Delete anytime after downloading with one click.
NEF (Nikon Electronic Format) is Nikon's proprietary RAW image format used by all Nikon DSLRs and mirrorless cameras since 1999. Built on TIFF structure, NEF stores unprocessed 12-bit or 14-bit sensor data, preserving maximum dynamic range and color information for post-production flexibility. Files include embedded JPEG previews and comprehensive EXIF metadata including lens data, focus point, and metering information.
Learn more: NEF on Wikipedia
NEF is essential for photographers using Nikon cameras who need maximum editing flexibility. For sharing or web publishing, conversion to JPEG is necessary since RAW formats require specialized software like Adobe Lightroom, Capture One, or Nikon's own ViewNX-i and NX Studio applications.
JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) is the universal standard for photographic images, using lossy DCT-based compression to achieve 10:1 or higher compression ratios with minimal visible quality loss. First published in 1992, it supports 24-bit color and works across every device, browser, and application. The lossy nature means repeated editing and saving degrades quality—best used as a final delivery format.
Learn more: JPEG on Wikipedia
JPEG excels at photographic content and remains the de facto standard for sharing, publishing, and web delivery. With mature encoders like MozJPEG delivering excellent quality-to-size ratios, JPEG continues to dominate despite newer alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an NEF file?
NEF (Nikon Electronic Format) is Nikon's proprietary RAW image format used across all Nikon DSLRs and mirrorless cameras since 1999.
NEF files contain unprocessed 12-14 bit sensor data, preserving maximum dynamic range for exposure correction, white balance adjustment, and color grading in software like Lightroom, Capture One, or Nikon's own NX Studio.
The tradeoff: NEF files are 25-60 MB each (depending on resolution), can't be viewed directly in browsers, and require conversion for sharing online or via messaging apps.
What Nikon cameras shoot NEF?
Will I lose quality converting NEF to JPG?
What settings are used for the conversion?
Conversion settings:
- White balance: Preserved from your camera's as-shot settings
- Exposure: Auto-brightness applied (matches Nikon ViewNX-i output)
- Color space: sRGB with standard gamma curve for accurate web display
- JPEG quality: 90 — higher than typical web images for excellent detail retention
- Metadata: Stripped for privacy (no GPS, camera info, or shooting settings)
Output matches Nikon ViewNX-i and NX Studio applications. We use the same auto-brightness and color processing that Nikon software applies when exporting to JPEG.
How much smaller will the JPG be?
What happens to EXIF data (camera settings, GPS)?
What if I need lossless output?
Have cameras from other brands?
We have dedicated converters for other major camera brands:
- Canon (older): CR2 to JPG converter
- Canon (newer): CR3 to JPG converter
- Sony: ARW to JPG converter
Or use our universal RAW to JPG converter for any supported format.
What are the limits for this converter?
| Tier | Max File Size | Max Files/Batch | Parallel Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guest/Free | 100 MB | 50 files | 3 at once |
| Pro | 1024 MB | 1000 files | 6 at once |
Note: File size limits are specific to this converter. Batch and parallel processing limits apply to all images converters site-wide. See all converter limits →
How are credits calculated for this conversion?
Cost: 1 credit per 10 MB
How it works:
- Files up to 10 MB: 1 credit
- 11-20 MB: 2 credits
- 21-30 MB: 3 credits
- 31-40 MB: 4 credits
Example: A 5 MB photo = 1 credit. A 95 MB photo = 10 credits.
Why per-megabyte? Larger files require more resources (processing, bandwidth, storage).
What are my daily and monthly credit limits?
Credit allocations vary by account tier:
| Tier | Daily Limit | Monthly Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Guest | 100 credits/day | — |
| Free | 100 credits/day | — |
| Pro | — | 12,000 credits/month |
Daily credits (Guest & Free tiers) reset every day at midnight UTC. Monthly credits (Pro) reset on your billing cycle date.
Note: With 1 credit per 10 MB, RAW files under 10 MB cost 1 credit each. Pro users can convert 12,000 RAW files per month.
Answers at a Glance
Quick answers to common questions.
- Are my files secure?
- How long do you keep my files?
- What metadata do you keep?
- What happens after I drop a file?
- Why are conversions so fast?
- How do you measure performance?
- What are the exact limits for each plan?
- Can I process files in bulk?
- Why did my file fail to convert?
- Do you use my files to train AI?
What's New in NEF to JPG
Latest improvements to this converter
Added Resize, Smart Compression, and Metadata options.
Initial launch of NEF to JPG converter for Nikon RAW files.
Need to get more done? Pro starts from $5.
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