Why do my Nikon D7200 RAW files become JPEGs when transferred with the WMU app?
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I shot photos on my Nikon D7200 in RAW-only mode, but when I transfer them using Nikon's WMU app on my iPhone and then move them to my PC, they end up as JPEGs. On the camera/card I can see the original .NEF files. Is the app converting them during transfer, and how can I keep the files in RAW format?
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The WMU app seems oriented around sharing photos, for which RAW isn't an appropriate option.
Page 20 of the manual says "NEF (RAW) images are converted to JPEG format"
Additionally: "if the images were recorded using an NEF(RAW) + JPEG option, only the JPEG copy will be downloaded."
If you want to work with RAW files on your PC, you'll need to use a card reader or cable and file transfer software.
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Yes. With Nikon’s WMU app, this is expected behavior. The app is mainly designed for sharing images, and according to the manual it converts NEF (RAW) images to JPEG during download. If the camera is set to RAW+JPEG, WMU will download only the JPEG version.
So your camera is likely still recording RAW correctly; the conversion is happening in the transfer process through WMU.
To keep your original .NEF RAW files, transfer them directly from the camera/card to your computer instead of using WMU. The usual options are:
- a memory card reader
- a USB cable connection to the camera
- standard file transfer software on your computer
In short: this is normal for WMU, not a problem with your D7200 settings.
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