Nikon NX Studio

What Nikon NX Studio is

Nikon NX Studio is a free desktop suite for viewing, processing and editing still images and video captured with Nikon digital cameras. It combines viewing functions from ViewNX-i with processing and editing tools from Capture NX-D. The suite handles Nikon RAW .NEF and .NRW files, JPEG and TIFF images, and offers RAW processing alongside cropping, straightening, retouching, corrections, Picture Controls, and local color and exposure adjustments. Color Control Points and the LCH Tool can adjust color in selected areas or across an image. Movie Editor can trim footage, add background music, combine clips and make slideshows from stills and video. Browsing and review features include thumbnails, location data, metadata, comparisons, focus point overlays, labels and ratings; users can also edit XMP/IPTC information and use built-in presets. Edited RAW data can be kept in a sidecar file or written to the original RAW file. Bulk renaming and resizing are available as manual operations. Output formats include JPEG, TIFF and HEIF. NX Studio works with Nikon software such as Camera Control Pro 2 and Picture Control Utility 2, and connects to Nikon Image Space for publishing. All functions require an internet connection. Nikon's US download page offers a free download and requests a first name, last name, email and country to proceed.

Who it suits

NX Studio suits Nikon digital camera users who want desktop tools for viewing, processing and editing their still images and video. It also fits photographers who need RAW processing, manual bulk renaming or resizing, and Nikon software connections on Windows or macOS.

Limits

The plan is free. Bulk renaming and resizing are manual, and an internet connection is required for all functions, including online help, web services, movie-related functions and update information.

Getting started

1. Open Nikon's NX Studio page.
2. Choose the free download on Nikon's US page.
3. Provide first name, last name, email and country to proceed.
4. Install it on Windows 11 64-bit or macOS Tahoe 26, Sequoia 15, Sonoma 14 or Ventura 13.
5. Use an internet connection for all functions.

Verdict

Pick Nikon NX Studio if you use a Nikon digital camera and want a free desktop suite spanning still image and video workflows. It combines RAW processing, detailed editing and Movie Editor, while requiring an internet connection for all functions; manual batch work is the listed option for renaming and resizing.