# NX MobileAir

> Photo & Video

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1561345097](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1561345097)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1561345097`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Nikon Corporation
- **Category:** Photo & Video
- **Rating:** 2.50 / 5 (28 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.6.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-09
- **First published:** 2021-11-23
- **Size:** 125 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nx-mobileair/id1561345097)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://nikonimglib.com/nxmoba/policy/index.html](https://nikonimglib.com/nxmoba/policy/index.html)

## Description

Functional restrictions on albums and saved files have been removed with Ver. 1.6, making NX MobileAir available completely free of charge.

Pro photographers can make their workflow more efficient with NX MobileAir.
Pictures can be transferred from the camera to a smartphone at high speed via a cabled connection, or via a wireless connection.
The process is completely computer-free, letting you work where the spirit takes you.
Upload pictures from the camera to an FTP server via a smartphone.
The automated post-shooting workflow lets you focus on taking pictures.

Supported Digital Cameras as of  July 2026
ZR, Z9, Z8, Z7II, Z6III, Z6II, Zf, Z5II, Z5, Zfc, Z50II, Z30, D6, D780
The foregoing may include models not available in some regions.
Be sure to update the camera firmware to the latest version.
Use a computer to download the latest camera firmware from the Nikon Download Center.
http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/

Principal Features
⁃ Download all or only protected pictures from the camera to your smartphone via a cabled or wireless connection.
⁃ Upload pictures via the smartphone to an FTP server of your choosing.
⁃ Choose a destination from multiple FTP servers.
⁃ Choose image processing, IPTC data, and FTP upload settings on an album-by-album basis.
⁃ View, select, or crop, rotate, or otherwise edit pictures, or straighten pictures automatically.
⁃ Lock the screen while the app is in use or download pictures again if import fails.
⁃ Change or reorder IPTC field names and import or export IPTC settings.
⁃ Pictures (photos/videos) taken with the camera can be transferred to Frame.io. (Supported cameras only)

System Requirements
iOS17.7、iOS18.7、iOS26.5
iPadOS17.7、iPadOS18.7、iPadOS26.5
There is no guarantee that this app will run on all devices.
For more information, see:
https://nikonimglib.com/nxmoba/support/

Notes
⁃ The free version of this app restricts the number of pictures that can be downloaded.
⁃ Be sure to connect to a network when launching the app.

Using the App
For more information, use the app “Help” option.

## Rankings

- #277,592 — Overall

## Review summary

User reviews for NX MobileAir are dominated by connectivity and reliability issues, with many reports of Bluetooth pairing failures and cameras not connecting. USB-C/cable compatibility is a frequent pain point, including reliance on discontinued cables and inconsistent iOS support. The app is a paid subscription, and updates have left some users unable to use it. Functionality is limited (RAW transfers not supported; limited file types; no video transfer) and syncing can be slow or unstable unless the app remains open. A few setups work on some Nikon Z-series cameras under specific conditions.

### Pros

- - When it connects, photo transfer can be fast for JPGs.
- - Works with some Nikon Z-series cameras (e.g., Z8, Z9) using USB-C cables.
- - Appears usable in RF-noise heavy environments (e.g., sports tournaments).

### Cons

- - Frequent connectivity failures and unreliability; camera often not found or won't connect (Bluetooth pairing issues).
- - USB-C / cable compatibility problems; only certain cables supported, with some reviewers relying on a discontinued cable; some devices not supported on iOS.
- - Paid subscription and price; updates can render the app unusable; no warnings.
- - Limited file support; cannot transfer RAW files (only JPG) and no video transfer; other file-management features are missing on iOS.
- - Sync speed and workflow drawbacks; syncing slow, requires app to stay open, and connections can drop when minimized.
- - Settings save/load feature not available on iOS; can't sync settings across cameras as described in docs.

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