Viewing raw files in XP

[garyi]

Is there any facility to view raw files from within the OS?

I am downloading the Nikon software just to look at some images, I was hoping there was a 'plug in' or something which would allow me to see them in XP?

 

[vuk]

igary.

no such thing built in to the OS (for obvious reasons). rawshooter essentials is the software i would suggest.

vuk.

 

[Darren555]

Not exactly true.
Microsoft provide the software you require as a free download.

RAW Image Viewer

Regards,

Darren

 

[Joe P]

Gary,

Both iPhoto and Preview on your Mac will open raw files. But if you want a free dedicated viewer, Nikon View is pretty good and it's available for both Mac and PC.

Joe

 

[garyi]

Hi Joe, it was just a question in passing as I wanted to set a picture for the desktop which is RAW, where as OSX would see it fine XP does not, I will try the Raw Image Viewer.