.NEF camera raw files not readable on my mac

Just got the Nikon Z7 camera and the NEF files are not readable on my mac. I am running macOS Sierra (10.12.6). Is there a way to get the mac to read these files?

Thank you!

Scott

Posted on Dec 29, 2018 8:56 PM

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Posted on Dec 30, 2018 12:23 AM

If this Nikon is a new model then no, Apple only updates its RAW database on its most recent OS, which is Mojave.

You would need to upgrade your Macs OS, if it is capable of running Mojave

An alternative programme you can use is Adobes DNG converter, it is free.

https://helpx.adobe.com/uk/photoshop/using/adobe-dng-converter.html

Of course your Nikon camera should have come with its own software which can read the RAW files.

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Dec 30, 2018 12:23 AM in response to DrMusic1

If this Nikon is a new model then no, Apple only updates its RAW database on its most recent OS, which is Mojave.

You would need to upgrade your Macs OS, if it is capable of running Mojave

An alternative programme you can use is Adobes DNG converter, it is free.

https://helpx.adobe.com/uk/photoshop/using/adobe-dng-converter.html

Of course your Nikon camera should have come with its own software which can read the RAW files.

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