# Convert NEF to PNG

Convert Nikon NEF RAW files to PNG format. Automatically extracts image dimensions and metadata from the RAW file.

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/nef-to-png

- **Category:** Media

- **Keywords:** nef, nikon, raw, png, convert, image, photo, camera

## Overview

Convert your Nikon NEF RAW camera files directly into high-quality PNG images while preserving metadata and dimensions. This tool allows you to adjust brightness, saturation, highlight recovery, and compression levels, or resize the output image to fit your specific workflow needs.

## Inputs

- **NEF RAW File** (file): Select Nikon NEF RAW file
- **PNG Compression Level** (range): PNG compression level (0-9). 0 = fastest/no compression, 9 = slowest/max compression. Default 6 for good balance.
- **Output Width (optional)** (text): Enter max width in pixels (leave empty to keep original)
- **Output Height (optional)** (text): Enter max height in pixels (leave empty to keep original)
- **Brightness** (range): Adjust image brightness. 1.0 = default, higher = brighter, lower = darker.
- **Saturation** (range): Adjust color saturation. 1.0 = default, higher = more vivid, lower = more muted.
- **Highlight Recovery** (range): Recover blown-out highlights. 0 = off, higher = more aggressive recovery.

## When to use

- When you need to share or preview Nikon NEF RAW photos on devices that do not support RAW formats.
- When you want to convert RAW images to lossless PNG format while adjusting basic exposure, saturation, and highlight recovery.
- When you need to resize high-resolution Nikon camera shots for web publishing or digital portfolios.

## How it works

- Upload your Nikon NEF RAW file (up to 200MB) into the file input area.
- Adjust optional settings such as PNG compression level, output dimensions, brightness, saturation, and highlight recovery.
- Click the convert button to process the RAW file, extract metadata, and download the resulting PNG image.

## Use cases

- Converting Nikon DSLR NEF photos to PNG for immediate web display and social media sharing.
- Adjusting underexposed RAW shots by increasing brightness and saturation before exporting to PNG.
- Recovering blown-out highlights in outdoor landscape NEF files during the conversion process.

## Frequently asked questions

### Can I convert files larger than 100MB?

Yes, the tool supports Nikon NEF files up to 200MB in size.

### Does this converter preserve image metadata?

Yes, the converter automatically extracts and preserves image dimensions and metadata from the original RAW file.

### How does the highlight recovery option work?

The highlight recovery slider (0-9) helps restore details in overexposed or blown-out areas of your RAW photo.

### What is the recommended PNG compression level?

A compression level of 6 is recommended as it provides a good balance between file size and processing speed.

### Can I resize the image during conversion?

Yes, you can specify custom maximum width and height values in pixels to resize the output PNG.

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## Samples

- [PNG Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/png-samples): Sample PNG images in different aspect ratios and resolutions
- [PNG Viewer Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/png-viewer-samples): Sample PNG, BMP and AVIF images for the in-browser PNG Viewer
- [Camera RAW Photo File Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/camera-raw-samples): Downloadable sample files covering Sony ARW/SRF/SR2, Canon CR2/CR3/CRW, Adobe DNG, Nikon NEF/NRW, Fuji RAF, Olympus ORF, Panasonic RW2, Leica RAW/DNG, and a generic RAW binary file for testing camera RAW upload workflows.
- [Web Image Processing Python Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/web-image-processing-python): Web Python image processing examples using PIL/Pillow including reading, saving, resizing, and format conversion