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NRW to SXW Converter

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Convert NRW to SXW from any device — Windows, macOS, Linux, or mobile. All you need is a web browser.

Safe Conversion

Uploaded NRW files are removed as soon as conversion completes. SXW output files are deleted within 24 hours automatically.

Format Flexibility

NRW can convert to over OUT_COUNT formats on Convertio — SXW is just one option among many available targets.

How to convert NRW to SXW

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Select files from Computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, URL or by dragging it on the page.

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Choose sxw or any other format you need as a result (more than 200 formats supported)

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Let the file convert and you can download your sxw file right afterwards

About formats

NRW is a variant of Nikon's RAW image format used specifically by their COOLPIX advanced compact cameras, introduced in 2008 with models like the COOLPIX P6000. While functionally similar to NEF (Nikon Electronic Format) in preserving unprocessed sensor data, NRW uses a simplified container structure tailored to the compact camera platform's processing constraints and smaller sensor sizes. NRW files store 12-bit raw Bayer-pattern data from the camera's smaller-format CMOS or CCD sensor, along with embedded JPEG thumbnails, basic EXIF metadata, and a subset of Nikon's MakerNote information. The format was designed for the COOLPIX cameras that bridged the gap between consumer point-and-shoots and interchangeable-lens systems — cameras like the P7000/P7100/P7700/P7800 series and the P330/P340 that attracted enthusiasts wanting RAW flexibility in a pocketable body. Unlike the full NEF format, NRW files typically use a fixed compression scheme and omit some of the more extensive metadata found in NEF files from Nikon's SLR and mirrorless bodies. One advantage is that NRW provides genuine RAW capture flexibility in compact camera form factors where most competitors offered only JPEG — photographers can apply custom white balance, adjust exposure, and control noise reduction during post-processing rather than relying on the camera's built-in processing. Software compatibility is another strength: NRW files are supported by Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Camera Raw, Nikon's ViewNX/NX Studio, dcraw, and other major RAW processors.
Developer: Nikon
Initial release: 2008
SXW is the word processing document format used by StarOffice 6.0 and OpenOffice.org 1.0, developed by Sun Microsystems and released in 2002. The format was one of the first mainstream office document formats to adopt an XML-based architecture, packaging document content, styles, metadata, and embedded media in a ZIP archive — a structural approach that directly influenced the later OpenDocument Format (ODF). The content.xml file describes the document body using XML elements for paragraphs, headings, lists, tables, footnotes, and inline formatting, while styles.xml defines the styling rules and meta.xml carries document properties. SXW represented a significant milestone in open-source office software, demonstrating that a non-proprietary XML format could handle the full range of word processing features including change tracking, indexes, cross-references, and complex page layouts. One advantage was transparency and openness — the XML structure made document content inspectable, transformable, and processable using standard tools, a sharp contrast to the opaque binary formats dominant at the time. The format's role as a technological precursor to the ODF standard is another historical significance: the OASIS OpenDocument Technical Committee used the OpenOffice.org XML format (including SXW) as the starting point for developing ODF 1.0. While SXW was superseded by ODT with OpenOffice.org 2.0 in 2005, existing SXW documents can be opened by LibreOffice, Apache OpenOffice, and document conversion tools.
Developer: Sun Microsystems
Initial release: 2002

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert NRW to SXW?

NRW is a niche Nikon compact RAW format — converting to SXW makes your Coolpix photos usable in any application or platform.

What opens SXW files?

SXW files can be opened with LibreOffice Writer, Apache OpenOffice, and legacy StarOffice installations.

How does quality compare between NRW and SXW?

NRW stores raw sensor data — the converter extracts maximum quality and renders it into SXW with excellent visual results.

Does Convertio support batch NRW to SXW conversion?

Absolutely. Upload multiple NRW files at once and the converter processes each one to SXW in parallel.

Is there a cost for converting NRW to SXW?

Convertio offers free conversions for standard use. Premium plans are available for users who need higher volume.

What devices support this NRW to SXW converter?

The converter works on any device with a web browser — desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone, regardless of OS.