NEF Raw Files from Nikon D7500 Won't Open in Photoshop Elements 13

Would PSE18 be capable of reading these files without upudate?

jeffb7261460105  wrote With my new purchase of my Nikon D7500, i am unable to edit the raw NEF pictures in PSE.  I have updated and it shows that the most recent updates are installed but the version on my computer is still not current with the compatible version recommended for my camera.  How do I update to the most current plug in that will open and edit these files?

Any new camera is offered with its new and unique format that older raw editors can't read.

FAQ: Will Photoshop Elements work with my camera, or Why won't my raw files open?

PSE13 can't be updated to the required ACR 9.12 module.

So, if you don't want to pay the upgrade to the current PSE2018 (or the soon to come PSE2019...) the free solution is to download the free Adobe DNGconverter mentioned in that faq.

This independent software (not a plugin) can batch convert a whole folder of your NEF files to the DNG raw format that your PSE13 can read and edit. An additional batch step, but free and with the same quality.