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Nikon NX Studio

Ch 106.8of 26 RAW Photo Processing Software
  1. 1Runs onMac, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Catalog workflowYes
  4. 4Lens correctionYes
  5. 5Local adjustmentsYes
  6. 6Supported platformsWindows, macOS
  7. 7RAW format supportNikon NEF and NRW RAW formats; HEIF, JPEG, TIFF, NEFX, and MPO image formats are also supported
  8. 8Export formatsJPEG, HEIF, TIFF (8-bit and 16-bit)
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Overview

Nikon NX Studio is ranked #10 of 26 in RAW photo processing software on Specifiction. It runs on macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

Nikon NX Studio plans and pricing

All plans
NX Studio Free Downloadable desktop software · Nikon camera and file format support varies downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com · 30 Sept 2026

Compared on RAW photo processing software

Free plan
Yesimaging.nikon.com
Catalog workflow
Yesimaging.nikon.com
Lens correction
Yesimaging.nikon.com
Local adjustments
Yesimaging.nikon.com
Supported platforms
Windows, macOSimaging.nikon.com
RAW format support
Nikon NEF and NRW RAW formats; HEIF, JPEG, TIFF, NEFX, and MPO image formats are also supportedimaging.nikon.com
Export formats
JPEG, HEIF, TIFF (8-bit and 16-bit)imaging.nikon.com

Facts

Purpose
NX Studio provides tools for viewing, processing, and editing photos, including RAW, JPEG, and TIFF images.downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com · 30 Sept 2026
Image editing
Its editing tools include tone curves and brightness and contrast adjustment.downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com · 30 Sept 2026
Color controls
The product page lists LCH editing to fine tune lightness, chroma, and hue, and Flexible Color Picture Control for adjusting image colors.imaging.nikon.com · 30 Sept 2026
Video
NX Studio supports video editing and file conversion, though video playback support has format limitations.imaging.nikon.com · 30 Sept 2026
Pixel shift
A toolbar merge function combines pixel shift shots into high resolution images while minimizing moiré, false colors, and noise.imaging.nikon.com · 30 Sept 2026
Metadata
Users can edit XMP/IPTC information and manage presets.downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com · 30 Sept 2026
Nikon software integrations
Nikon lists collaboration with Nikon Transfer 2 and NX Tether to facilitate post processing workflow.imaging.nikon.com · 30 Sept 2026
Saving options
Users can choose sidecar file or original file saving formats to suit their workflow.imaging.nikon.com · 30 Sept 2026
Operating systems
The download page offers Windows and Mac OS versions; the listed supported operating systems are Windows 11 and macOS versions 13 through 26.downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com · 30 Sept 2026
Internet requirement
An internet connection is required for all features, including Nikon ID sign in, online help, web services, and update information.downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com · 30 Sept 2026
Format limits
N-RAW, R3D NE, and ProRes RAW videos do not have thumbnail display, preview, or playback, and ProRes 422 HQ playback is unsupported.downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com · 30 Sept 2026
Camera compatibility
The download page lists support for selected Nikon Z cameras, Nikon DSLR and Nikon 1 cameras, COOLPIX cameras, and KeyMission cameras.downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com · 30 Sept 2026
Help
Nikon directs users to NX Studio Help from the software Help menu and provides an online help link on its download page.downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com · 30 Sept 2026

Company

Founded
1917imaging.nikon.com · 28 Sept 2026
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japanimaging.nikon.com · 28 Sept 2026

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