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Basic information about NKP file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension NKP（*.NKP or *.nkp）, 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 NKP file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the NKP file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the NKP file with their brief description and a list of programs that support NKP file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the NKP file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the NKP file?
  • How to open a NKP file?
  • What programs do I need to open a NKP file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a NKP file?
  • How to convert NKP files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to NKP file format?


1.Detail information about NKP file extension: Kontakt Presets File

File type Kontakt Presets File Category Settings Files
Developer Native Instruments File format Binary
Description NKP file is a Kontakt Presets File developed by Native Instruments. Audio settings file created by Kontakt, a professional audio sampling program; stores preset values for an instrument and may include settings such as resonance, reverb, and noise; enables users to save and recall specific settings.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert NKP files

Windows		 Native Instruments Kontakt

macOS		 Native Instruments Kontakt



Can't open a NKP 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.NKP”。

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 NKP extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support NKP 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 NKP 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 NKP file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a NKP 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 NKP file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the NKP 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.