Nikon View for Mac

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Nikon View Analysis

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Nikon View is a free utility for Mac that facilitates the management of images captured with Nikon cameras. This software allows users to import, organize, and edit their photos easily, enhancing the overall photography workflow. Key features include a user-friendly interface, support for various image formats, and basic editing tools, making it accessible for both amateur and professional photographers.

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The application also offers options for batch processing, enabling users to edit multiple images simultaneously, which can significantly save time. Additionally, Nikon View integrates seamlessly with other Nikon software, providing a cohesive experience for users invested in the Nikon ecosystem. Overall, this utility serves as a practical solution for efficient image management and editing.

Nikon View for Mac

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: April 15, 2004

Latest update: June 11, 2026

Version: 6.2.2

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Mac

Operating System

Mac OS X 10.3
Mac OS X
Mac OS X 10.1
Mac OS X 10.2

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 3,000

Downloads Last Week: 0

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User Reviews

1.8/5

60 User Votes

Is anyone at Nikon listening!?
aebnerez_dotmacApril 26, 2004
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />First of all people, if you want 6.2.2, you NEED 6.2.1. Not being able to get 6.2.1 is a completely different issue. Now on 6.2.2, for NEF users on OSX, still same crap as before. Insaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaanly slow and painfull. Even a folder with just 40 NEFs, takes close to a minute to load up on a 1ghz G4 with 1GB mem. Cacheing turned off, turned on, it doesn't matter worth squat, same response. I don't remember what the last version was that was fast and normal atleast on thumbnails. I think whatever Nikon view version I had to upgrade to along with Nikon Capture 4.1, broke everything. Try this, pick one picture in the thumbnail view, Delete it, and watch the app hang for a good minute!! What the HELL Nikon???? The program is so incredibly slow it makes me want to kick something after 5 minutes! The installation also put the NEF plugin back into Photoshop CS, which also takes up to a minute to load a NEF, whereas the builtin NEF plugin of Photoshop CS was just fine by me, it even gave you more pre-load control on the image! What the heck man!? Does Nikon QA this crap?? So many people here are saying it's slow, and they don't have a decent feedback mechanism on their own site, or through the application! Nikon capture 4.1 also has bugs, if you decide to use the "MultiImage" crap feature (because nikon view is almost useless). When you do that and turn on the Thumbnail view in Nikon Capture, the application window doesn't graphically update correctly half the time. Try turning on/off the "shooting data" field and watch it not show/update half the time. Then you get scroll bars on the side of the image, but you cant scroll it. It's Absolute Crap! FIX IT! PLEASE!! Nikon view 5 (or whatever) was way faster and worked fine! Oh yes and another thing, you if you use DEE on a picture, and that picture happen to be one in your thumbnails in Nikon view, put aside another extra minute JUST BECAUSE OF THAT ONE PICTURE!@*&#^
Won't read JPEGs shrunk with FreePhotoConverter
yoshi2eApril 15, 2004
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />I know you're aksing why I use FreePhotoConverter to shrink my files and strip them of any info, but at least Preview is able to open them and see them - I like this shrinking app because it's quick and easy, and simple. Even the Canon Imagebrowser is able to see the shrunken images, even create thumbnails for them - with EXIF files from my D100 camera, NikonView is able to open them up in a hurry - I guess it's a lot more proprietary than the others. I wish it would do at least as much as the Canon's
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RAngolApril 15, 2004
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />There are limits to iPhoto and limits to Nikon View. Neither is perfect and neither are stand alone products for some users IMHO. I use neither very often but know those who do so looked at this newest 6.2.x version. Nikon users have already indirectly paid for it so I'd at least kick the tires. Version 6 is thankfully not the klutz that 3, 4, and 5 were.
Piece of crap
PeteyboyApril 15, 2004
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />installer can't find 6.2.1! Nikon's software just SUCKS!
Nikon Finally Gets It's Software Together
kjoskerFebruary 24, 2004
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />I have been a vociferous critic of Nikon software for a number of years. This is the first version that I am able to use and recommend.
Nikon Finally Gets It's Software Together
kjoskerFebruary 24, 2004
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />I have been a vociferous critic of Nikon software for a number of years. This is the first version that I am able to use and recommend.
Better than v5 but that ain't saying much!
Hawaiian StarmanMay 5, 2003
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />Only use this program for its slideshow and "send e-mail" features. Since I use 9.2.2, no iPhoto alternative available. Had to boost memory allocation to 80000k to avoid crashes/freeze when loading pic thumbnails. Photo Editor memory allocation is set by Nikon at 135000K! Useless. Photoshop is the way. One new feature is "sending e-mail". Sizes down images and loads to E-mail program easily. 2 stars due to inefficent screen layout and program mechanics. Nikon ought to attend iPhoto school and get it right!
porsche986April 25, 2003
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />I can't download v6.0.1 for my Nikon 4500 for some reason. My serial number is legit ie not gray market and all I get is
Big LeeApril 23, 2003
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />Download nightmare. Even used my serial number. When I went to unstuff it, it opened script in Excel file. They make it way more complicated
ochellyApril 21, 2003
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />cpny210 Please send me youe serial number to ochelly@hotmal.com

Developer’s Description

for most CoolPix & D cameras

Supported Cameras:

Coolpix 2000
Coolpix 2100
Coolpix 2500
Coolpix 3100
Coolpix 3500
Coolpix 4300
Coolpix 4500
Coolpix 5000
Coolpix 5700
Coolpix 775
Coolpix 880
Coolpix 885
Coolpix 990
Coolpix 995
Coolpix SQ
D1
D100
D1H
D1X
D2H