Input file
MAP
- Full Name: Geographical Map Format
- Developer: Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet
Output file
NKM
- Full Name: Native Instruments KONTAKT Format
- Developer: Native Instruments
What is MAP file?
A MAP file is a data file that contains geographic information about a particular area or region. It is often used for creating digital maps, including those used in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) software. MAP files are most commonly associated with ESRI ArcGIS and ER Mapper, but can also be used by other mapping programs. MAP files typically end with the .MAP file extension, however some may use the alternate file extensions of .EML, .E00, and .ECW. [ ⏩ ] MAP file extension
What is NKM file?
The NKM file extension stands for Kontakt Multi Instrument. It is a type of audio file that is used by Native Instruments software sampler, Kontakt. The NKM files contain multi-samples and configuration data which allows a musician to control and manipulate sound as desired. Audio recordings in NKM format are made up of individual samples or "instruments" that have been digitally encoded and stored. [ ⏩ ] NKM file extension
How to convert the file from MAP to NKM?
To successfully convert the MAP file to NKM, you should install one of the applications from the list. After installing the software, open the program and select the file you want to convert (file-name.MAP). The next step is to select the target format from the list, in this case NKM (usually converters allow you to convert to several different formats, so check out their features - maybe one of the available formats will suit you more than NKM).
What is a file conversion?
A data conversion is normally an automated process to some extent. The effect of the operation of one program is automatically the input product of another application. If that does not happen we need to help the process a little bit and convert the file on our own, e.g. MAP to NKM. To obtain a matched structure of the data, it is necessary to use an appropriate converter.
Program for converting MAP files to NKM files is a kind of a "binary code translator" compensating for the differences in the code or translating it in such a way so that another application could use it. For us, as users, the visible change will be only another file extension. (After converting the file, it will be the extension NKM, while before this step we had the MAP file). For the programs, the difference is on a much higher level – either the application will be able to open a new NKM file, or not.