Microsoft Camera Codec Pack is Microsoft's discontinued RAW image codec for Windows 7, 8 and 8.1, adding File Explorer thumbnails and Photo Viewer previews for Canon, Nikon, Sony and a dozen other brands, frozen since April 2014.

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How to Download Microsoft Camera Codec Pack

Pick your file - the one marked Recommended fits your device.
Main link goes to the developer's site - the file downloads straight from there.
Run the installer and follow the steps. Not starting? Try another server or a different browser.

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