Tips to open NRW file

Can't open the NRW file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open NRW files as well as a list of programs that support NRW files.

NRW file extension

File Name Nikon Raw Image Format
File Developer Nikon
File Category Data Files

The NRW file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the NRW files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the NRW file on each system platform.

Operating systems
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What is NRW file?

The NRW file has been categorized as Data Files. The author of this format is Nikon. In addition to this file, the Data Files category includes 1326 related files. Nikon Raw Image Format is supported by 2 operating systems. The file will work on Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is Adobe Photoshop Elements. This was created by Adobe Systems Incorporated. There are also 5 alternative programs to handle the NRW file. You can use PaintShop Pro, ViewNX, Google Picasa in case Adobe Photoshop Elements cannot be used.

How to open NRW file?

The most common problem when using Nikon Raw Image Format is that a specific NRW is not associated with the program. This causes the file NRW to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the NRW file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install Adobe Photoshop Elements

In this case, you should first verify that the Adobe Photoshop Elements application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Adobe Photoshop Elements in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file NRW with Adobe Photoshop Elements. Below you will find a list of applications that support NRW files.

Step 2. Create association of Adobe Photoshop Elements with NRW files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the NRW file to open in the Adobe Photoshop Elements application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Adobe Photoshop Elements application as the default for handling the NRW file.

Step 3. Update Adobe Photoshop Elements to the latest version

If, however, after binding Adobe Photoshop Elements with Nikon Raw Image Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Adobe Systems Incorporated page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the NRW file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to NRW files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the NRW file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover NRW files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the NRW file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged NRW files. You can restore the file from a backup or use Nikon help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file NRW except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the NRW file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file NRW to close. However, some background programs may block the NRW file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.