How can I back up Nikon NEF files from Photos on a Mac without converting them to JPEG?
Asked 1/19/2022
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I import NEF raw files from my Nikon D850 to my MacBook and can view/edit them in Apple Photos. But when I try to save or copy them to an external drive, Google Drive, or another folder, they end up as JPEGs. How do I back up the original NEF files so they stay in NEF format?
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If by "view and edit them within the Photo directory" you mean you're using the Photos app to open and edit your NEF files, then simply use the File → Export → Export Unmodified Original... to copy the NEF files to another drive.
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If you imported the files into Apple Photos, don’t use a normal export if you want to keep the raw files unchanged. In Photos, select the images and use:
File → Export → Export Unmodified Original
That exports the original NEF files rather than JPEG conversions. Standard export options from Photos often create edited/rendered files such as JPEGs, while “Export Unmodified Original” preserves the original raw format for backup to another folder, external drive, or cloud-synced location.
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