can't import .nef files in lightroom classic

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December 4, 2024
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can't import nikon .nef files in lightroom classic on my mac Chrome, Mac OS X 10.15.7 LRC version 12.2

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RPHinKC

Participant

I am having the same issue with my Nikon Z8 NEF files.

Adobe Lightroom Classic 14.4. Camera Raw 17.4.

MacBook Pro 16 inch 2019. Sonoma 14.0.

dj_paige

Legend

What happens when you try? If you get an error messagee, what is the exact word-for-word error message? (I can't see your file attachment, or anyone's file attachment — please use the "Insert Photos" icon to include screen captures in your reply)

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nicholas_6844

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I just got Lightroom now and neither classic or Lightroom can see my Nikon z5 files NEF format. Surely this camera would be supported

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nicholas_6844

Participant

On a new m4 MacBook Pro if that makes any difference not much of a computer guy

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Richard_Schneider4303

Participating Frequently

I can not import Nikon z6iii RAW into LRC on my desktop. LRC recognizes the card but says there are no images in it to import. I had old LR5 files and libraries on this computer which do appear in LRC. However, I can import the same images onto my laptop running LRC, but it never had LR5 installed. I suspect there is some sort of conflict between old LR5 anbd LRC on my desktop. Any thoughts on how to get LRC omn my desktop to import successfully?

dj_paige

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What version NUMBER of LrC are you using?

This has nothing to do with Lr 5.

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Richard_Schneider4303

Participating Frequently

Release 14.0.1 Camera RAW 17.0. Just downloaded same version to both computers 2 weeks ago

JohanElzenga

Community Expert

Every Nikon camera has its own NEF type. Lightroom Classic needs to support that type, or else it won't import NEF images from that camera. You are using a pretty old version of Lightroom Classic (version 12.2, the current version is 14.1), so that is most likely the reason why you can't import the NEF files from your relatively new Nikon camera.

https://helpx.adobe.com/camera-raw/kb/camera-raw-plug-supported-cameras.html

Upgrade Lightroom Classic, or else use the free Adobe DNG Converter to convert your NEF files to DNG.

-- Johan W. Elzenga