Exposure vs Nikon NX Studio
Exposure
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| Figure | Exposure | Nikon NX Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Spec score · RAW Photo Processing Software | 8.1 (#9) | 7.6 (#19) |
| Founded | 1993 | 1917 |
| Operating systems | The listed supported systems are macOS 10.13 High Sierra or newer and Windows 10 or 11 in 64-bit editions. | The download page offers Windows and Mac OS versions; the listed supported operating systems are Windows 11 and macOS versions 13 through 26. |
| Purpose | Exposure X7 is a RAW photo editor and organizer designed for photography. | NX Studio provides tools for viewing, processing, and editing photos, including RAW, JPEG, and TIFF images. |
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Exposure
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Nikon NX Studio
Nikon NX Studio is free desktop software for viewing, processing, and editing photos. It supports Nikon NEF and NRW RAW files along with HEIF, JPEG, TIFF, NEFX, and MPO images, and exports JPEG, HEIF, and TIFF in 8-bit or 16-bit formats. Editing tools include tone curves, brightness and contrast adjustments, LCH controls for lightness, chroma, and hue, and Flexible Color Picture Control. Users can edit XMP/IPTC metadata, manage presets, and choose sidecar-file or original-file saving. A merge function combines pixel-shift shots into high-resolution images while minimizing moiré, false colors, and noise. The software also supports video editing and file conversion, though some video formats lack thumbnail display, preview, or playback. Nikon offers Windows and macOS versions, with listed supported systems including Windows 11 and macOS versions 13 through 26. An internet connection is required for all features, including sign-in, online help, web services, and update information. Camera and file-format support varies.