You'd want to upgrade to a 64 bit computer system and the latest version of CaptureNX2 anyway to handle the D600's file sizes. Capture NX2 was required for all Nikon cameras after the D300, D80, and D2H (post-August 2007). When you convert, you save a new version of the image in the format you select, in a directory of your choosing.ĪFAIK, you have to upgrade to CaptureNX2 to obtain D600 support. Users typically like to convert the NEF file into a more manageable file type. This means that it is completely untouched by editing or digital changes it is an exact replica of the original photo.

NEF stands for Nikon Electronic Format and is a raw image. 'convert' IS the 'Save As' function in ViewNX2. The NEF image file is the default image format for a picture taken using a Nikon camera. Nearly all digital cameras have the option to save images in JPEG format. It stores image information exactly how it was captured by the camera sensor, with no compression or color adjustment. As you can see, converting NEF to JPG only need three steps, after conversion, open the folder containing new images of JPG format and use them according to your needs. NEF: JPG: Company: Nikon: Joint Photographic Experts Group: Description: Uncompressed RAW photograph taken with a Nikon digital camera. I wonder if this means that I have to buy the upgrade to Capture NX in order to save JPGs. Click Browse button to choose a destination folder and Click the 'Convert' button to start the image format conversion process. I have Capture NX that lets me save in different formats but the D600 isn't supported. Is there any way I can save a JPG immediately after adjusting the settings to the NEF file? nef file to jpg you can edit your photo or image in adobe lightroom, ufraw,acdsee,adobe bridge,Automator for batch. I then have to choose 'convert' to save the new file as a JPG. First off, install the UFRaw package on your system. When I edit an NEF file in ViewNX2, I don't have the option to save as a JPG. NEF files to the JPEG format You can easily do this from the command line using the UFRaw tool.

Batch convert nef to jpg viewnx2