PSE 2021 doesn't show preview thumbnails when opening Nikon Z 50 NEF RAW images

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June 26, 2022
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When I want to open Nikon Z 50 NEF RAW images in Photoshop Elements 2021, no preview thumbnails are showing, just icons that all are the same. Preview thumbnails do show when I want to open Nikon D70 NEF RAW images. What is going on?

Problem or error

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Jeff Arola

Community Expert

You can install the Microsoft Raw Image Extension, which enables viewing of the Nikon Z50 nefs in windows explorer.

https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/raw-image-extension/9NCTDW2W1BH8

Glenn 8675309

Legend

The Z50 requires at least ACR 12.1.
The D50 requires at least ACR 3.1 (That camera is about 18 years old.)

Your thumbs.db files could be corrupted- you can search for all the copies of thumbs.db and delete them if you want- windows creates new thumbs.db files as needed.

If you need a newer version of ACR, go here: https://helpx.adobe.com/camera-raw/kb/camera-raw-plug-in-installer.html