Nikon’s compressed RAW format, N-RAW, which is built on intoPix’s TicoRAW technology, was first introduced in the Nikon Z9 with firmware version 2.0. It later became available in the Z8 and Z6 III, which recently received a significant firmware update. While N-RAW is a versatile format, its primary limitation has been the lack of support in most major non-linear editing software. Currently, DaVinci Resolve and Edius are the only platforms that offer compatibility.
Adobe had previously been working on integrating N-RAW support into its video editing tools but paused development after Nikon acquired RED. However, this decision has now been reversed, bringing renewed hope for Adobe users.
Nikon N-RAW Coming to Adobe Software in 2025
Recently, RED added full support for Nikon N-RAW in the latest REDCINE-X Pro (Beta) release, allowing Nikon users to process their footage using RED’s IPP2 (Image Processing Pipeline 2) workflow. Simultaneously, RED updated its Software Development Kit (SDK) to include N-RAW support, making it possible for third-party developers—including Adobe—to incorporate N-RAW processing into their software.
With these developments, Adobe engineers have resumed work on integrating N-RAW support into Premiere Pro. Fergus Hammond, Principal Product Manager for Adobe Audio & Video, confirmed this in a recent statement. He mentioned that N-RAW compatibility will be introduced via an update to RED’s SDK, a technology that Adobe has collaborated on for years to support RED’s R3D format.
Hammond expressed enthusiasm about Nikon’s acquisition of RED, highlighting that this development has led to the long-awaited inclusion of N-RAW support in Adobe’s workflow. He assured that Adobe users can expect N-RAW integration in a public beta release later this year.
Hi all, I have good news for people following this thread: we have restarted work on adding Nikon N-RAW support to our video products. We expect to release N-RAW support later this year. For the curious, N-RAW support is coming via an update to RED’s SDK. Adobe has worked closely with RED for many years to support RED’s R3D format, so we are delighted that the purchase of RED by Nikon has resulted in N-RAW support being added to the RED SDK. As soon as N-RAW support is available in public beta, I will update this post.
What This Means for Nikon and Adobe Users
For filmmakers and video professionals who rely on Nikon’s advanced camera systems, the upcoming N-RAW support in Adobe Premiere Pro marks a significant improvement in post-production flexibility. Until now, editors working with Nikon’s high-quality RAW format had limited choices, often requiring workarounds or alternative software solutions. With native support in Premiere Pro, the editing process will become much smoother.
If you shoot in Nikon N-RAW and edit with Adobe Premiere Pro, this upcoming update could greatly enhance your workflow. What are your thoughts on this development? Let us know in the comments below