Raw Processing; Processing Photos Shot Using The "Sdr" Tone Mode - Nikon Z 8 Reference Manual

RAW Processing

RAW processing is used to save NEF (RAW) pictures in other formats, such as JPEG. Depending on the
tone mode selected when the picture was taken, copies can be saved in either JPEG or HEIF format.
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Caution: RAW Processing
RAW processing is available only with NEF (RAW) images created with this camera. Pictures in other
formats and NEF (RAW) photos taken with other cameras, Camera Control Pro 2, or NX Tether cannot
be selected.
Processing Photos Shot Using the "SDR" Tone
Mode
Applying RAW processing to photos shot with [SDR] selected for tone mode creates JPEG copies.
Processing the Current Picture
1
Display an NEF (RAW) picture shot with [SDR] selected for
tone mode and then press the i button.
2
Select [Retouch] in the i menu, then highlight [RAW
processing (current picture)] and press 2.
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RAW Processing