Capture NX-D
Capture NX-D is Nikon's free digital photo editing software for photographers and professionals who shoot with Nikon cameras. It specializes in processing RAW image files (NEF format) and JPEG, TIFF, and other standard formats. The app offers tools for color grading, white balance adjustment, image cropping, sharpening, and non-destructive editing tailored to Nikon's Color Technology. It integrates tightly with Nikon's NX Studio and is commonly used by Nikon camera owners who want a dedicated raw processor tied to their camera system.
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1 suggestionCapture NX-D v1.6.5 (the latest release) is still a 64-bit Intel-only build with no native Apple Silicon version yet released by Nikon. It currently runs under Rosetta 2 on M-series Macs, but that compatibility layer will be removed entirely when Apple releases macOS 28 in September 2028, at which point this app will stop launching. Given that we are now in May 2026, you have just over two years to plan a migration. Check Nikon's support pages periodically for news of a native Apple Silicon update to Capture NX-D or its successor NX Studio. If Nikon shows no signs of a native build by mid-2028, or if you need a solution sooner, consider switching to Nikon's NX Studio (if it offers better Apple Silicon support), Lightroom (which is native and widely used for Nikon RAW), or other actively maintained raw editors like Capture One or Darktable that run natively on Apple Silicon.
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