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Step 1: Choose a reference photo

Pick one of 12 calibrated reference scenes, or upload your own photo to test before downloading.

PORTRA 400Base: Neutralfilm

PORTRA 400 — Real-Time Nikon Simulation

World-renowned portrait film look with soft warm skin tones, gentle highlight roll-off and balanced contrast.

Format:Edit Curves ↗

Original Photo (50%)

.NP3 applied (50%)

Before / After Slider:50%

Tone Curve ProfileGamma: 1.05

Accurately translated into Nikon's 256-point hardware spline LUT for EXPEED imaging processors.

Picture Control Parameters

Contrast0

Saturation+1

Sharpening+3

Clarity+1

Color Hue-1

Mid-Range Sharp+1

Best suited for:Portraits, weddings, natural daylight street photography

Nikon Picture Control Collection (18)

Select any profile to inspect on your reference photo, or download .NP3 directly to your memory card.

filmBase: Neutral

PORTRA 400

Slot 01

World-renowned portrait film look with soft warm skin tones, gentle highlight roll-off and balanced contrast.

filmBase: Standard

CLASSIC CHROME

Slot 02

Documentary film look inspired by vintage magazine reportage with muted skies, deep earthy tones and rich contrast.

cinematicBase: Neutral

CINESTILL 800T

Slot 03

Iconic cinematic motion picture tungsten look with cool shadows, halation warmth and moody teal-blue balance.

monochromeBase: Monochrome

LEICA MONOCHROM

Slot 04

High micro-contrast black and white emulation with deep inky blacks, sharp tonal gradations and luminous highlights.

vintageBase: Standard

KODACHROME 64

Slot 05

Classic 1970s National Geographic slide film emulation with vivid reds, warm sunny yellows and nostalgic punch.

landscapeBase: Vivid

FUJI VELVIA 50

Slot 06

Ultra-vibrant landscape slide film with intense blues, emerald greens, high saturation and crisp micro-details.

vintageBase: Neutral

KODAK GOLD 200

Slot 07

Nostalgic golden-hour consumer film look with golden amber highlights, relaxed warm shadows and vintage charm.

monochromeBase: Monochrome

ILFORD HP5 PLUS

Slot 08

Timeless traditional black and white film with gentle shadow roll-off, balanced gray tones and versatile latitude.

portraitBase: Portrait

PRO 400H PASTEL

Slot 09

Light, airy pastel look with characteristic mint greens, cyan-tinted skies and clean luminous skin highlights.

cinematicBase: Neutral

CINEMATIC TEAL

Slot 10

Hollywood color grading staple with rich teal undertones in shadows and warm golden glow in skin tones and highlights.

cinematicBase: Standard

BLEACH BYPASS

Slot 11

Silver retention processing effect with aggressive contrast, lifted shadows and desaturated metallic color palette.

filmBase: Neutral

AGFA VISTA 200

Slot 12

Warm everyday European drugstore film look with punchy reds, saturated blues and lively lifestyle colors.

portraitBase: Portrait

FUJI ASTIA 100F

Slot 13

Gentle fashion slide film look renowned for ultra-smooth skin gradations, subdued greens and subtle warm glow.

monochromeBase: Monochrome

KODAK TRI-X 400

Slot 14

Legendary photojournalism black and white film with deep contrast, pronounced shadow density and unmistakable grit.

cinematicBase: Neutral

FLAT LOG LOOK

Slot 15

Wide dynamic range profile with lifted shadows, protected highlights and low contrast for grading flexibility.

landscapeBase: Standard

NORDIC MOOD

Slot 16

Cool Scandinavian color grading with crisp clean whites, deep cyan shadows and understated elegant saturation.

vintageBase: Monochrome

ANTIQUE SEPIA

Slot 17

Early 20th century warm duo-tone sepia with gentle contrast and historic nostalgic warmth.

landscapeBase: Landscape

PACIFIC DRIFT

Slot 18

Oceanic coastal look with lifted shadows, rich teal water hues, golden coastal sun highlights and vibrant greenery.

NP3

How to Install .NP3 Picture Controls onto Your Nikon Camera

Standard memory card procedure for Nikon Zf, Z6 III, Z8, Z9, Z50 II, Z5, and DSLRs.

Copy to SD Card

Format your memory card in-camera, insert into your computer, and copy the downloaded .NP3 file into the /NIKON/CUSTOMPC/ folder.

Load in Camera Menu

Insert the card back into your camera. Navigate to Photo Shooting Menu → Manage Picture Control → Load/Save → Copy to camera.

Assign & Shoot

Select one of the Custom Picture Control slots (C1 to C9), save, and shoot straight out of camera with film colors in both RAW + JPEG and video!

Hardware Camera Compatibility Matrix

Nikon ZfFirmware 2.00+

Nikon Z6 IIIFlexible Color

Nikon Z8Firmware 3.00+

Nikon Z9Firmware 5.30+

Nikon Z50 IIFlexible Color

Nikon Z5 IIFlexible Color

Nikon ZRFlexible Color

Nikon ZfcNP3 v0300

Nikon Z5NP3 v0300

Nikon Z6 IINP3 v0300

Nikon Z7 IINP3 v0300

Nikon Z6NP3 v0300

Nikon Z7NP3 v0300

Nikon Z50NP3 v0300

Nikon Z30NP3 v0300

Nikon D6NP3 v0300

Nikon D780NP3 v0300

PORTRA 400

NP3 v0310 · Zf, Z6 III, Z8, Z9, Z50 II

Guide

How to use NP3 Library & Simulator

Best for: Nikon Zf, Z6 III, Z8, Z9, Z50 II, and DSLR photographers wanting instant SOOC looks.

1Select any of the 12 neutral baseline scenes, or upload your own photo to test.
2Switch between 18+ curated film, cinematic, portrait, and monochrome Picture Controls.
3Use the interactive Before/After comparison slider or inspect the 256-point tone curve.
4Load your own .NP3/.NCP file to preview it, or click Download .NP3 to put directly onto your SD card.

Tips

Copy downloaded .NP3 files to /NIKON/CUSTOMPC/ on your memory card root.
Toggle between NP3 v0310 (Zf, Z6 III, Z8, Z9, Z50 II) and v0300 (Z5, Z6/Z7 II, D780) based on your body.
You can add any online image as a template scene by clicking 'Add by URL'.

FAQ

How do I install the .NP3 file on my Nikon?

Create a folder named NIKON on your SD card root, then a subfolder named CUSTOMPC. Place the .NP3 file inside /NIKON/CUSTOMPC/. Insert into camera, go to Menu → Picture Control → Manage Picture Control → Load/Save → Copy to Camera.

Does the color simulation run locally?

Yes. The color engine runs 100% locally in your browser using fast Canvas pixel transforms. No images are sent to external servers for simulation.

Can I test my own existing .NP3 files?

Yes! Click 'Load Your .NP3 File' to decode and preview any Nikon custom picture control instantly on any scene.

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