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Gear Talk => Processing & Publication => Topic started by: David H. Hartman on March 13, 2026, 22:32:11

Title: Edit EXIF Data in NEF(s) on macOS?
Post by: David H. Hartman on March 13, 2026, 22:32:11
I need advice on an EXIF editor for NEF files on macOS. The Apple app store has more than 20 offerings. I'd like to know what people here use as I trust you advice over dumb luck.

Earlier I install Phill Harvey's Exif Tool and successfully navigated to a folder and exported an NEF files' EXIF data to a TXT file. The process is unworkable. I can deal with a command line as I started with DOS 2.1. I would not dare try to edit the TXT file and apply it to the NEF file. The chance of error is too high.

Dave

Happy Friday the 13th :)
Title: Re: Edit EXIF Data in NEF(s) on macOS?
Post by: Ian Watson on March 13, 2026, 22:59:48
What parts of the EXIF data do you wish to modify?
Title: Re: Edit EXIF Data in NEF(s) on macOS?
Post by: David H. Hartman on March 14, 2026, 19:36:04
What parts of the EXIF data do you wish to modify?

I'm out of the habit of setting the non-CPU data so the EXIF will show 50mm f/1.2 where it should be 105mm f/2.5. The actual aperture used is not recorded. In some cases I might want to add GPS data.

Dave
Title: Re: Edit EXIF Data in NEF(s) on macOS?
Post by: Hugh_3170 on March 15, 2026, 00:44:27
Dave, slightly off topic, but your new Nikon Z8 can record voice clips. 

These voice clips may be handy for you if you do a voice  recording of what lens and aperture you are using so that you can go back and add the EXIF data later on.

Just a thought.   :)
Title: Re: Edit EXIF Data in NEF(s) on macOS?
Post by: Jürgen Pfeiffer on March 15, 2026, 16:32:04
It might be a bit overkill just to edit EXIF data, but why not have a look at NeoFinder? Although it’s primarily a digital asset manager, it’s also very handy for editing EXIF data. Geotagging works very well too. And, as said, it’s also a comprehensive catalogueing tool.