Raw2Nef
The Nikon Capture NX 2 lifesaver
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What is this Raw2Nef?

You know that Nikon has discountinued support for Capture NX 2, the raw converter that was sold with their high end cameras, and on top of which many Nikonians defined their workflow.

This tool allows you to convert files from new cameras types into a sort of Nikon Electronic Format (NEF) raw file that can be edited by Nikon Capture NX 2, version 2.4.6. As of today, Raw2Nef supports the following cameras: Sony A6000, Sony A7, Sony A7II, Sony A7R, Nikon D750, Nikon 7200, Nikon D810, Nikon D500 and Nikon D5.

The tool is free to download and use.

Digest from memory cards

Convert as you copy

Raw2Nef has batch processing capabilities, and can process all your memory card files, unmounting the card when finished.

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Convert individual files

Hand pick the files that you want to edit

Raw2Nef can also be registered to receive individual files from the file explorer, or a specialized photo browser, converting files as requested.

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Support Raw2Nef

If you find Raw2Nef useful, you can show your appreciation and support future development by donating! Patrons join a reserved list that receives beta versions and early warning of updates, as well as priority feedback on technical questions and issues.

End User License Agreement

"Author" herein refers to Miguel Bañón (the creator of Raw2Nef). "Software" refers to all files included with Raw2Nef (typically extracted from a .zip archive). Except where otherwise noted, all of the documentation and Software is copyrighted by Miguel Bañón (the Author).

License and costs

The Software is being distributed as Freeware. Use and distribution of the Software is permitted provided that all of the following terms are accepted:

  • The Author grants you a non-exclusive license to use the Software subject to your compliance with all of the terms and conditions of this Freeware License.
  • You will not have any proprietary rights of the Software. You acknowledge and agree that the Author retains all copyrights and other proprietary rights of the Software.
  • The Software is provided "as-is," without any express or implied warranty. Without even the implied warranty of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall the Author be held liable for any, direct or indirect, damages arising from the use of the Software.
  • All redistributions of the Software's files must be in their original, unmodified form. Distributions of modified versions of the files is not permitted without express written permission of the Author.
  • All redistributions of the Software's files must retain all copyright notices and web site addresses that are currently in place, and must include this list of conditions without modification.
  • None of the Software's files may be redistributed for profit or as part of another Software package without express written permission of the Author.
  • Use of the Software within the scope of this license is free of charge and no royalty or licensing fees shall be payable by you. Use beyond the scope of this license shall constitute copyright infringement.
  • This license shall be effective and bind you upon your downloading of the Software.
  • The Author reserves his rights to modify this agreement in the future.
  • If you do not agree to all of the above terms, you are not permitted to use the Software in any way, and all copies of it must be removed from your system(s).
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