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Step 1: Connect a Camera

Turn on the computer and connect the digital camera following the steps below.
  1. Turn the camera off.
  1. Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable.
    Wi-Fi connection may be possible, depending on the camera that you are using. For details, refer to the user's manual of your camera.
  1. Turn the camera on.
  1. Start Nikon Transfer 2.
    The operation procedures vary depending on OS or the camera USB option. Follow the on-screen instructions to start Nikon Transfer 2.
    Refer to "Connecting Devices and Starting Nikon Transfer 2" for information on starting Nikon Transfer 2 for the first time.
Proceed to "Step 2: Transfer Files".
Supported file types
Nikon Transfer 2 can be used to transfer the following types of files.
  • JPEG (extension: .jpg)
  • TIFF (extension: .tif / .tiff)
  • NEF (extension: .nef)
  • NRW (extension: .nrw)
  • MOV (extension: .mov)
  • MP4 (extension: .mp4)
  • AVI (extension: .avi)
  • NDF (extension: .ndf)
  • WAV (extension: .wav)
  • MPO (extension: .mpo)
  • LOG (extension: .log)
  • LGA (extension: .lga)
  • LGB (extension: .lgb)
CDs and DVDs
Nikon Transfer 2 cannot be used to transfer files from CDs, DVDs, or hard disks. Copy the files directly or use the import tools supplied with the computer operating system.
Transferring from internal memory
To transfer files from internal memory, remove the memory card before connecting the camera.
If Nikon Transfer 2 does not start automatically
Refer to "Troubleshooting" for information on what to do if Nikon Transfer 2 does not start automatically.