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Change default file extension for application

Anonymous
2023-07-03T12:45:56+00:00

I am using the windows 11 photo app. The default file extension is .NEF. Is there a way to change this to .TIFF or some other format? I use a photo editing tool that will not open .NEF and it means exporting the file and saving as to change the extension. I would like the Windows Photo app to default when opening any/all files to the .TIFF extension.

Thank you in advance.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage

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  1. DaveM121 891.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2023-07-03T14:12:59+00:00

    Glad to help!

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-07-03T14:10:28+00:00

    Hi Dave,

    I'm embarrassed! I am new to both photography and photo editing. Apparently I have a lot to learn.

    Thank you so much!

    Don

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  3. DaveM121 891.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2023-07-03T13:18:31+00:00

    Hi Don,

    I am Dave, I will help you with this.

    The Photos app in Windows does not default to the NEF file type, that is a file type used by Nikon digital cameras, did you download photos from a Nikon camera to your PC and they appeared in the Photos app in that format?

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