This document describes the 2006 products of Nik Software, including the benefits of the RAW file format, the relationship with cameras, system requirements and installation, as well as U Point™ technology and the Capture NX interface.
This manual introduces Capture NX, Nikon’s photo‑editing software built around the patented U Point™ technology. It describes how Control Points let you adjust tone and color directly on the image without layers, preserving the original data.
The guide covers system requirements, installation steps, and the full range of editing functions—including RAW processing, batch operations, color management, and export options—so users can work efficiently with NEF, JPEG, and TIFF files.
| Supported file formats | NEF, JPEG, TIFF |
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Capture NX works with Nikon RAW NEF files as well as any JPEG and TIFF (RGB or LAB) files.
Yes, enhancements are saved separately and the image can be saved as a NEF file without any loss of original data.