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How to open NEF files in Photoshop(CS5)

Nov 15, 2010 #1

Hi :blushing:,
I recently downloaded CS5 extended version 12 of photoshop to
process my images.However I am facing a weird issue of not being
able to open NEF files in the main CS5 window instead they open
Terminator [OP] in ACR or camera raw(6.2) first.

TPF Noob!
I understand that I can make basic corrections to my raw file in
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ACR first, then save it in Tiff or any other format and only then I
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can open it in CS5 for further processing.Even if I save images to
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dng format,they still don't open in PS.
Can others edit my
Photos: This seems so cumbersome to me,please help me to get my NEF's
Photos OK to edit
directly in CS5 window
My photoshop cs5 is having the latest updates,so plug ins must not
be an issue.
Help appreciated.

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Nov 15, 2010 #2

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That is just how it works. Photoshop uses 'Adobe Camera RAW' to

open and process RAW files before opening them in the 'main'
photoshop.

The reason behind this, is that RAW files are not actually images.
Big Mike They are just data from the camera. They do have an embedded
I am Big, I am Mike JPEG image, which is what we can preview when we look at 'RAW'
Staff Member images...but that's not the true image.
Supporting Member
Joined: Dec 16, 2003 So back to your problem, yes it is cumbersome. But there are was
Messages: 33,852 to speed this up or get around it. For example, you can take the
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adjustments to a large group of images with a batch command.
Can others edit my
Photos:
Photos NOT OK to edit Or better yet, you could use a program like Adobe Lightroom.

Nov 15, 2010 #3

I believe that you need to use bridge to see the NEF files.
Whenecer I use the "open" command directly in CS5 I can't see the
NEF files only the JPEG files. If I click on the NEF files it'll open up
ACR. At least that's how it's working on my computer.
Vinny
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Nov 15, 2010 #4

Bridge cannot open .NEF files, only ACR can. However, ACR can be
hosted from Bridge, or from Photoshop.

You can even tell which is doing the hosting once ACR has opened.
If Bridge is hosting ACR, the 'Done' button in ACR is highlighted.
KmH
If Photoshop is hosting ACR the 'Open Image' button is highlighted.
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Photos OK to edit

Nov 15, 2010 #5

Then I don't know what's going on with CS5 on my computer ... I

can't see some NEF files when I use "Open" in Photoshop but I can
see all files when I use "Browse in Bridge" and the "Open Image"
comes up highlighted in both when I select a NEF image.
Vinny
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But then again I'm far from an expert on this!

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Nov 16, 2010 #6

Thanks for your prompt replies guys,this place is cool & I forsee
myself turning a pro soon in your company .

Well now I am getting used to open my Nef's in ACR first,apply

auto changes & then again clicking on OK transfers my image
Terminator [OP]
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to PS for further editing.
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