For macOS Monterey, Ventura, and Sonoma implementations that have been updated to the current version, the Z8 is now one of the cameras whose raw files are supported. However, only Lossless compressed raw files are supported; High efficiency raw files for both Z8 and Z9 are not supported.
Curiously, Apple seems mighty slow on getting these updates into their system. The Nikon Zf raw files are still not supported, for example. The fact that the Z8 was finally recognized in this latest round suggests that Apple can be a year or more behind on camera support.
“Support” means that thumbnails show up correctly, and that Apple Photos—and any other converter using Apple’s routines, including products such as Raw Power—can now edit Lossless compressed raws from a Z8 (and Z9).
