NP3 Generator
Upload a reference photo to estimate a matching Nikon Custom Picture Control (.NP3). Review live before saving or loading onto your camera card.
Guide
How to use NP3 Generator
Best for: Nikon Z and DSLR shooters who want a look from a reference shot.
- 1Upload a reference photo (JPEG, PNG or WebP) and give the look a name. No account needed.
- 2Review the generated preview and the sharpening, saturation, contrast and clarity values.
- 3Download the .NP3, copy it to your memory card and load it via Picture Control → Load/Save.
- 4Signed in? Save it to your drafts or publish it to the library for others.
Tips
- Pick a reference with a clear mood — strong colour casts and contrast translate best.
- Avoid heavily cropped or tiny images; the analysis needs the full frame.
- Generate from two or three references and compare before you shoot.
FAQ
Which cameras can load the file?
It is a Flexible Color Picture Control, so it loads on the Nikon Zf (firmware 2.00+), Z6 III, Z8 (firmware 3.00+), Z9 (firmware 5.30+), Z50 II, Z5 II, and ZR. For an older body such as the Z6 II, Z5 or D780, open the file in the NP3 Editor and export it as NP3 v0300; that format has no Flexible Color controls, so the result is an approximation.
Do I need an account?
No. Anyone can generate, preview and download the .NP3. Signing in also keeps each generated file as a draft in your account, so you can download, refine or publish it later.
Is my photo public?
No. Drafts are private to you until you choose to publish them as a recipe.