Batch convert raw NEF files to JPEG
In the classic words of one Sheldon Lee Cooper – “Ah, Ubuntu, my favourite Linux-based operating system”. Sometimes Linux makes things so easy, it’s almost laughable. Take, for instance, my current requirement to batch convert hundreds of Nikon RAW (NEF) files to JPEG, and place them in a separate directory. It turns out that the only way this could have been easier would have been if someone else had actually done it for me. It was that easy!!
To do this, simply open a terminal window and type:
sudo apt-get install ufraw ufraw-batch
Now navigate to the folder where your NEF files are, and type:
ufraw-batch *.NEF --out-type=jpeg --out-folder ~/Pictures/JPEG012012
Now, naturally, you’re going to have to change the “out-folder” path. If you’re happy for the JPEG files to reside in the same folder as the NEFs, then just leave off the out-folder parameter entirely.
That’s it. Get a coffee and put your feet up while the magic happens!
