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Details of extension .nef

On this page, we're going to take a closer look at the .nef file extension. We'll explain what exactly a .nef fileformat is and how you can use it. If you're interested in learning more details about this type of file, we'll show you where to find them. And if you ever need to convert .nef files into different formats, we'll give you some tips on how to do that too. Let's see the 2 file formats associated with this file extension!

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nef file - Nikon RAW Image

Nikon RAW Image

The NEF file is a Nikon RAW Image. A NEF (Nikon Electronic Format) image file contains minimally processed data from the image sensor of a Nikon digital camera.
Category: Graphic files
Application: Nikon RAW Codec
Program name: -
Mime-type: image/x-raw
Magic bytes (HEX): -
Magic string (ASCII): -
Aliases:
nrw
Related extensions:
.tga Targa Bitmap Image
.k25 Kodak DC25 RAW Image
.icb Image Capture Board Raster Image
.cdr CorelDraw Drawing
Links:
nef file - Nero BackItUp Encryption File

Nero BackItUp Encryption File

The NEF file is a Nero BackItUp Encryption File. Nero BackItUp is a program for backing up and restoring data.
Category: Data files
Application: Nero BackItUp
Program name: -
Mime-type: application/octet-stream
Magic bytes (HEX): -
Magic string (ASCII): -
Aliases:
-
Related extensions:
.nrm Nero Mixed Mode CD Compilation
.nbs Nero Burning ROM SecurDisc Compilation
.nrh Nero Hybrid CD-Rom Compilation
.nbt Nero BackItUp Template
Links:
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The .nef file extension might not only belong to a single type of file, there could be various kinds that use it. Keep in mind that files with the .nef extension may contain various content types. If you have helpful information about this extension, write to us!

Could someone have spelled the .nef file extension wrong?

In our database, we came across the following similar extensions:

.nfe Nikon Capture Fisheye Lens Data
.bef Unified Color HDR Image
.nf The Bro NetFlow Data
.nev NeuraLynx Event Information Data
.neb Nord Electro 3 Factory Backup
.mef Jaws PDF Server Exported Settings

The .nef extension is frequently misused

People sometimes confuse the .nef filename extension. Based on the searches on our site, here are the most common misspellings from the past year.

nfe (1), bef (1), nf (1), nev (1), neb (1), mef (1), ned (1), nec (1), gef (1), ef (1)

Having trouble opening a .nef file?

If you want to open a .nef file on your computer, you just need to have the appropriate program installed. Incorrect settings for the .nef association can trigger this error.

Windows can't open this file:

File: example.nef

To open this file, Windows needs to know what program you want to use to open it. Windows can go online to look it up automatically, or you can manually select from a list of programs that are installed on your computer.

To change file associations:

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click Open With.
  • In the Open With dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click Browse to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the Always use the selected program to open this kind of file check box.

Supported operating systems

Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux, Mac OS X, macOS, iOS, Android

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