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NEF Codec

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The NEF Codec

The NEF Codec module allows NEF (RAW) files to be handled as easily as their JPEG and TIFF equivalents.

What’s New with Version 1.31.1
  • • Fixed an issue that prevented files in the Recycle Bin being restored to their original locations after the NEF Codec was installed.
Product Description
Name NEF Codec
Version 1.31.1
File name S-NEFCDC-013101WF-ALLIN-ALL___.exe
System requirements
OS 32- and 64-bit editions of:
  • Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Pro, and Windows 10 Enterprise
  • Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Pro, and Windows 8.1 Enterprise
CPU Intel Celeron, Pentium 4, or Core™ series, 1 GHz or better
Supported cameras
Digital SLR cameras D6, D5, D4S, D4, D3X, D3S, D3, D2XS, D2X, D2HS, D2H, D1X, D1H, D1, D90, D80, D70S, D70, D60, D50, D40X, D40, D850, D810A, D810, D800E, D800, D780, D750, D700, D610, D600, D500, D300S, D300, D200, D100, D7500, D7200, D7100, D7000, D5600, D5500, D5300, D5200, D5100, D5000, D3500, D3400, D3300, D3200, D3100, D3000, Df
Mirrorless cameras Z 7II, Z 6II, Z 7, Z 6, Z 5, Z 50, Z fc
Advanced interchangeable lens cameras Nikon 1 J5, Nikon 1 J4, Nikon 1 J3, Nikon 1 J2, Nikon 1 J1, Nikon 1 V3, Nikon 1 V2, Nikon 1 V1, Nikon 1 S1, Nikon 1 AW1
Compact digital cameras COOLPIX A
COOLPIX 8800, COOLPIX 8700, COOLPIX 8400, COOLPIX 5700, COOLPIX 5400, COOLPIX 5000
Installation
  1. Create a folder on the hard drive and name it as desired.
  2. Download the file to the folder created in Step 1.
  3. Double-click the downloaded file to launch the installer.
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation.

Note: Earlier versions (version 1.6.0 or earlier) of the NEF codec must be uninstalled before installation can be completed. Follow the installers on-screen instructions during installation to uninstall earlier versions.

Before installing the software, read the notes below.

Notes

Be sure to read the following notes:

  1. The NEF Codec

    The effects of the NEF Codec are not reflected when NEF (RAW) images are displayed in the Microsoft Photos application supplied with Windows 8.1 and later.
    Windows Photo Gallery, Windows Live Photo Gallery, Windows Photo Viewer, and other applications that use the Nikon NEF Codec to display pictures will show the previews embedded in the NEF (RAW) files.

  2. “Camera Model” and “Camera Manufacturer”

    Do not change the “Camera model” and “Camera Manufacturer” fields in the “Details” tab of the NEF file properties. Operation of Nikon applications and the NEF Codec is not guaranteed if these fields are changed.

  3. Rotating NEF Images

    NEF images cannot be rotated in the Explorer, Windows Photo Gallery, Windows Photo Viewer, or Windows Live Photo Gallery.

  4. NEF (RAW) Thumbnails

    Thumbnails for NEF (RAW) files may not display correctly in the Explorer, Windows Photo Gallery or Windows Photo Viewer. If this occurs, use Disk Cleanup as described below.

    • 1) Right-click the system disk in Computer and select Properties.
    • 2) Select Disk Cleanup in the General tab.
    • 3) Under Files to delete in Disk Cleanup, check Thumbnails and uncheck all other options.
    • 4) Select OK to start disk cleanup; when a confirmation message “Are you sure you want to permanently delete these files?” is displayed, select Delete Files.

    Note: Click here for more information

  5. Capture NX 2 Version 2.3.0 or Later

    If NEF images saved in Capture NX 2 version 2.3.0 or later are opened in Windows Photo Gallery, Windows Live Photo Gallery, or Windows Photo Viewer:

    • • A message may be displayed stating that the file is corrupt and cannot be opened
    • • Windows Photo Gallery, Windows Live Photo Gallery, or Windows Photo Viewer may not function normally after the file is opened
Checking the Current Version

Windows 10

  1. Right-click an NEF (RAW) image in desktop mode and select Open with program > Windows Photo Viewer.
  2. Confirm that this image is displayed.

Windows 8.1

  1. Right-click an NEF (RAW) image and select Open with program > Windows Photo Viewer.
  2. Confirm that this image is displayed.
Uninstalling the Codec

Windows 10

  1. Select Settings > System.
  2. Select Apps & features.
  3. Select NEF Codec and click or tap Uninstall to launch the uninstaller.
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Windows 8.1

  1. Select Control Panel.
  2. Select Programs and Features.
  3. Select NEF Codec and click or tap Uninstall to launch the uninstaller.
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

• Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
• All other trade names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
• This software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.

Agreement

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    S-NEFCDC-013101WF-ALLIN-ALL___.exe
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    S-NEFCDC-013101WF-ALLIN-ALL___.exe
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    S-NEFCDC-013101WF-ALLIN-ALL___.exe
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    S-NEFCDC-013101WF-ALLIN-ALL___.exe
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    S-NEFCDC-013101WF-ALLIN-ALL___.exe
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