Convert NEF to TGA
| File Extension | NEF |
| Full Name | Nikon Digital SLR Camera RAW Image Format |
Files with the .NEF extension contain uncompressed digital images saved in raw form, namely just as they were captured by the digital camera CCD sensor, using a 12-bit or 14-bit format.
| File Extension | TGA |
| Full Name | Truevision TarGA Bitmap Image |
TGA is a raster graphics format developed in 1984. The format is sometimes refered to as TARGA, short for Truevision Advanced Raster Graphic Adapter.
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "NEF") to another (referred to as "TGA"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, NEF file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format NEF to format TGA becomes essential.
So, how can we perform NEF to TGA file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format NEF and transforming it into format TGA. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of NEF to TGA converters.
Conversion from NEF to TGA
NEF to TGA
How to convert the NEF file to TGA?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of NEF to TGA. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the NEF file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file NEF, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the NEF file to the application
- Select the output format of the TGA file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file TGA on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted TGA file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the NEF format:
Other conversions
to the TGA format:
I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.