NKI Converter

Extract text from NKI files


Drop or upload your .NKI file

How to extract text from your NKI file

  1. Click the "Select File" button above, and choose your NKI file.
  2. You’ll see a preview, if available.
  3. Click the "Convert file to..." button to extract text information.

Convert NKI to another file type

To convert your NKI file to another format, you need Native Instruments Kontakt or other Audio software.

  • NKI to WAV
  • NKI to SF2
  • NKI to SFZ
  • NKI to EXS
  • NKI to KMP
  • NKI to VST
  • NKI to MP3
  • NKI to AAC
  • NKI to FLAC
  • NKI to OGG
  • NKI to WMA
  • NKI to M4A

Convert a file to NKI

To convert other file formats to the "Sampler Patch File" file type, you need software like Native Instruments Kontakt or a similar tool.

  • MIDI to NKI
  • AAC to NKI
  • TTA to NKI
  • AU to NKI
  • WV to NKI
  • DTS to NKI
  • MID to NKI
  • FLAC to NKI
  • RA to NKI
  • MP3 to NKI
  • PCM to NKI
  • WAV to NKI

About NKI files

NKI files are a specialized format used by Native Instruments Kontakt, a prominent software sampler. These files encapsulate instrument data, making them essential for musicians and producers working with virtual instruments. However, converting NKI files can be challenging due to their proprietary nature and the detailed metadata they contain.

Common conversion targets for NKI files include NKM (another Native Instruments format), WAV, and AIFF formats. Software like Kontakt Player by Native Instruments or Cantabile can be used for conversion, although they may require additional plugins or scripts.

Converting NKI files is not straightforward. The process can be hampered by the file's complexity and proprietary constraints. Furthermore, metadata loss during conversion can affect the sound quality and characteristics of the instrument.

While NKI files are powerful, they are not universally compatible, which can hinder workflow efficiency. These drawbacks make conversion a practical choice, especially when seeking broader compatibility or simpler file formats.

For an easy and reliable conversion process, consider using Convert.Guru. While it's always best to use professional software for critical tasks, Convert.Guru offers a user-friendly, drag-and-drop interface to convert NKI files into more accessible formats like WAV or AIFF effortlessly. Although we advise caution about metadata loss, Convert.Guru provides a straightforward solution to tackle the limitations of NKI files.

For more details on the NKI file format, you can visit the Wikipedia page on Kontakt.

Convert.Guru analyzes your NKI file, detects the exact format, and lets you read the text inside.

Users also converted NKM, NCW, NKC, NKX, NKR, NICNT, RAR, ZIP, SF2, NKA, WAV, KMP and EXS files.



The NKI Converter Story

The history of Convert.Guru began over 25 years ago in California with Tom Simondi’s file-format database. A former contributor to Space Shuttle development and a software pioneer of the 1980s, Simondi established a trusted resource for file type analysis that was even referenced by Microsoft Windows XP. Today, we use modern technology to process and convert thousands of file formats while continually improving our NKI converter.