Convert NEF to BMP online in seconds — free, with no sign-up. BMP is lossless and ideal for legacy compatibility; usually better converted to PNG or JPG. Your files are encrypted and deleted automatically after 24 hours.
NEF
NEF camera RAW — An unprocessed camera sensor file holding maximum detail and dynamic range.
BMP
Bitmap — An uncompressed legacy Windows format that produces very large files.
How to convert NEF to BMP
- 1Upload your NEF file
Click “Choose a file” or drag and drop your NEF file onto the page — no sign-up or email needed.
- 2Convert to BMP
BMP is already selected as the output. Open Options to fine-tune quality if you like, then click Convert.
- 3Download your BMP file
Your BMP file is ready in seconds — click Download to save it. Files are automatically deleted after 24 hours.
NEF vs BMP
| NEF | BMP | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | NEF camera RAW | Bitmap |
| Type | Camera RAW | Raster image |
| Compression | Lossless | Lossless |
| Best for | professional photo editing; developed into JPG/PNG/TIFF for sharing | legacy compatibility; usually better converted to PNG or JPG |
Frequently asked questions
Does converting NEF to BMP lose quality?
No detail is lost in a bad way: a RAW file stores your camera's unprocessed sensor data, and converting to BMP develops it into a standard image with white balance applied. Export at full resolution to keep maximum quality.
What's the difference between NEF and BMP?
NEF camera RAW (NEF) is lossless and best for professional photo editing; developed into JPG/PNG/TIFF for sharing. Bitmap (BMP) is lossless and best for legacy compatibility; usually better converted to PNG or JPG. Convert NEF to BMP when you need a raster image for legacy compatibility.
Is the NEF to BMP converter free?
Yes — converting NEF to BMP is completely free. There's no watermark, no sign-up and no email required, and you can convert as many files as you like.
Are my NEF files private and secure?
Yes. Your uploads are encrypted in transit, processed privately, and automatically deleted within 24 hours. We never share, sell or look at your files.
Can I convert NEF to BMP on iPhone, Android, Mac or Windows?
Yes. The converter runs entirely in your browser, so it works on any device — iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, Windows or Linux — with nothing to download or install.
How long does it take to convert NEF to BMP?
Most files convert in a few seconds. Larger files take a little longer, and your upload speed is usually the limiting factor. There's no queue and no waiting for an email.
What else can I convert NEF files to?
Besides BMP, you can convert NEF to JPG, PNG, PPM, PSD, TGA, TIFF and more — see the full list of NEF conversions below.
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Last updated July 2026