NKP Converter
Convert NKP files online for free
Drop or upload your .NKP file
How to convert your NKP file
- Click Select File above, and choose your NKP file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert NKP to another file type
The converter easily converts your NKP file to various formats—free and online. No Notepad or extra software needed.
- NKP to INI
- NKP to CFG
- NKP to CONF
- NKP to CONFIG
- NKP to JSON
- NKP to XML
- NKP to YAML
- NKP to YML
- NKP to TOML
- NKP to ENV
- NKP to PROPERTIES
- NKP to RC
Convert a file to NKP
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the NKP file type—in the best quality.
- ZSHRC to NKP
- CONF to NKP
- RCFILE to NKP
- GITCONFIG to NKP
- RC to NKP
- PLIST to NKP
- BASHRC to NKP
- CONFIG to NKP
- PROFILE to NKP
- INI to NKP
- PREFS to NKP
- CFG to NKP
About NKP files
NKP files are proprietary formats associated with Native Instruments Kontakt, a powerful software sampler used within digital audio workstations (DAWs). These files typically contain preset and parameter information for Kontakt instruments, making them integral for music producers working with this software.
However, NKP files can be challenging for those who need to use them outside of Kontakt due to their proprietary nature. Converting NKP files to more accessible formats like WAV, AIFF, or even MIDI can be difficult and often requires additional software.
Native Instruments own Kontakt software is essential for accessing the full capabilities of NKP files. For conversion, you can use DAWs that support Kontakt plugins, such as Ableton Live or Logic Pro, which can render audio outputs to WAV or AIFF formats. Another option is using Audacity, a free audio editor, to capture audio played through Kontakt and save it in different formats.
There are significant considerations when converting NKP files. The conversion process can lead to loss of quality or data, particularly if the destination format does not support certain features of the original file. Furthermore, NKP files are designed to be utilized within a specific ecosystem, making them less flexible for general use.
Due to these challenges, it's often recommended to use user-friendly online platforms like Convert.Guru for converting NKP files. The simplicity of dragging and dropping NKP files into Convert.Guru offers a streamlined experience, allowing you to convert to formats like WAV, AIFF, or MIDI effortlessly. Although NKP files serve a niche purpose, using Convert.Guru provides a convenient solution for those needing broader format compatibility without the hassle.
The NKP 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 NKP converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.