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Basic information about NKM file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension NKM（*.NKM or *.nkm）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the NKM file yourself.

There are 2 file types using the NKM file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the NKM file with their brief description and a list of programs that support NKM file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the NKM file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the NKM file?
  • How to open a NKM file?
  • What programs do I need to open a NKM file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a NKM file?
  • How to convert NKM files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to NKM file format?


1.Detail information about NKM file extension: Mario Kart DS Track Data File

File type Mario Kart DS Track Data File Category Game Files
Developer Nintendo File format Binary
Description NKM file is a Mario Kart DS Track Data File developed by Nintendo. Game file used by Mario Kart DS, a go-kart racing game featuring the Super Mario characters; located inside an .NARC archive and contains the starting position, spawn points, camera positions, and other track information.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert NKM files

Windows		 MKDS Course Modifier


2.Detail information about NKM file extension: Kontakt Multi Instrument File

File type Kontakt Multi Instrument File Category Audio Files
Developer Native Instruments File format Binary
Description NKM file is a Kontakt Multi Instrument File developed by Native Instruments.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert NKM files

Windows		 Native Instruments Kontakt

macOS
 Native Instruments Kontakt



Can't open a NKM file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.NKM”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the NKM extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support NKM file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of NKM files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a NKM file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a NKM file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a NKM file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the NKM file is damaged.
  • Whether the NKM file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the NKM file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the NKM file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the NKM file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a NKM file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a NKM file.

If the NKM file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.