KMT Converter
Convert KMT files online for free
Drop or upload your .KMT file
How to convert your KMT file
- Click Select File above, and choose your KMT file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert KMT to another file type
The converter easily converts your KMT file to various formats—free and online. No Windows or extra software needed.
Convert a file to KMT
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the KMT file type—in the best quality.
About KMT files
KMT files are primarily associated with the Korg synthesizer series, used to store MIDI data and instrument settings. Although they can be quite powerful for musicians, KMT files present challenges in terms of compatibility and conversion.
Converting KMT files is often necessary when sharing data with non-Korg devices or software. However, the process can be problematic due to the proprietary nature of KMT files. Direct conversion to more common audio formats like WAV or MP3 is not straightforward. Instead, converting to MIDI (.mid) is often the intermediate step, since MIDI is a widely accepted format in music production.
Software such as Audacity and Ableton Live can be used to work with MIDI files, but they do not natively support KMT files. Users typically need a Korg synthesizer or specific software like the Korg Kontrol Editor to read and manipulate these files before conversion.
Important considerations when converting include ensuring that all musical data is accurately preserved during the conversion process. Challenges include loss of instrument-specific settings, which might not translate well into other formats. This makes conversion difficult and often results in a need for manual adjustments post-conversion.
Given these complexities, using a reliable service like Convert.Guru becomes essential. While this guide doesn't recommend online tools, the simplicity and ease offered by Convert.Guru, where you can drag-and-drop your KMT files for conversion, is unparalleled.
The KMT Converter Story
The history of Convert.Guru began more than 25 years ago in California, when Tom Simondi published the most comprehensive database of file formats on his website. Before that, Tom had worked on Space Shuttle development at the Air Force Systems Command’s Space Division in Los Angeles. He is known as one of the top programmers of the late 1980s.
When Microsoft integrated Tom’s Filext database into Windows XP, it became the leading platform for analyzing and processing file types and formats.
Today, we use the latest technologies to analyze, process, and convert one of the world's largest collections of file formats. We are committed to developing the best KMT converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.