How to download and organize your Nikon Image Space photos before April 15, 2027
Nikon Image Space closed on October 15, 2026. The only thing left is a single bulk browser download of your stored images, available until April 15, 2027 at 13:00 JST (04:00 UTC, midnight in UTC-4). After that, Nikon deletes all remaining images and account data. Nikon does not move Image Space libraries to Nikon Imaging Cloud, and the bulk download does not let you pick albums or keep your folder structure. This guide covers the whole move: get the official download, keep a safe copy, rebuild albums and date folders with NikonExport (an in-browser tool by Cedano Labs LLC; free for 25 files, $19 one-time for unlimited), and put the clean library where you want it.
Deadline and official sources
- Image Space storage and sharing service ended: October 15, 2026, 9:00 JST.
- Bulk download window: October 15, 2026, 12:00 JST to April 15, 2027, 13:00 JST.
- April 15, 2027, 13:00 JST is 2027-04-15T04:00:00Z, which is midnight at the start of April 15 in UTC-4 (US Eastern daylight time).
- After that time, all images and registration data stored in Nikon Image Space are deleted, and the Nikon Image Space support desk also closes.
- Your Nikon ID is not deleted. It keeps working for other Nikon services such as Nikon Imaging Cloud.
Step by step
Download the official bulk export from Nikon
On a computer, sign in to Nikon Image Space in a web browser. The bulk download does not work from the smartphone app. Start creating the download files. Nikon shows a screen saying the files are being created. That screen does not refresh on its own, so reload the page; creating the files can take a while. When the files are ready, Nikon lists them. Save every download file (all ZIP parts) to your computer. You cannot choose individual albums or photos, and the bulk download is the only feature left during the download window.
Check the download before you do anything else in Nikon Image Space
Nikon asks you to confirm that all of your images were saved to your computer. Only after that does Nikon's page offer the option to withdraw (close) your Image Space membership. Withdrawing deletes the image data, and deleted images cannot be recovered. Do not withdraw until you have checked the download.
Keep an untouched backup of the ZIP files
Keep every ZIP part exactly as Nikon sent it, in one folder. Keep a second copy on another drive if you can. Work from a copy so the originals stay untouched.
Open NikonExport and add the whole download
Go to https://nikonexport.fyi/#app on a computer. Choose ZIP files and add every part of the bulk download together, or choose the folder you unpacked it into. NikonExport reads the ZIP central directory directly (Zip64 and multi-part dumps included), parses EXIF and video headers, and shows counts of photos, videos, albums rebuilt, dates recovered and duplicates skipped. Nothing is uploaded. You do not need your Nikon password. Press "Try a sample export" first if you want to see how it works on a generated dump.
Pick a folder layout and export
Choose Albums (Albums/<album>/YYYY-MM-DD_file.jpg) or By date (YYYY/YYYY-MM/file.jpg). Folders follow the EXIF DateTimeOriginal capture date when the file has one, not the day you downloaded. Exact duplicates (same file hash) are kept once. Then choose Download ZIP or Save to a folder. The export includes a manifest CSV, and the app shows where each date came from and each file's original path. Free: the full scan plus export of the first 25 files. Pro ($19 one-time) exports every photo and video, with no file-size limit.
Move the clean library to its new home
Import the exported folder tree into Google Photos, Adobe Lightroom or Apple Photos, or keep it on a local or external drive you control. Because files are grouped by capture date when EXIF exists, galleries sort them on the right day.
Verify before the deadline
Compare the photo and video counts NikonExport reports with what you expected. Open samples from several years and albums. Check the date-source report for files that had no EXIF date. Make sure videos and RAW (NEF) files you care about are in the export. Keep the original Nikon ZIP files even after the export looks right.
Open NikonExport
In-browser tool that reads a Nikon Image Space bulk download (one or many ZIP parts), recovers EXIF capture dates, rebuilds albums and YYYY/YYYY-MM folders, removes exact duplicates, and exports a clean ZIP or folder for Google Photos, Lightroom, Apple Photos, or local disk. Free for 25 files; $19 one-time for unlimited.
