CS4 Photoshop and .NEF files

My old Photoshop doesn't recognize and/or open this type of file. It's only recognizes Jpeg. Is my version too old?

I don't have CC.  Spend way too much time answering questions.
Some like DNG others dislike not using native raw image.  Personal preferences.  THe plus of DNG is that indeed you can open raw images from new cameras with old software.
You can upgrade to the subscription model or you can still buy the licenced CS6 version.  Both will access the latest ACR.

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