Raw files/ photoshop

I can't open raw files in adobe photoshop elements 10. I have nikon d3200 and not sure what I am doing wrong

dj_paige wrote:
As far as I know, the only way for PSE to make use of RAW photos from a Nikon D3200 is to download the FREE Adobe DNG Converter 7.1. This will convert your RAWs to DNG, which is format that PSE can work with, and maintains all the benefits of RAW.
Here is the link for Windows: http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/detail.jsp?ftpID=5389
I leave it up to you to Google the link for Mac.
Paige
Thanks for your reply. The convertor works so I can get round the problem, but it isn't so convenient.
I Still stand by my comment that Adobe should make this clear on the product information, before purchase.

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