Use Nikon Transfer

[Teresa Trimm]

This how to assumes a minimal amount of software and camera connection knowledge.


Nikon Transfer is a free program that can be found at http://support.nikontech.com/app/ans...nikon-software. This software makes it easy to offload the images from your Nikon (and a few other types of cameras). This program is especially handy because it recognizes and transfers your RAW files, which your Windows system might balk at.

Also handy is the fact that it will 'see' your camera OR your card reader. This makes it easier for those that have a preference.

As for preferences, you will want to set some of the preferences for the program after it boots up for the first time.
* Launch automatically (start up or not when you connect the device)
* Disconnect automatically (do you want the software to shut down or not)
* Shut down computer
* Quit Nikon Transfer (quit Nikon Transfer after image transfer has finished)
* Synchronize camera date/time
* Transfer new photos only (helpful to prevent duplicate images on your hard drive)
* Delete originals (Delete originals after transfer)
* Open destination folder (when transfer is complete, have your folder opened)

When you use the program for the first time, your folder(s) will be showing if you are in the Source tab. If you want to download them all, simply click on the 4 squared icon beside select. That is the equivalent of Select All.

You also have the option of marking some by clicking (marking) in the little checkbox and then Select Marked. If you have locked images, you can select that.

On the very lower right, you can 'Start Transfer'. This will transfer everything to your hard drive. If you don't change the location, it will default to your My Pictures>> Nikon Transfer folder and create numbered folders under it.

Another option that you have is to upload to Nikon's MyPicturetown at http://www.mypicturetown.com/pictureBank/Top_en_US.do . You will need to have an account there and know the account information to allow it to upload your images to that account.

[Steve Batson]

Originally Posted by Teresa Trimm

This how to assumes a minimal amount of software and camera connection knowledge.


Nikon Transfer is a free program that can be found at http://support.nikontech.com/app/ans...nikon-software. This software makes it easy to offload the images from your Nikon (and a few other types of cameras). This program is especially handy because it recognizes and transfers your RAW files, which your Windows system might balk at.

Also handy is the fact that it will 'see' your camera OR your card reader. This makes it easier for those that have a preference.

As for preferences, you will want to set some of the preferences for the program after it boots up for the first time.
* Launch automatically (start up or not when you connect the device)
* Disconnect automatically (do you want the software to shut down or not)
* Shut down computer
* Quit Nikon Transfer (quit Nikon Transfer after image transfer has finished)
* Synchronize camera date/time
* Transfer new photos only (helpful to prevent duplicate images on your hard drive)
* Delete originals (Delete originals after transfer)
* Open destination folder (when transfer is complete, have your folder opened)

When you use the program for the first time, your folder(s) will be showing if you are in the Source tab. If you want to download them all, simply click on the 4 squared icon beside select. That is the equivalent of Select All.

You also have the option of marking some by clicking (marking) in the little checkbox and then Select Marked. If you have locked images, you can select that.

On the very lower right, you can 'Start Transfer'. This will transfer everything to your hard drive. If you don't change the location, it will default to your My Pictures>> Nikon Transfer folder and create numbered folders under it.

Another option that you have is to upload to Nikon's MyPicturetown at http://www.mypicturetown.com/pictureBank/Top_en_US.do . You will need to have an account there and know the account information to allow it to upload your images to that account.

I'm not a Nikon person, but thanks for posting this info Teresa! I hope it helps others and I welcome others to post their hints and tips as well!