File Extension | MAP |
Full Name | Geographical Map Format |
The .map extension may refer to many file types depending on the software that was used to pack the data into the .map file. Generally all the .map files are some type of Geographical Map files used to store the Map data and co-ordinates pertaining to the packaging software used to create the map file.
File Extension | NKM |
Full Name | Native Instruments KONTAKT Format |
NKM is an extension of files characteristic for a professional software sound sampler used by music producers called Kontakt. NKM files are used to store samples containing sounds from multiple instruments. They can be subjected to advanced sampling techniques.
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "MAP") to another (referred to as "NKM"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, MAP file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format MAP to format NKM becomes essential.
So, how can we perform MAP to NKM file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format MAP and transforming it into format NKM. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of MAP to NKM converters.
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of MAP to NKM. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the MAP file:
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.