File Extension Database

Open NKI File

The NKI extension file is a software-defined instrument format, which is used by KONTAKT, an audio sampling application.

The NKI format file contains samples of an instrument or other sounds that were pre-recorded for use in the sampler.

Said NKI file can be modified with effects and other presets to create personalized sounds by the user, thus expanding the versatility of the format.

KONTAKT is the reference platform for SAMPLING instruments, employed by instrument developers at a global level and is compatible for both Mac and Windows.

Software to open a NKI file

The most frequently registered software to work with a NKI file is KONTAKT, however, nkitool is also usual with this type of file, and is compatible for Linux.

KONTAKT

How Can I Open NKI File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open NKI file is to find a NKI file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a NKI file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open NKI file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as NKI file opener then try to search online for "NKI viewer", "application to open NKI file" or "open NKI file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open NKI file

How Can I Open NKI File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a NKI file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a NKI file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with NKI file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as NKI file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open NKI file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open NKI file then try to search for "NKI viewer", "application to open NKI file" or "read NKI file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read NKI file

How Can I Open NKI File on Android

If you downloaded a NKI file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded NKI file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "NKI".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "NKI viewer", "NKI file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open NKI File on iPhone or iPad

To open NKI File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the NKI file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "NKI". This way you can find apps which can open NKI files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "NKI viewer" or "NKI file" online in your favorite search engine.

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