Convert NEF to WebP Online — Nikon RAW to WebP
Convert Nikon NEF to modern WebP. Supports Z9, Z8, Z6, D850, 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 dedicated servers. Encrypted in transit & at rest. EXIF metadata stripped by default.
- 3 · Download & auto-delete
Grab your WebP files in seconds. Files auto-delete after 1 hour.
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.
WebP is Google's modern image format offering both lossy and lossless compression modes, plus alpha transparency and animation support—essentially combining the best features of JPEG, PNG, and GIF. Announced in 2010, WebP typically delivers 25-35% smaller files than JPEG at comparable quality using VP8 or VP8L compression. All major browsers now support WebP, making it a practical choice for web optimization.
Learn more: WebP Documentation (Google)
WebP strikes an excellent balance between compression efficiency and ecosystem maturity. It's widely adopted for web delivery, supported across all modern browsers (Chrome 32+, Firefox 65+, Safari 14+, Edge 18+), and offers better compression than JPEG/PNG without the encoding overhead of AVIF.
CMS support: WordPress 5.8+ (July 2021) supports WebP natively. Most modern CMS platforms and CDNs (Cloudflare, Akamai, Fastly) can automatically serve WebP to compatible browsers via content negotiation.
Email limitation: Most email clients (Outlook, Gmail web, Apple Mail) do not support WebP. Always use JPG or PNG for email images, or provide a JPG fallback via <picture> elements in HTML emails.
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 sensor data with 12-14 bit color depth, but can't be shared directly online. Converting to WebP gives you excellent quality at small file sizes perfect for web use.
What is WebP and why use it?
WebP is Google's modern image format designed for the web. It provides superior compression—typically 25-35% smaller than JPEG at equivalent quality, with support for transparency like PNG.
WebP is ideal for web publishing, social media, and any scenario where file size matters. All modern browsers support WebP.
What Nikon cameras shoot NEF?
Will I lose quality converting NEF to WebP?
What settings are used for the conversion?
Conversion settings:
- White balance: Preserved from your camera's as-shot settings
- Exposure: Auto-brightness applied
- Color space: sRGB for web compatibility
- WebP quality: 80 — optimized balance of quality and file size
- Metadata: Stripped for privacy
WebP vs JPEG—which should I choose?
Choose WebP for: Web publishing, social media, email—anywhere file size matters. WebP files are 25-35% smaller than JPEG.
Choose JPEG for: Maximum compatibility with older software, printing services, or when recipients may not support WebP.
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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 5 MB
How it works:
- Files up to 5 MB: 1 credit
- 6-10 MB: 2 credits
- 11-15 MB: 3 credits
- 16-20 MB: 4 credits
Example: A 5 MB photo = 1 credit. A 95 MB photo = 19 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 5 MB, RAW files under 5 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 WebP
Latest improvements to this converter
Added Resize and Metadata options.
Launch of Nikon NEF to WebP converter.
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