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Can I Recover NEF Files from SD Cards

"Can I recover NEF files on the SD cards after losing them?"

The answer is YES. You can recover NEF files from the SD card before data is overwritten.

NEF files are actually RAW images taken by Nikon digital cameras. You may lose them because of accidental deletion, memory card format, or physical damage. After deletion and formatting, the data can remain until new data is written on the SD card.

When you lose pictures on a digital camera, you cannot recover deleted photos from the Recycle Bin because the deleted files on an SD card will not go to the Recycle Bin but are directly deleted.

We'll recommend the two best ways to restore missing NEF photos from the SD card. Keep reading, and we'll start with the data recovery software plan.

Method 1. Recover NEF Files from SD Cards with Data Recovery Software

Recovering deleted NEF files with professional NEF recovery software is one of the best solutions. You can restore data at home and don't need to worry about staff in the local recovery labs will release your personal photos.

Applying reliable NEF file recovery software is important, as some recovery tools may cause further data loss and file corruption.

EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard is one of the best photo recovery software that can help you recover deleted NEF photos without difficulty. Download it now for free!

EaseUS RAW photo recovery software can help you recover deleted NEF images, and it also supports RAW images for Canon, Sony, Olympus, and other digital cameras.

It supports most Nikon photo recovery scenarios, and you can even recover deleted Nikon NEF images from a formatted SD card.

Check the following guide to restore the missing NEF pictures from the Nikon camera's SD card:

Step 1. After software installation, connect your SD card to the PC and select "SD Card Recovery" in the software. Click the button to start scanning.

Step 2. Click "Type", select "Pictures", and find the NEF folder. All the missing .nef files will show up after opening the NEF folder.

Step 3. Double-clicking the target NEF file will allow you to preview the image, and you can click "Recover" to save the target images.

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Method 2. Retrieve NEF Images from SD Cards with Data Recovery Services

If the software method fails, Nikon users can also recover deleted NEF images from SD cards with professional data recovery services.

If you don't want to go outside and find an opening data recovery lab, you can try to contact EaseUS data recovery services. The professional data recovery expert will diagnose the causes of data loss and make a recovery plan for you online. You can contact them at any time.

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Consult with EaseUS data recovery experts for one-on-one manual recovery service. We could offer the following services after a FREE diagnosis

• Repair corrupted SD card RAID structure and corrupted virtual disk files
• Recover/repair lost partitions and re-partitioned SD cards
• Unformat SD card and recover deleted NEF files
• Fix disks that become GPT-protected partitions

How to Avoid NEF Photos Loss on SD Cards

While using a Nikon camera or the SD card to store NEF files, you may be careful, and here are some tips that may help you avoid NEF photo loss on the SD card：

• ⛔Safely ejection: When transferring files on the Nikon digital camera, you should now suddenly eject the SD card from the camera. That will cause data loss.
• ✅Frequency backup: The best way to keep the NEF photos safe is to copy all the photos to a backup disk every time after taking new photos. After accidental deletion or SD card errors, you can still recover NEF images from the backups.
• 🗑️Careful deletion: Before deleting NEF photos on the camera, you should think twice to avoid the wrong pictures being removed.
• 📋Proper format: If you have to format the camera memory card, you can format it on the digital camera directly to ensure the file system is correct.

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The Bottom Line

Following the NEF file protection guidelines can significantly reduce the risk of losing your NEF photos due to SD card issues.

If the NEF files are lost already, you can apply the EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard to restore them immediately. Don't wait too long to recover your NEF photos, and remember to stop using the SD card after data loss.

NEF File Recovery from SD Card FAQs

Find more information about NEF file recovery in this part:

1. How to recover a NEF file?

You can recover NEF files with EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard:

1. 1. Download and install the EaseUS recovery tool, launch it, and scan the target disk.
2. 2. Filter the files and preview the NEF photos.
3. 3. Click "Recover" to save the recoverable NEF files.

2. Is it possible to recover files from an SD card?

Yes, you can recover deleted files from an SD card with professional SD card recovery software. You should stop using the SD card and do not write any new files to the card to maximize your chances of recovery.

3. Can I recover deleted NEF files from SD cards without software?

It is possible to recover deleted NEF files from SD cards without software. You can contact a local data recovery lab or get a diagnosis through online data recovery services. We recommend EaseUS data recovery services; you can contact their data recovery experts 24 hours a day.