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 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 format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "NKM") to another (referred to as "MAP"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, NKM 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 NKM to format MAP becomes essential.
So, how can we perform NKM to MAP 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 NKM and transforming it into format MAP. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of NKM to MAP 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 NKM to MAP. 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 NKM 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.