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NEF to AVIF converter

Convert NEF to AVIF for free, with no sign-up and no paywall after upload.

    Converted on our server · deleted after 60 min · Free limits

    Where it runs
    Our server, files deleted in 60 min
    Free allowance
    25 files a day, up to 200 MB each
    Typical time
    Usually under a minute
    Sign-up
    Not needed

    What happens to your NEF

    AVIF uses lossy compression. At the default quality the difference is very hard to see and the file is usually much smaller.

    The RAW file is developed with the camera's own white balance and neutral settings.

    This conversion runs on our server. Your file is deleted within 60 minutes, and you can delete it yourself as soon as you have downloaded the result.

    How to convert NEF to AVIF

    1. Choose your file Tap Choose files and pick the NEF files, or drop them onto the page. You can add several at once.
    2. Convert to AVIF Tap Convert. The file is sent over an encrypted connection and converted on our server.
    3. Download Tap Download to save the AVIF file. It is deleted from our server within 60 minutes, or straight away if you tap Delete.

    What is an NEF file?

    A Nikon camera RAW file: unprocessed sensor data with more detail and dynamic range than a JPG straight from the camera. Converting develops it with neutral settings.

    Lightroom, Photoshop, darktable and RawTherapee open it.

    More about NEF files

    What is an AVIF file?

    A next-generation image format based on the AV1 video codec. It produces smaller files than WEBP at the same quality and supports transparency and HDR.

    Recent Chrome, Firefox and Safari 16+ open AVIF.

    More about AVIF files

    Questions

    Is converting NEF to AVIF free?

    Yes. You can convert up to 25 files a day on our server for free, each up to 200 MB, with no sign-up. The limit is shown before you upload, and we never ask you to pay to download a file you have already converted.

    Is it safe to convert my NEF files here?

    Yes. Files travel over an encrypted connection, are processed on our own server, and are deleted within 60 minutes. Nobody looks at them, and you can delete them yourself straight after downloading.

    How long does NEF to AVIF take?

    Usually under a minute. Bigger files take longer, and you can watch the progress on each file.

    Can I convert NEF to AVIF on my iPhone or Android phone?

    Yes. The converter works in Safari, Chrome and any modern browser. Tap Choose files, pick from Photos or Files, and download the result to your phone.

    How do I open an AVIF file?

    Recent Chrome, Firefox and Safari 16+ open AVIF.

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