Guide
How to use Picture Control Editor
Best for: Nikon shooters who want full control over curves and settings.
- 1Start from a built-in preset, or open an existing .NP3, .NCP or .NP2 file.
- 2Upload your own photo (JPEG or NEF) to preview changes live.
- 3Shape the tone curve and adjust sharpening, contrast, saturation and hue.
- 4Download as .NP3 (Z cameras) or .NCP, then load it on your camera.
Tips
- Download any Nikon recipe from the library and open it here to make your own variation.
- Small curve moves go a long way — check skin tones and highlights in the preview.
- Save your favourite settings as presets and export them as JSON to back them up.
FAQ
NP3 or NCP — which should I pick?
Use .NP3 for Nikon Z cameras and recent DSLRs. .NCP is the older format used by Nikon software and earlier bodies.
Is anything uploaded to a server?
No. Editing and preview happen entirely in your browser.