Capture NX-D

1.7.0 Raw photo editor for Windows

Tina de Pierre

Edit and enhance your RAW photos with precision and control over every detail.

Freeware RAW editing software download, reviewed by Tina de Pierre
Complex and app developed in order to edit the RAW image files that you snapped using Nikon camera - Screenshot of Capture NX-D
Clear-cut and user-friendly user interface - Screenshot of Capture NX-D
Effortlessly edit and convert NRF and NRW files from your Nikon camera - Screenshot of Capture NX-D
A professional tool for manipulating Nikon-grabbed RAW images - Screenshot of Capture NX-D
Realize the full potential of your Nikon digital camera and lens - Screenshot of Capture NX-D
Take full control over their RAW image files - Screenshot of Capture NX-D
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Nikon software will speed up your post-processing workflow.

For owners of Nikon digital SLR cameras, Capture NX-D is certainly a program that can come in handy for processing the workflow of Nikon RAW images.

As an official product from Nikon, Capture NX-D is a capable app which includes a very user-friendly interface that can help photographers deal with the images that their cameras create. From support for NEF raw files to lens and profile corrections to general editing features, this application is a completely free alternative to more expensive options like Adobe Lightroom.

After following the rather long installation process, Nikon Capture NX-D opens up an interface which includes a general preview of the current working image after detecting the currently connected storage medium such as external hard drives or a memory card in a tree view. Like any competent image editor, it can convert your raw images to JPEG or TIFF images for full compatibility with other applications and the web; users can specify the end image resolution and other customization options.

For touching up images and changing their parameters, Capture NX-D can apply a number of color corrections, gamma, sharpness, brightness/contrast and a slew of other modifications photographers often make to their final RAW images. The NX-D tool also provides a retouch brush, though it's certainly not as good as the tool provided in Lightroom.

In our final assessment, Nikon Capture NX-D is a tool that's great for Nikon users getting involved in photography at a beginner level to learn the ropes and make some basic image changes to NEF files and export them but it isn't as comprehensive as some other tools which support a wider range of RAW image formats.

Note: This setup package will install Nikon Message Center 2, Nikon Transfer 2, Picture Control Utility 2 and of course the Capture NX-D application.

Features of Capture NX-D

  • Advanced Image Adjustments: Tune brightness, contrast, hue and saturation.
  • Batch Processing: Automate and speed up editing tasks.
  • Color Control Points: Adjust colors precisely and easily.
  • D-Lighting: Improve brightness and contrast of images instantly.
  • Image Management: Quickly locate, delete, or copy images.
  • Noise Reduction: Remove digital noise from photos.
  • Picture Control: Adjust the look with pre-sets or create custom profiles.
  • Picture Rating: Rate images for easier sorting.
  • RAW Processing: Non-destructive editing of RAW images.
  • Retouch Brush: Quickly retouch spots and blemishes.
  • Straighten Tool: Rotate and crop images.
  • Tone Control: Enhance highlights and shadows.
  • U Point Technology: Balance colors, brightness and contrast with a single click.
  • Viewer Window: View multiple images simultaneously.
  • White Balance: Adjust white balance to create accurate colors.

Compatibility and License

Is Capture NX-D free to download?

Capture NX-D is provided under a freeware license on Windows from camera software with no restrictions on usage. Download and installation of this PC software is free and 1.7.0 is the latest version last time we checked.

What version of Windows can Capture NX-D run on?

Capture NX-D can be used on a computer running Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It's only available as a 64-bit download.

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Capture NX-D has been picked by our editors as good software.
Capture NX-D has been tested for viruses and malware.
We have tested Capture NX-D 1.7.0 against malware with several different programs. We certify that this program is clean of viruses, malware and trojans.