NRW file format
| Extension | .nrw |
| Category | images |
| Programs | File Viewer Plus (Microsoft) Adobe Photoshop Elements (Microsoft, Mac OS) Nikon ViewNX (Microsoft, Mac OS) Nikon ViewNX2 (Microsoft, Mac OS) Corel PaintShop Pro (Microsoft) Google Picasa (Microsoft, Mac OS) Microsoft Windows Photo Gallery (Microsoft) Adobe Photoshop (Microsoft, Mac OS) MacPhun ColorStrokes (Mac OS) Adobe Photoshop Express (Android, iOS) File Viewer for Android (Android) |
| Main program | Nikon ViewNX |
| Description | The NRW format is a specific image file type used by certain Nikon digital cameras. This raw image format preserves the image data as captured by the camera's sensor, without any processing or compression. It's similar to other raw image formats, such as CR2 and NEF. |
| Technical details | An NRW file contains all the information recorded by the camera's sensor, including color, brightness, and exposure settings. This complete data capture allows for versatile processing and editing of the NRW file, with no loss of original image data. The image can be modified in various ways, such as adjusting brightness, altering color balance, or manipulating exposure levels. NRW files can be accessed and edited using software applications that support raw image formats. These include industry-standard applications like Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, Nikon's own Capture NX-D software, and other third-party applications like GIMP and PaintShop Pro. NRW format files are typically larger than compressed counterparts like JPEG. This results in NRW files taking up more storage space, but guarantees superior image quality and increased flexibility during post-processing. NRW files may also include metadata, providing details like camera settings and location information, offering context about the photograph's conditions. |
| MIME type | image/x-nrw |