Convert MRW to NEF
| File Extension | MRW |
| Full Name | Minolta Dimage RAW Image Format |
| File Extension | NEF |
| Full Name | Nikon Digital SLR Camera RAW Image Format |
Files with the .NEF extension contain uncompressed digital images saved in raw form, namely just as they were captured by the digital camera CCD sensor, using a 12-bit or 14-bit format.
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "MRW") to another (referred to as "NEF"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, MRW file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format MRW to format NEF becomes essential.
So, how can we perform MRW to NEF file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format MRW and transforming it into format NEF. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of MRW to NEF converters.
Conversion from MRW to NEF
MRW to NEF
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
XnView
Zoner Photo Studio
FastPictureViewer Professional
ACDSee Photo Manager
Google Picasa
FastStone Image Viewer
Corel PaintShop Pro
CorelDraw Graphics Suite
Adobe Photoshop for Mac
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom for Mac
Apple Aperture
iPhoto
Google Picasa for Mac
Google Picasa for Linux
ImageMagick
How to convert the MRW file to NEF?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of MRW to NEF. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the MRW file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file MRW, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the MRW file to the application
- Select the output format of the NEF file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file NEF on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted NEF file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the MRW format:
Other conversions
to the NEF format:
I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.