Open the appDestination tips
| Google Photos | Upload the exported folders. Capture dates recovered from EXIF let the timeline place photos on the day they were taken. |
|---|---|
| Adobe Lightroom | Import the exported folder tree as it is. Albums or YYYY/YYYY-MM folders become an organized starting point instead of one flat heap. |
| Apple Photos | Import the exported folders on a Mac. Dated files sort into the right day. |
| Local or external drive | Keep both the untouched Nikon ZIP parts and the clean export. This needs no cloud subscription and keeps full-resolution originals. |
| Nikon Imaging Cloud | It is not a migration path. Nikon does not move Image Space libraries into it. Its added image storage is 5 GB for JPG, RAW, HEIF and TIFF files, and it does not accept video. |
Pricing
In-browser tool that reads a Nikon Image Space bulk download (one or many ZIP parts), recovers EXIF capture dates, rebuilds albums and YYYY/YYYY-MM folders, removes exact duplicates, and exports a clean ZIP or folder for Google Photos, Lightroom, Apple Photos, or local disk. Free for 25 files; $19 one-time for unlimited. One-time price: $19 USD, paid through Stripe. No subscription. See pricing.
Privacy
NikonExport runs in your browser. The ZIP files, folders, and photos you open are read and exported on your device and are never uploaded to our servers. Read the privacy page.
Limitations
- NikonExport does not download anything from Nikon for you. You must get the official bulk download yourself before the deadline.
- Albums are rebuilt from the folders in the dump. Date folders depend on EXIF data; files without EXIF dates are listed in the date-source report.
- Duplicate removal covers exact duplicates (same file hash) only.
- The free plan exports the first 25 files; the full library needs the $19 one-time Pro license.
Frequently asked questions
Nikon Image Space is shutting down. How do I save my photos?
Sign in to Nikon Image Space in a computer browser, create the bulk download files, and save every ZIP part before April 15, 2027 at 13:00 JST. Keep the ZIPs, then open them in NikonExport to rebuild albums and EXIF date folders and export a clean library for Google Photos, Lightroom, Apple Photos or a drive.
When exactly does Nikon delete Image Space photos?
April 15, 2027 at 13:00 Japan time (04:00 UTC, midnight in US Eastern daylight time). After that, Nikon says all images and registration data in Nikon Image Space are deleted.
Is Nikon Image Space already closed?
Yes. The storage and sharing service ended on October 15, 2026. Only the bulk download remains, until April 15, 2027.
Can I download Nikon Image Space photos from my phone?
No. Nikon says the bulk download cannot be done from the smartphone app. Sign in through a browser, ideally on a computer with enough free disk space.
Can I download only certain albums from Nikon Image Space?
No. Nikon does not let you select album information or individual images. You get one bulk download. NikonExport rebuilds albums from the dump's folders afterward.
Why are my Nikon Image Space photos a mess after downloading?
The official download is a bulk package with no album picker and no folder tree. Duplicates, mixed timestamps and download file names end up in one heap. NikonExport sorts it back into albums and capture-date folders and skips exact duplicates.
Will Nikon move my photos to Nikon Imaging Cloud automatically?
No. Images stored in Nikon Image Space are not migrated automatically. Imaging Cloud's added storage is 5 GB (JPG, RAW, HEIF, TIFF) and does not accept video.
How do I move Nikon Image Space photos to Google Photos?
Download the bulk ZIPs from Nikon, process them in NikonExport, export with the Albums or By date layout, then upload the exported folders to Google Photos.
How do I import Nikon Image Space photos into Lightroom or Apple Photos?
Export a clean folder tree with NikonExport, then import that tree into Lightroom or Apple Photos. Files are grouped by EXIF capture date when it exists.
How do I recover the original dates of my Nikon photos?
NikonExport reads EXIF DateTimeOriginal and uses it for folders and names when it exists, instead of the download date. A report shows where each date came from.
How do I remove duplicate photos from a Nikon Image Space download?
NikonExport compares file hashes and keeps exact copies only once in the export. It removes exact duplicates only; visually similar photos are not removed.
Does NikonExport upload my photos?
No. ZIP reading, EXIF parsing and the export all run in your browser tab. Your photos are never uploaded to Cedano Labs servers.
Does NikonExport need my Nikon password?
No. You download the official files from Nikon yourself and open them in NikonExport. It never signs in to your Nikon account.
Does NikonExport handle videos and very large downloads?
Yes. Video is included in the export. A huge dump is the typical case: work on a computer, keep all of Nikon's ZIP parts together, and use Pro for the full library. The $19 license is not limited by file size.
How much does NikonExport cost?
The full scan and export of the first 25 files are free. NikonExport Pro is $19 USD one-time (no subscription) for unlimited exports. Checkout is through Stripe, and Pro can be restored with your checkout email.
Should I close my Nikon Image Space account after downloading?
Only after you have confirmed that every image was saved. Nikon warns that withdrawing deletes the image data and deleted images cannot be recovered. Your Nikon ID itself is not deleted.
Is NikonExport made by Nikon?
No. NikonExport is an independent tool by Cedano Labs LLC. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Nikon Corporation or Nikon Inc.