Computer software

This introduces Nikon's main computer software applications. For the latest information, visit the Nikon website.

NX Tether

Use for tethered photography when the camera is connected to a computer. Exposure, white balance, and other camera settings can be adjusted remotely using controls in the computer display.

NX Studio

View and edit photos and videos shot with Nikon digital cameras.

  • Use NX Studio’s Nikon Transfer 2 component to transfer pictures to a computer.
  • You can use NX Studio to convert Nikon’s unique NEF/NRW (RAW) pictures to another image format (NEF/RAW processing).
  • You can use NX Studio to adjust the brightness and contrast of pictures taken with Nikon digital cameras.
  • You can use NX Studio to adjust and manage Custom Picture Controls.
  • You can adjust [Flexible Color] Picture Controls. [Flexible Color] allows for a wider variety of Picture Control adjustments with Color Blender and Color Grading. You can save the Picture Controls adjusted using [Flexible Color] as Custom Picture Controls and export them to a file and import it to the camera ([Flexible Color]).
  • Be sure to download the latest version, as earlier versions may be unable to download pictures from the camera or open NEF (RAW) pictures.

Wireless Transmitter Utility

The Wireless Transmitter Utility is required if the camera is to be connected to a network. Pair the camera with the computer and download pictures over a wireless network.